Fourteen Beverly Johnson facts

1. Beverly Johnson was born on October 13, 1952 in Buffalo, New York.
2. Born into a middle class family in Buffalo, New York, Johnson was a champion swimmer in her youth and aspired to be a lawyer.
3. As a model Beverly Johnson was one of the first African-American to appear on the cover of the famous Vogue magazine.
4. In addition to modeling, Johnson has also authored a book, Beverly Johnson's Guide to a Life of Health and Beauty, and embarked on an acting career.She has also had roles in Ashanti (1979), The Meteor Man (1993), Def Jam's How to Be a Player (1997), and Crossroads (2002).
5. Height: 175 cm.
6. Between 1971 and 1973, Beverly Johnson was married with Billy Potter.
7. Beverly has also appeared in guest spots on several television series including Law & Order, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, and The Parent 'Hood.
8. Beverly had a brief singing career releasing one album in 1979 on Buddah Records.
9. Oprah Winfrey honored her in "Legends Ball".
10. Shoe Size: 8½
11. Johnson served for 2 seasons as a celebrity judge on the TV Land series, She's Got the Look, a reality series where women over 35 compete for a modeling contract and magazine spread.
12. Beverly Johnson was married twice, once with Billy Potter and now with Danny Sims.
13. In addition, Johnson has been linked to actor Chris Noth, music producer Richard Perry, Chicago Bears defensive Richard Dent, legendary movie producer Robert Evans, and other celebrities in her long career.
14. Johnson, partnered with Amekor, owns the Beverly Johnson Hair Collection a popular line of wigs, and hair products for the African American market.