Which supermodel was nicknamed “The Body” during her 1980s and 1990s career?

Elle Macpherson was nicknamed “The Body” during her 1980s and 1990s modeling career.

The nickname became strongly associated with Macpherson because of her athletic physique and frequent swimsuit and lingerie work. It was reinforced by her repeated appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, where she became one of the publication’s most recognizable cover models.

Macpherson was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1964 and began modeling while studying law. Her international career expanded rapidly during the 1980s, and she worked with major fashion and beauty brands as well as magazines.

The nickname is sometimes confused with the titles of later model-branded businesses. Macpherson used “The Body” commercially, including for a lingerie and lifestyle brand, but the phrase originally referred to her public modeling image rather than an official award.