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Beverly Johnson: Life In Pictures

Beverly Johnson: Life In Pictures
By · April 7, 2009October 29, 2020
01
Leading Lady

New York native Beverly Johnson has paved the way for many models including Tyra Banks and Chanel Iman. She graces ESSENCE with her daughter.

02
Can’t Stop Her

Johnson was the first Black model to grace the covers of mainstream magazines during the seventies.

03
Body of Art

Johnson works it for the camera.

04
History Maker

Beverly was the first Black model to appear on the cover of Vogue in 1974.

05
Winner’s Circle

Contestants will also have the change to be featured in a magazine spread.

06
Vintage Beauty

The beautiful Beverly Johnson graces the 1976 February cover of Cosmopolitan.

07
Strike a Pose

The gifted model gives photographers her best shot.

08
Cover Girl

In January of 1981, Johnson made headlines again when she appeared on the cover of Vogue for a second time.

09
Living Legend

Johnson was amongst the 25 influential African-American women to be honored during Oprah Winfrey’s 2006 Legends Ball.

10
She’s Got The Look

At the tender age of 17, Johnson nabbed a modeling gig on the spot after walking in Glamour magazine offices.

11
A Page from Bev’s Book

Johnson shares her experience as a Black woman for “Family Affair,” a compilation of short essays from today’s leading Black actors, politicians and power players.

12
Hair-Raising Talent

The supermodel/author has a popular brand of hair products, including wigs, extensions and accessories under the Beverly Johnson Hair Collection.

13
Picture Perfect

The 5-foot, 9-inch-tall beauty has been the face of more than 500 magazine covers.

14
Seasoned Beauties

Johnson is a celebrity judge on TV Land’s “She’s Got the Look.” Women who are 35 and older compete for a chance to receive a modeling contract.

Read our exclusive interview with Beverly Johnson »

15
Taking The Plunge

The supermodel was also a gifted swimmer.

16
Historical Precedent

“I was shocked when I learned I was the first Black woman to be on the cover of Vogue,” says Johnson. “I was thinking, Why in the world am I the first in 1974?”

17
Model Behavior

Johnson poses with supermodel Iman for an advertisement.

18
Fashion Forward

Beverly Johnson and her daughter are a vision of beauty.

19
Independent Woman

Johnson continues to make her mark as a leader in the fashion and beauty with her phenomenal wig collection.

20
Newsworthy

Johnson shares facetime at CNN’s after a segment to commemorate the 35th anniversary of her Vogue cover.

21
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Read our exclusive interview with Beverly Johnson »

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