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Beverly Ann Johnson (born October 13, 1952) is an American model, actress, singer, and businesswoman. Johnson rose to fame when she became the first black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in August 1974, after Donyale Luna was the first black model to appear on the cover of British Vogue in 1966.
Jan 11, 2024 · By ABC News. January 11, 2024, 9:34 AM. 4:44. Beverly Johnson speaks with ABC News Live. ABC News. Beverly Johnson made her splash onto the fashion scene when she became the first-ever Black model to be on the cover of Vogue in 1974.
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Mar 12, 2024 · Beverly Johnson (born October 13, 1952, Buffalo, New York, U.S.) American model who in the 1970s was the first Black woman to appear on the cover of numerous fashion magazines, including American Vogue and French Elle. She also acted in films and television shows and built her own luxury brand of fashion and beauty products.
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Jan 13, 2024 · Beverly Johnson, ‘the Model With the Big Mouth’ In her new one-woman show, she details her 50-year modeling career, her tumultuous relationships — and an unsettling encounter with Bill Cosby ...
Jan 16, 2024 · Arts. Beverly Johnson Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Her History-Making Vogue Cover with a One-Woman Play. By Laird Borrelli-Persson. January 16, 2024. Photographed by Francesco Scavullo,...
Beverly Johnson was born on 13 October 1952 in Buffalo, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Loaded Weapon 1 (1993), Martin (1992) and Crossroads (2002). She has been married to Brian Maillian since 15 October 2023. She was previously married to Danny Sims and Billy Potter.
Jan 9, 2024 · January 9, 2024 / 12:54 PM EST / CBS News. Fifty years ago, Beverly Johnson made history as the first Black model to grace the cover of Vogue magazine. But Johnson told "CBS Mornings" she...