Fashion Icon Lauren Hutton Celebrates 82nd Birthday, Remains Trailblazer

On November 17, 2025, legendary supermodel Lauren Hutton celebrates her 82nd birthday. Despite her age, Hutton remains a fixture on the red carpet, recently attending the Milan Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 shows in September 2025 alongside celebrities like Cate Blanchett and Glenn Close.

Hutton, one of the original supermodels, has built a remarkable career that has spanned decades. Born Mary Laurence Hutton in Charleston, South Carolina, she grew up between the South and Florida before making her way to New York in the 1960s. Modeling agencies initially told her that her signature gap-toothed smile would hold her back, but Hutton refused to change it, embracing the feature that made her different and turning it into one of the most famous smiles in fashion.

In 1973, Hutton landed what was then the biggest modeling contract in history with Revlon, a groundbreaking moment that helped redefine the business and elevate models to celebrity status. Over the years, she appeared on dozens of Vogue covers, becoming one of the defining faces of 1970s fashion. Hutton also transitioned into acting, making her film debut in the late 1960s and going on to star opposite Richard Gere in the 1980 film American Gigolo.

Even now, at 82 years old, Hutton remains a fixture at major fashion events, often stealing the spotlight from women half her age. Her appearance at Milan Fashion Week was a testament to her enduring legacy as a trailblazer who challenged beauty standards and proved that individuality is the most stylish asset of all.