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Modeling Icon Elle Macpherson to be Keynote Speaker at 2024 Australian Open Inspirational Series

The industry legend and 10-time SI Swimsuit model is also the successful founder of the Elle Macpherson Inc. empire.

Ananya Panchal

Elle Macpherson

Elle Macpherson.

Australian model Elle Macpherson is heading to the 2024 Australian Open as a keynote speaker for the eighth annual AO Inspirational Series. The icon, who is best known for her appearance on the cover of five separate SI Swimsuit issues—the most of any brand model ever—will share her knowledge and skills as a businesswoman and celebrate her success as a model.

The 59-year-old is a global entrepreneur and trailblazer in the wellness field. Macpherson, whose famous nickname “The Body” was coined by Time magazine in 1989, shares her story with the hope of empowering and promoting gender equality in line with the mission of Jan. 25 event, taking place the same day as the women’s singles semi-finals.

“Celebrating and recognizing people’s achievements, particularly those of women, is close to my heart and something I aim to ground every day in practical ways,” Macpherson said. “I’m so looking forward to being at the Australian Open for the first time and being part of this incredibly special AO Inspirational Series. I’m keen to share some of my story as well as checking out some amazing tennis at the women’s semifinals.”

Macpherson shares two sons, Flynn and Cy, with ex-husband Arpad Busson. Her business empire, Elle Macpherson Inc., is home to her wellness brand, WelleCo, as well as a skincare line and lingerie collection.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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