She is also a talented actress and singer. Though her modeling days have ended, she continues to record albums and act in British TV shows and movies.
She originally was nicknamed "Sticks" because of her reed-thin figure, but then switched it to "Twigs" and, finally, Twiggy.
She was named "The Face of 1966" by the Daily Express.
Twiggy is an avid supporter of animal rights organizations and breast cancer research groups.
She was nominated for a Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) in 1983 for her role in "My One and Only." She co-hosted This Morning through part of 2001.