Janice Dickinson
Janice Dickinson is an American fashion model, television personality, author, and talent agent, often described as one of the first supermodels.
Wilhelmina Cooper: Wilhelmina Cooper was a Dutch-American model and modeling agent who founded Wilhelmina Models. Cooper was a leading agency figure in the fashion world Dickinson entered as a model.
America's Next Top Model: America's Next Top Model is an American reality competition series in which aspiring models compete for industry opportunities. Dickinson served as a judge on several early cycles of the series.
Supermodel: A supermodel is a highly paid, internationally prominent fashion model with broad public recognition. Dickinson's career is frequently cited in debates over who first qualified for the title.
Gia Carangi: Gia Carangi was an American fashion model whose career peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Carangi's earlier prominence complicates claims that Dickinson alone was the first supermodel.
Peter Beard: Peter Beard was an American photographer, diarist, and conservationist known for images of Africa and fashion photography. Beard photographed Dickinson during the fashion career that helped establish her public profile.
The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency: The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency is a reality television series following Dickinson's modeling agency in Los Angeles. The show centered on Dickinson's work as an agent and agency owner.
Fashion modeling: Fashion modeling is the work of presenting clothing, accessories, and beauty products for visual media or live audiences. Dickinson's prominence reflects the growing celebrity status of fashion models.
Twiggy: Twiggy is an English model, singer, and actress who became a major fashion icon in the 1960s. Twiggy's earlier celebrity illustrates that famous models predated the supermodel era Dickinson represents.
Tyra Banks: Tyra Banks is an American model, television host, producer, and businesswoman. Banks later worked with Dickinson as a judge on America's Next Top Model.
No Lifeguard on Duty: No Lifeguard on Duty is Janice Dickinson's 2002 memoir about her life and modeling career. The memoir recounts her experiences in fashion and the personal history behind her public image.