Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere's 1992 Vogue Cover Story Revisited

In a November 1992 Vogue feature, journalist Julia Reed profiled supermodel Cindy Crawford and actor Richard Gere, capturing a moment when Crawford was transitioning from modeling to broadcasting. The article, now republished from Vogue's archives, details Crawford's preparation for an MTV 'House of Style' segment on Labor Day in Los Angeles, where she chose a Brooks Brothers shirt over designer options to send a message to the National Enquirer, which had published paparazzi photos of the couple. At 26, Crawford had a five-year, $7 million Revlon contract, an exercise video, and a pin-up calendar supporting leukemia research, a cause tied to her brother's death. She announced she was skipping New York Fashion Week for the first time, aiming to become 'the Barbara Walters of my generation.' Gere, meanwhile, discussed his Buddhist faith and his founding of Tibet House, five years prior, to raise awareness about Tibet's situation. The couple, married in Las Vegas in December 1991, maintained separate careers, with Gere stating, 'We're not a team.' The article also recounts Crawford's encounter with Magic Johnson at the MTV Awards, where she shared a dream about him beating AIDS. Crawford's interview with the National Enquirer editor highlighted her Midwestern pragmatism, as she challenged the tabloid's ethics. The piece underscores Crawford's strategic career moves and her desire to connect with her generation, while Gere's focus remained on activism and personal growth.