For decades, Cindy Crawford has been regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world, helping define the supermodel era of the late 1980s and 1990s alongside stars like Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista.
The model, whose iconic beauty spot became one of the most recognisable features in fashion, has graced hundreds of magazine covers and fronted campaigns for some of the world's biggest brands.
Cindy Crawford makes Playboy's cover. AxlGTj, Shutterstock
Even at 60, Crawford continues to represent a beauty standard that many aspire to.
Despite that, she admits she has felt the temptation to undergo cosmetic surgery.
Speaking on the Gloss Angeles podcast, Crawford revealed that she has made a pact with a close friend to avoid getting a facelift.
"I have kind of a pact with a friend of mine who's a makeup artist," she explained. "We're like 'We're not doing it, right?'"
Cindy Crawford in 1997. Featureflash Photo Agency, Shutterstock
While she has experimented with non-surgical treatments over the years, Crawford said she has no intention of going under the knife.
"I've done lasers and PRP and that kind of stuff," she said.
Part of that confidence comes from the support of her husband, businessman Rande Gerber, who she says has always encouraged her to embrace her natural appearance.
"I feel lucky that my husband is very, very against it. Because he's like, 'You look beautiful. Why?!'" she said.
According to Crawford, Gerber isn't even a fan of heavy makeup.
"He doesn't even like makeup. He prefers me to wear no makeup. I'll be like, 'But she looks so good,' and then I'm like, 'Okay wait, remind myself.'"
Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford, 2018. Tinseltown, Shutterstock
Crawford has previously spoken about ageing in the public eye and the pressure women face to maintain a youthful appearance. As one of the most iconic faces in fashion history, her comments are likely to resonate with many who grew up seeing her as the ultimate symbol of beauty and glamour.
Rather than chasing perfection, Crawford appears focused on ageing on her own terms — proving that even someone who has spent decades setting beauty standards can still struggle with the same pressures as everyone else.
