Gia Carangi
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About
Fashion model of the 1970s and '80s who many considered to be the first supermodel. Her runway appearances and modeling shoots included working with such iconic brands as Dior, Versace, and Armani. She died at the young age of 26 due to AIDS-related causes.
Before Fame
After moving to New York, she became a favorite of fashion photographers Francesco Scavullo, Arthur Elgort, and Joseph Petrellis.
Trivia
She appeared on the cover of the April 1979 fashion magazine Vogue. As a teenager, she was heavily inspired by David Bowie and his sense of fashion.
Family Life
Her father, Joseph, was a restaurant owner, and her mother, Kathleen Carangi, was a homemaker. She was raised with her two older brothers.
Associated With
Angelina Jolie portrayed her in HBO's 1998 biopic film Gia. The role earned Jolie a Golden Globe Award.
