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The life of the models that run on the catwalk or stand for the advertising of famous companies in front of the camera looks so perfect from the outside. But is that also the reality? Is everything as perfect as it appears in these glittering shows? Or is that what looks like, really?

Of course, these appearances are a strongly beautiful part of the reality. But it is precisely the life of models that earn thousands and sometimes millions of dollars with every step is not as easy as they think. Especially if you are new to this profession.

You have certainly met the confessions of some models on this topic somewhere. The most common is the pressure of the weakness, the models are. Many models told us that sometimes they almost go hungry until they go to the fashion shows.

But there is also a darker side of this medal ... Usually top models don't do that so obviously.

The renowned icon of the 90s, Linda Evangelista, finally breaks her silence in a shocking unveiling moment. In the exclusive four-part documentary series “The Super Models” from Apple TV+, she bravely comes to the public to raise serious accusations towards her ex-husband Gérald Marie, 73. The former top model tells of years of suffering, in which she is said to be victims of abuse by the former European boss of the respected Paris fashion agency Élite. These shocking revelations throw a bright light on the dark sides of the fashion industry and set an important sign for the urgently needed change.

The documentary series “The Super Models” is a call to the fashion industry to create a fairer, more transparent and safer environment by making these problems known to the world public. The series not only focuses on the dark memories of the past, but also discusses which measures should be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Linda Evangelistas not only share their own history, but also encourage other victims and give them a platform to comment. This can be an important step in the fight against harassment and abuse and the beginning of a social change.

It is crucial that the fashion industry learns from this dark time and begins to take steps towards a fairer future. Renowned agencies such as Élite have to introduce ethical standards and surveillance mechanisms to protect their employees and prevent abuse. You should also provide a strong support system for the victims so that they can express and defend their rights.

Linda Evangelista breaks her silence: an abusive relationship

After years of silent suffering and in view of the serious allegations of other models against Gérald Marie, Linda Evangelista finally finds the inner strength to announce her truth. The renowned British newspaper “Daily Mail” quotes from its moving statement in the groundbreaking documentary “The Super Models”. In this she openly speaks out how difficult it is to free itself from an abusive relationship, and emphasizes that she understands this concept from her own painful experience. "He knew that he was not allowed to touch my face that he was not allowed to touch the main earner," she continues.

At the tender age of 22, Linda decided to marry the modemagnate. With impressive strength and determination, she finally managed to break through the bonds of this relationship at the age of 27 and to submit the divorce. Her inspiring testimony opens up an urgent insight into the challenges with which women can be confronted in the fashion industry and sets a powerful sign for the urgently needed change and support.

"I want such assholes ***** to think about it twice and be afraid"

Now she raises her voice and calls for hearing. Linda Evangelista emphasizes in the moving documentary according to Daily Mail: “I strive for justice, I want such individuals to think twice and feel fear. I want women to know that they are not alone. ”

Gérald Marie, on the other hand, rejects the allegations regarding harassment in an official statement for Apple TV+. He emphasizes that he "did not even commit the slightest act of violence". This controversial situation takes an urgent look at the need for a fair handling of such allegations and illustrates the importance of supporting women in such situations.

Many models were also raped by Gérald Marie or sexually abused

In recent years, more than a dozen models Gérald Marie have accused the rape or sexual abuse. He is said to have targeted young women, some of them were only 14 years old at the time. In an explanation of the British media, the once powerful man in the fashion industry vehemently denied the allegations.

As the well -known British daily newspaper “The Guardian” reports, the investigation against Gérald Marie was discontinued in February 2023. The Parisian public prosecutor decided that the crimes that were said to have been committed in the 1980s and 1990s - some of them during the marriage of Evangelista and Marie, which lasted from 1987 to 1993 - can no longer be pursued according to French law due to their time distance . This decision throws a light on the difficulties of persecution of crimes committed in the past and shows how important a legal framework is that can effectively combat such crimes.

Evangelista will not appear as a witness for the alleged deeds of her ex-husband

Linda Evangelista himself claimed to have known nothing of the alleged acts while the marriage to Gérald Marie, but praised the “courage and the strength” of women in an interview with the weekend magazine of the “Guardian” who publicly accused their ex-husband . She also claimed: "If I hear her [the alleged victims] now, and because of my own experiences, I believe that they say the truth."

It also shows how important legal and social reforms are to ensure that society is more sensitive to harassment and abuse and that the victims supports better. With these explanations, Linda Evangelista seems to take on a leadership role in the fight against the dark side of the fashion industry. We hope that these encouraging steps lead to similar changes not only in the fashion industry, but also in other industries and create an environment in which everyone can work safely and with respect.