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Twiggy Documentary by Sadie Frost Chronicles Supermodel's Life, Hits DVD and VOD September 22

publication · 2026-07-14

Sadie Frost has produced a documentary celebrating the life of iconic model Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby, who rose to fame at age 16 as the first supermodel. After over three years of production, the film features interviews with notable figures such as Sienna Miller, Stella McCartney, and Sir Paul McCartney, all of whom share personal connections to Twiggy. Archival footage, including a classic scene with Woody Allen, enriches the narrative. At 77, Twiggy recently hosted a screening in SoHo attended by celebrities like Fran Drescher. The documentary was released on DVD and VOD on September 22.

Key facts

  • Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby, became globally famous at 16 and is considered the world's first true supermodel.
  • A new documentary about Twiggy, directed by Sadie Frost, will be available on DVD and VOD from September 22.
  • The film took three years to complete and features interviews with Sienna Miller, Stella McCartney, Brooke Shields, Edward Enninful, and Sir Paul McCartney.
  • Twiggy retired from full-time modeling in 1970 after a five-year career and went on to win Golden Globes, release albums, and have a TV show.
  • Twiggy hosted a screening party at Sloane's in SoHo, with guests including Fran Drescher, Ellen von Unwerth, Iris Law, and Donna Karan.
  • Twiggy was discovered in 1966 when hairstylist Leonard Lewis gave her a boyish crop, photographed by Barry Lategan and seen by Daily Express journalist Deirdre McSharry.
  • The documentary includes archival footage of a teenage Twiggy, including a clip with Woody Allen asking her to name her favorite philosophers.
  • Twiggy, now 77, hadn't visited New York since before the pandemic; she will host another screening in Los Angeles.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Sloane's
  • Daily Express
  • Biba
  • Tea With Twiggy
  • Vogue US
  • French Vogue
  • Vogue Italia
  • British Vogue

Locations

  • Chelsea
  • London
  • England
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States
  • SoHo
  • Los Angeles
  • Mayfair

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