Supermodel Christy Turlington’s son, Finn, recently faced a cruel form of bullying when opposing players on a basketball court shared nude modeling photos of his mother in an attempt to taunt him. Turlington, known for her advocacy for women’s health and her decision to leave modeling at the height of her career, expressed both surprise and disappointment at the incident in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar.
Turlington, now 57, began her modeling career in the 1980s and became one of the most recognizable faces in the industry alongside Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Claudia Schiffer. However, she chose to step away from modeling at the age of 26 to focus on her education and family life.
In the interview, Turlington expressed her frustration at the way her past career was used to target her son. She stated that she felt no embarrassment or regret about her decisions and that dwelling on such matters was a waste of time.
Turlington also spoke about the impact the incident had on her family. She and her husband, actor Ed Burns, are also parents to daughter Grace, 21. Turlington admitted that she initially wanted to disappear after learning about the taunting. However, she has since chosen to focus on the positive aspects of her life, including her work with Every Mother Counts, a foundation she established to improve maternal health outcomes worldwide.
Turlington’s experience serves as a reminder of the lasting impact that online bullying can have on individuals and their families. It also highlights the importance of supporting those who are targeted by such behavior and promoting a culture of respect and empathy in all aspects of life.
