Cindy Crawford Joins Ella Mandel On Today Show To Discuss Borrowed Spotlight Project
Supermodel partners with Holocaust survivor for an important initiative by Bryce Thompson
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Supermodel Cindy Crawford recently took to Instagram to share her experience appearing on the Today Show alongside Holocaust survivor Ella Mandel. The pair discussed their participation in the “Borrowed Spotlight” project, an initiative led by Bryce Thompson.
In her post, Crawford expressed gratitude for the opportunity, writing, “So lucky to be joined by the beautiful Ella Mandel to discuss our part in the @BorrowedSpotlight project with @BryceThompson on the @TodayShow ♥️🎥.” The accompanying images show Crawford and Mandel during their Today Show appearance, sitting together for the interview.
A Meaningful Partnership
This appearance follows Crawford’s earlier post where she shared more details about their segment on the Today Show. “Our segment on the @TodayShow highlighting @BryceThompson’s beautiful @BorrowedSpotlight project ♥️ I am so grateful to have met and found a friend in Ella Mandel— her strength, perseverance and light is beyond admirable,” wrote the supermodel.
The Borrowed Spotlight project appears to be an initiative that leverages the platform of celebrities to amplify important stories that might otherwise go unheard. In this case, Crawford is using her fame to help share Mandel’s story as a Holocaust survivor.
Highlighting Holocaust Survivors’ Stories
Crawford had previously shared more insight into this meaningful partnership in another Instagram post. “Beyond honored to join @brycethompson and @borrowedspotlight to celebrate the extraordinary Holocaust survivor Ella Mandel. Her story of strength and perseverance is inspiring— and now, more than ever, it is so important to amplify stories like hers. ❤️,” she wrote.
The post included several photos of Crawford with Mandel, showcasing their connection and the respectful relationship that has formed through this project. The images depicted both women engaged in conversation, suggesting that their partnership goes beyond a simple interview and represents a genuine friendship.
As a supermodel with decades in the spotlight, Crawford’s participation in this project demonstrates how public figures can use their platform for meaningful causes. By partnering with Mandel, she’s helping ensure that Holocaust survivors’ stories continue to be told and remembered.
By appearing on the Today Show with Ella Mandel, Crawford has helped bring attention to both Mandel’s personal story and the broader Borrowed Spotlight initiative, demonstrating how celebrity influence can be channeled toward preserving important historical narratives.
Crawford’s Influential Career
Cynthia Ann Crawford, known professionally as Cindy Crawford, rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as one of the original “supermodels.” Born on February 20, 1966, in DeKalb, Illinois, Crawford became one of the most recognizable faces in the modeling industry.
Throughout her career, Crawford has appeared on hundreds of magazine covers, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Cosmopolitan. She walked runways for major fashion houses and became known for her distinctive beauty mark above her lip, which became her signature feature.
Beyond modeling, Crawford has built a diverse career as a businesswoman, actress, and television personality. She’s known for her fitness videos from the 1990s, her furniture line, and her skincare brand Meaningful Beauty. Her influence extends beyond fashion into areas of business and philanthropy.
Recent Activities
In addition to her work with the Borrowed Spotlight project, Crawford has remained active in other professional endeavors. Recent Instagram posts show her participating in a rooftop photo shoot with photographer Simon Upton for Elbazin Magazine, showcasing her continued presence in the fashion world.
She also recently shared content related to photographer Fabrizio Ferri’s autobiography, noting she “took a walk down memory lane” through his work, which presumably includes images of Crawford from her modeling career.
The supermodel has also been spending time with family, posting about a “quick visit with mom and Charlie,” demonstrating how she balances her professional commitments with personal connections.
Crawford’s involvement with the Borrowed Spotlight project reflects her commitment to using her celebrity status for meaningful causes, particularly at a time when preserving and sharing Holocaust survivors’ stories is increasingly important as fewer survivors remain to tell their firsthand accounts.
By appearing on the Today Show with Ella Mandel, Crawford has helped bring attention to both Mandel’s personal story and the broader Borrowed Spotlight initiative, demonstrating how celebrity influence can be channeled toward preserving important historical narratives.
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