The Resume

(July 26, 1922-July 7, 2006)
Born in Texarkana, Texas
Died in New York City, New York
Model for Balmain, Christian Dior and Elsa Schiaparelli

Why she might be annoying:

She was one of 8 children.
She left her much older dentist husband to model (the 1950s).
She became a platinum blonde at the request of Dior, who thought the look brought 'contrast.'

Why she might not be annoying:

She was the first successful black model in Paris.
She stated the French didn't care what color she was, just that she was beautiful.
She earned a Master's Degree in Education.
She tore down barriers for Iman, Naomi Campbell and Tyra.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 08]
• Black and Beautiful
• Christian Dior Models
• I am a Texan
• I Attended University of Southern California
• I Died in 2006 (Ranked: 83)
• Look at My Bling Bling
• Look at My Magazine Cover
• Profiles 25001-25250 (Ranked: 25020)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 64.52% Annoying