Beverly Johnson, a 71-year-old supermodel, recently revealed that she used illegal substances and restricted her diet to stay thin for photoshoots in the 1970s and 1980s. She and other models were congratulated for their extremely thin frames. Johnson used illegal substances, which is known to have appetite-suppressing effects, and ate only two eggs and a bowl of brown rice a week. She recalls shaking in a cab and having to stop for a bag of M&Ms. Johnson eventually broke out of the unhealthy routine thanks to her mother, who got her out of the bathtub one day and made her look at herself in a “three-way mirror”. The

incident finally opened her eyes to the toll her lifestyle was taking on her body. Since then, Johnson has been outspoken about equality and representation in the fashion industry. She also recently made a runway comeback, walking in several fashion shows including Sergio Hudson and Bibhu Mohapatra's 2022 shows and Dennis Basso's 40th anniversary show at New York Fashion week in February. Johnson's story is a reminder of the extreme measures that some models take to maintain their weight and the importance of promoting healthy body images in the fashion industry. It is crucial to prioritize wellness over appearance and to celebrate diversity in all its forms.