Lancôme has named supermodel Christy Turlington Burns as a Global Ambassador for the beauty brand.
The 57-year-old was chosen by the L’Oréal-owned luxury line due to her “innate femininity, proactive advocacy, and spirited outlook”, the company said in a statement
This is “perfectly aligned with Lancôme's mission to inspire joyful and confident living, making her an extraordinary voice for the brand”, it added.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christy into our collective,” said Vania Lacascade, Lancôme’s Global Brand President.
“Her conscious optimism, sense of purpose and commitment to supporting women across generations perfectly embody Lancôme's values.
“We are endlessly inspired by her grace, wisdom and ability to create meaningful connections across communities."
Turlington Burns shot to fame in the 1980s as a fashion model and was one of the original supermodels along with the likes of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista.
She is also known as a global maternal health advocate and filmmaker, directing and producing the documentary No Woman, No Cry in 2010.
The iconic model also founded the non-profit Every Mother Counts, and has authored a book about yoga.
Along with her husband, actor Ed Burns, Turlington Burns was previously the face of Calvin Klein Fragrances’ Eternity, and she has also been an ambassador for Imedeen supplements.
“Lancôme represents a legacy of French elegance and progress that has always resonated with me,” said Turlington Burns.
“I have long admired the brand's dedication to celebrating women at every stage of life and their commitment to meaningful values.
“As someone who believes deeply in supporting women's health and well-being,
“I am honored to join a family that shares that vision and uses beauty as a platform for positive change.”
Turlington Burns joins Lancôme’s roster of ambassadors, which includes Julia Roberts, Olivia Rodrigo, Isabella Rossellini and Aya Nakamura.