Elle MacPherson was born on March 29, 1964 in Sydney, Australia.

Elle is perhaps best known for her record of four covers of Sport's Illustrated's highly anticipated Annual Swimsuit issue. Confirming her as one of the most recognizable super models of the world, Time magazine ran a cover story on her career entitled "The Big Elle" in 1986. Transcending the traditional career path of the super model, in 1989 Elle established her own company, Elle MacPherson Intimates in Australia. As Chairperson, she has piloted the company to become the country's most recognized lingerie brand name.

Elle has also been making a name for herself as an actress. In 1993, she made her feature film debut in "Sirens" starring opposite Hugh Grant and Sam Neil. Establishing herself as a talented actress, she was offered a two year multi media deal with Miramax Films. Elle's film credits include a solid roster of roles in "Jane Eyre" (1996), "If Lucy Fell" (1996) opposite Sarah Jessica Parker, "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996), "Batman & Robin" (1997) and "The Edge" (1997), in which she played the love interest of both Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.

On February 14, 1998, Elle's son, Arpad Flynn Busson was born in New York. The father is Arpad Busson, a Swiss financier.

Misspellings & aliases:
Ell, Ele, Ellen, Ehlle, Ehle, Mac Pherson, McPherson, Mc Pherson, MacPerson, McPerson, MacPersson, McPersson, MacPhersson, McPhersson, MacPhersen.