Marie Helvin, soon to turn 70, is embracing a new chapter in life where retirement isn’t an option. Once hailed as “the most beautiful woman in the world,” the former supermodel is now considering becoming a supermarket cashier.
Despite her glamorous career in fashion, she’s come to terms with the end of her modeling days, especially after facing financial struggles during the pandemic.
In a recent interview on the *Third Act* podcast, Helvin reflected on her past, including a piece of advice from model Jerry Hall, who urged her to ask her lovers for jewelry.
“I wasn’t interested in jewelry, but Jerry never understood that. She loved her diamonds. Now I realize she was much smarter than me,” Helvin admitted.
Although she’s had financial difficulties, Helvin is determined to support herself and has no intention of asking her ex-husband, renowned photographer David Bailey, for help. “I sincerely don’t understand why people are shocked when I say I could start working at a supermarket,” she said.
Born in Tokyo and raised in Hawaii, Helvin’s career began at 15 when she became the face of Kanebo cosmetics. She later became a muse for Bailey, whom she married in 1975. Despite her past, Helvin is embracing her new journey with resilience and determination.
