Niki Taylor is an American supermodel born on March 5, 1975, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She began her modeling career at age 14 and quickly rose to prominence, signing a multimillion-dollar contract with L’Oréal at 16, making her the youngest model to do so. Taylor became widely recognized as the youngest spokesmodel for CoverGirl at age 17, a role that significantly elevated her status in the fashion industry[1][2][3].
Taylor gained notable acclaim in the 1990s, highlighted by her unprecedented achievement in May 1996 when she appeared on the covers of six major American women's fashion and fitness magazines—*Vogue*, *Allure*, *Elle*, *Marie Claire*, *Self*, and *Shape*—a feat known as the "Niki Six"[2][3]. She also featured in the *Sports Illustrated* Swimsuit Issues of 1997 and 1998 and was the cover model for the 1998 *Sports Illustrated* swimsuit calendar[3].
Throughout her career, Taylor was associated with top modeling agencies like IMG and was known for her commercial appeal and versatility. She was among the faces on the 100th-anniversary cover of *Vogue* in 1992 alongside other supermodels, which solidified her global recognition[1].
After a period away from the spotlight, Taylor began a modeling comeback in 2016, working with major magazines including *British Vogue*, *Harper's Bazaar*, and *American Vogue*. She also received best-dressed titles from notable publications in 2017 and resumed her role as the face of CoverGirl in 2021, reaffirming her enduring relevance in fashion[3].
Taylor’s career is marked by several pioneering achievements and a sustained presence in the fashion world spanning over three decades, making her one of the most successful American supermodels of her generation.