Beverly Ann Johnson 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.
Why is Beverly Johnson famous?
Beverly is an American Supermodel, New York Times Best Selling author, actress, and businesswoman. Beverly rose to fame and made history when she became the first African-American woman to appear on the cover of American Vogue in August 1974, forever changing the beauty ideal in the fashion world.
Beverly became known as a “Modelpreneur,” Supermodel, and Entrepreneur, and is actively involved in building the Beverly Johnson Luxurious Lifestyle Brand in the Fashion, Beauty, and Media Industries. In December 2016, The Palm Springs Walk of Stars honored Beverly Johnson, Icon, Author, Actress, Supermodel, and Coachella Valley resident with the 405th Star Dedication Ceremony.