Supermodel. She began modeling as a teen in the early 1980s. Her profile rose when she was photographed by Peter Lindbergh in 1988 and again in 1990 for a famous British Vogue cover shoot. The five models on that Vogue cover went on to star in the video for the George Michael's song "Freedom! '90." The video was influential and helped launch the era of the supermodel. The tall and curvy Patitz became a symbol of statuesque beauty at a time when waifish models were popular. She modeled widely for fashion houses including Chanel, Versace, and Valentino, as well as on magazine covers and in commercials for Revlon, Levi, Pantene, and other brands. After studying acting while she worked as a model, Patitz appeared in movies including "Rising Sun" and "Restraining Order."
Supermodel. She began modeling as a teen in the early 1980s. Her profile rose when she was photographed by Peter Lindbergh in 1988 and again in 1990 for a famous British Vogue cover shoot. The five models on that Vogue cover went on to star in the video for the George Michael's song "Freedom! '90." The video was influential and helped launch the era of the supermodel. The tall and curvy Patitz became a symbol of statuesque beauty at a time when waifish models were popular. She modeled widely for fashion houses including Chanel, Versace, and Valentino, as well as on magazine covers and in commercials for Revlon, Levi, Pantene, and other brands. After studying acting while she worked as a model, Patitz appeared in movies including "Rising Sun" and "Restraining Order."
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