Susan Holmes McKagan
| Susan Holmes McKagan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Susan Elizabeth Holmes May 5, 1972 Bowling Green, Ohio, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Duff McKagan (1999–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Website | www |
Susan Elizabeth Holmes-McKagan (born May 5, 1972) is an American model, television personality, and fashion designer. She has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Playboy. She is also known as the public face and founder of her business venture Susan Holmes Swimwear. According to an interview by Elsa Klensch on CNN, Holmes earned the title "The Body" from iconic fashion photographer Steven Meisel. She is married to Guns N' Roses musician Duff McKagan.
Holmes was born in Bowling Green, Ohio and is the daughter of Dr. John Holmes and Judith A. Holmes. Her father is thrice a Fulbright Scholar, and part of the International Advertising Association, World Conference of Education and the United Nations. Holmes’ parents divorced in 1979, and Holmes moved out west with her older brother, sister and mother to San Diego, where Judith taught as an English teacher and San Diego County Office of Education Reading Specialist, helping children with learning disabilities to read.
Holmes graduated from the University of San Diego High School, was a cheerleader and on the honor roll. She was voted by her class, in the "senior standouts" as the person most desired as "deserted island companion". Holmes was discovered at the age of 16, while dining in a restaurant in Manhattan and sitting at a table next to Jodie Foster. Fashion photographer Marco Glaviano approached Susan and asked if she was a model. After meeting various top agents, Holmes was accepted by two modeling agencies, Ford and Elite. It was at the age of 17, that Holmes was on her first cover of a magazine (San Diego magazine) and also appearing in ads on billboards.
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