Where Are They Now? Elle Macpherson

The supermodel has reached mogul status.

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With the 60th anniversary of the SI Swimsuit Issue taking place this year, our minds are on the models who have made it all possible year after year. Among those who undeniably fit in that category is Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson.

The 60-year-old has been a part of the brand family for decades—and has graced the cover a total of five times since her debut. The cover of the annual issue featured Macpherson in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1994 and 2006.

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Her series of appearances on the front of the magazine was a testament to her skill as a model, which likewise brought her to the runways of luxury designer brands like Valentino, Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren, and to the sets of brand campaigns for similarly impressive labels.

She’s been in the industry for a long time, and in addition to modeling, Macpherson has a lot going for her. Here’s what she’s been up to these days.

Elle Macpherson and SI Swimsuit

Over the years, Macpherson posed for the annual issue 10 different times, including for seven consecutive years between her debut in 1985 and 1991.

Of those 10 features, the model landed on the cover of the magazine in five of them. Her most recent photo shoot with the brand took place in 2006 in the Bahamas.

Elle Macpherson movies and TV shows

Perhaps most notably, Macpherson made a recurring appearance in Season 6 of the hit television series Friends. In the show, she played Joey Tribbiani’s roommate and girlfriend. Her other acting gigs include roles in the likes of Alice, The Edge and The Mirror Has Two Faces.

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Elle Macpherson husband

Currently, Macpherson is unmarried.

The Australian model was married to French fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon from 1986 to 1989. Between 1996 and 2005, she was in a relationship with Arpad Busson, with whom she shares her two children, Arpad and Aurelius Busson. 

Most recently, she was married to American businessman Jeffrey Soffer between 2013 and 2017. Since their split, the model has not remarried. Currently, she is reportedly dating musician Doyle Bramhall.

Elle Macpherson hot chocolate

Some of you might be wondering what exactly the connection is between the supermodel and the sweet drink—and we have the answer.

Macpherson is the founder of the wellness company WelleCo, a brand dedicated to helping others live “the life they’ve longed for,” according to the website. The line of products includes a variety of capsules and powders that support everything from mind to skin health. And, of course, that includes her version of hot chocolate. 

But it’s not just any hot chocolate. “The Evening Elixir” is a chocolate-flavored powder meant to be enjoyed hot. It promises to support “beauty while you sleep,” by “boost[ing] your skin’s collagen.” If you’re looking for better skin, this satisfying evening drink might just be the way to go.

Elle Macpherson Instagram

The fashion model’s Instagram account is exactly what you might expect it to be: a collection of content from her continued work in the modeling industry and shots of her impressive magazine cover features. Plus, she uses her platform to promote wellness content and her health-centered brand.

Elle Macpherson 1990s

In addition to bringing one of her five SI Swimsuit covers, the 1990s brought Macpherson her start in the film industry. It was in the ‘90s that she landed supporting roles in Sirens and The Mirror Has Two Faces, a prominent role in Batman and Robin, and a lead role in The Edge. Plus, in 1999, she appeared in a recurring role on the hit sitcom Friends. 

The 1990s likewise brought a change in her business endeavors. In 1994, the model left Ford Models and started her own company, Elle Macpherson Inc. Her namesake brand became the means by which she funded and executed her later endeavors—modeling, acting and beyond.

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Elle Macpherson 2000s

The 2000s brought well-deserved recognition for the model and her impressive business endeavors. In 2005, Glamour named her Entrepreneur of the Year. During the decade, she also landed more acting roles, including a part in the Italian movie South Kensington.

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