Turlington Christy

Christy Turlington Burns

Birth: January 2, 1969 — Walnut Creek, California, United States

Occupation: American model, philanthropist, and maternal health advocate. Co-founder of Every Mother Counts (EMC).

Public profile and career

• Discovered at age 14 in San Francisco, she rose to international fame in the late 1980s and 1990s as a leading fashion model.
• Known for landmark campaigns with Calvin Klein, Maybelline, and other major brands, and for fronting numerous cosmetics and fashion campaigns.
• Beyond modeling, she advocates for maternal health, founding Every Mother Counts in 2010 to improve access to quality maternal care worldwide.
• She has participated in documentary work and public speaking on health, family, and poverty alleviation.

News and recent activities

As of the mid-2020s, Turlington Burns continues to lead EMC, promoting maternal health through fundraising, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with global health organizations. She appears at events and in media to highlight maternal health disparities and the importance of skilled birth attendance, nutrition, and emergency obstetric care.

Recent projects

• Every Mother Counts initiatives, including global campaigns to raise awareness and funds for maternal health services.
• Media appearances and collaborations focusing on women's health and sustainable fashion.

Social media and public presence

Publicly active on major platforms to share EMC work, health education, and fashion-related content. Profiles are commonly verified and used to engage audiences around maternal health advocacy and charitable campaigns. For up-to-date handles, a direct search on platform sites is recommended.

Contact and resources

For authoritative information about her work, visit Every Mother Counts at everymothercounts.org or follow EMC's official social channels. News coverage from fashion and health outlets can be found via reputable media databases.