Christy Turlington Net Worth

Christy Turlington is an American supermodel, actress, and humanitarian who has an estimated net worth of $40 million. This is a combined net worth with her husband, actor Edward Burns.

Turlington rose to global fame during the 1990s supermodel era and has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers throughout her career. She is widely considered one of the most influential models in fashion history.

In addition to modeling, she has also appeared in music videos, including Notorious by Duran Duran and Freedom! ’90 by George Michael. The “Freedom! ’90” video famously featured other top supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, and Tatjana Patitz.

Early Life

Christy Turlington was born on January 2, 1969, in Walnut Creek.

She is the middle child of three daughters born to Dwain Turlington, a pilot for Pan American World Airways, and María Elizabeth Turlington, a flight attendant originally from El Salvador.

Turlington was discovered by photographer Dennie Cody while riding horses in Miami, where her father was working at the time.

She began modeling after school and during summer holidays while attending Monte Vista High School.

After turning 18, Turlington moved to New York City to pursue modeling full-time. However, she later returned to complete her high school education.

In 1999, she graduated from New York University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Religion and Eastern Philosophy from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She later continued her studies at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

Modeling Career

Christy Turlington built a highly successful modeling career during the 1990s and became one of the most recognized faces in fashion.

She worked with major global brands including:

• Calvin Klein
• Chanel
• Prada
• Marc Jacobs
• Donna Karan
• Louis Vuitton
• Maybelline

She has also appeared in numerous fashion magazines including Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar.

Turlington also appeared in the fashion documentary Unzipped and the film Prêt-à-Porter, which was directed by Robert Altman.

At one point, she also invested in the restaurant chain Fashion Café, together with fellow supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and Elle Macpherson.

Even decades after her peak modeling years, Turlington has remained influential in the fashion industry.

In 2008, she appeared on one of the covers of V Magazine.

In 2019, she closed the runway show for Marc Jacobs during the brand’s Autumn/Winter collection.

Later that same year, she was featured on the cover of British Vogue, which was guest-edited by Meghan Markle.

Other Ventures and Activism

Beyond modeling, Turlington is well known for her humanitarian and advocacy work.

In 2005, she began working with CARE and later became an Advocate for Maternal Health.

She is also an ambassador for Product Red, which supports the fight against HIV/AIDS.

After experiencing complications during the birth of her first child in 2003, Turlington became passionate about improving maternal health around the world.

In 2010, she directed the documentary No Woman, No Cry, which explores maternal health issues in several countries. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

She also founded the non-profit organization Every Mother Counts, which works to make pregnancy and childbirth safer for women worldwide. The organization operates programs in the United States, Indonesia, Uganda, Haiti, and Malawi.

Personal Life

Christy Turlington married actor and filmmaker Edward Burns in 2003.

The couple first met at a party in The Hamptons in 2000 and got engaged later that year. After briefly separating in 2002, they reunited and married in San Francisco.

Their wedding was attended by Bono, the lead singer of U2.

Turlington and Burns have two children, Grace and Finn, and have largely kept their family life private.