Janice Dickinson American model, photographer, actress and author Date of Birth: 15.02.1955 Country: USA

1. Biography of Janice Dickinson
2. Difficult Childhood and Early Successes
3. Becoming the First Supermodel
4. Television Career and Personal Life

Biography of Janice Dickinson

Janice Dorin Dickinson, an American model, photographer, actress, and author, was born on February 15, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for being one of the first supermodels in the early 1980s. Janice later showcased her talents on television screens, appearing as a judge on four seasons of the popular reality show "America's Next Top Model." In addition, she opened her own modeling agency called "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency."

Difficult Childhood and Early Successes

Janice grew up in Florida in a troubled family. Her father had bouts of aggression and violence, while her mother struggled with drug addiction. These circumstances influenced Janice's desire to live independently, which she did by moving to New York at a young age to pursue a modeling career. Her success in the modeling industry was remarkable, as within a year of starting, she was walking the runways in Paris, where her exotic appearance and unique style made an impact. Janice became popular and sought-after in Europe and returned to her hometown of New York in 1978, where she worked with celebrities such as John Belushi, Andy Warhol, and Truman Capote.

Becoming the First Supermodel

By 1980, Janice Dickinson had become a highly renowned supermodel. She graced the covers of leading fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and Playboy and walked the runway for renowned designers like Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, and Calvin Klein. As time went on, Janice began to explore ways to stay relevant in the modeling industry, which is known for its fleeting nature. In 2002, she released her autobiography titled "No Lifeguard on Duty: The Accidental Life of the World's First Supermodel," which detailed her experiences in the industry. This autobiography gained significant popularity and became a guidebook for aspiring young models of the new generation. Janice went on to publish two more autobiographical books, "No Lifeguard on Duty" and "Everything About Me is Fake... And I'm Perfect," in which she discussed her struggles with bulimia, alcoholism, anorexia, and experiences with plastic surgery. These books were released in 2004 and solidified Janice's success as an author.

Television Career and Personal Life

Janice Dickinson is also known for being the first person to proclaim herself a supermodel in 1979, a term that was not widely used at the time. Her manager was amazed by her ability to handle demanding work within tight deadlines but warned her, "You're not Superman." To which Janice replied, "I'm not Superman. I'm a supermodel!" She appeared on the cover of Vogue (both the American and international editions) 37 times.

Her role as a judge on "America's Next Top Model" led Janice to open her own modeling agency. In 2005, she participated in the main cast of the fifth season of "The Surreal Life." She also appeared in the reality show "Abbey & Janice: Beauty & The Best" alongside English model Abigail Clancy in 2007, which followed Abigail's attempts to break into the American modeling industry.

In November 2007, Janice was one of the celebrities who took part in the British reality show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me out of Here!," where she reached the final and finished in second place. She also appeared on two American versions of the show in 2009.

Janice has been married three times. Her first husband was Ron Levy, and her second husband was Simon Fields, with whom she had a son named Nathan. Her third marriage, to Albert Gerston, lasted only a year. Janice also has another child, a daughter named Savannah. Interestingly, Janice believed Sylvester Stallone was the father of her child due to their romantic involvement, but a paternity test revealed that Michael Birnbaum was the father. Despite these revelations, Janice's openness about her relationships and sexual experiences, not only with men but also with women, as detailed in her books, did not lead to widespread rumors or gossip. She has been romantically linked to Warren Beatty, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson, Liam Neeson, Mick Jagger, and even Bruce Willis. In an interview on "The Howard Stern Show," Janice boldly admitted that her number of intimate partners had long surpassed 1,000.