Twiggy, 75, looks sophisticated in a black suit and tie at the Burberry Show during London Fashion Week after her husband Leigh Lawson, 82, revealed the secret to their enduring marriage

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Twiggy looked stylish at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week on Monday, wearing a classic black suit and tie.

The 75-year-old model looked stylish in a blazer and trousers, paired with a white shirt and satin tie.

Twiggy smiled beautifully for the cameras, playfully pushing a pair of sunglasses up onto her head as she posed.

After 42 years of marriage, the actress’s husband, 82-year-old Leigh Lawson, shared the secret to their lasting relationship.

Leigh told the Daily Mail that he and his supermodel wife continue to work together, which he believes has kept their relationship strong.

Leigh believes staying active and occupied is key to a strong relationship. She and her partner have a close bond and enjoy spending nearly all their time together.

We get along really well and collaborate on creative projects. Our recent musical, ‘Close-Up,’ which tells the story of Twiggy, was a big hit!

Leigh recently published a collection of poems based on his own life, titled ‘Now and Then,’ and shared that his wife is eager to continue her career as well.

He doesn’t think she’ll retire anytime soon, describing her as incredibly energetic. She’s highly sought after – in January alone, she was offered cover features for both Vogue Portugal and Vogue Greece.

I’m incredibly proud of her! At 75, she’s still working with Vogue and recently finished filming Germany’s Next Top Model.

‘The last 42 years of marriage have gone so quickly. When you’re happy, time goes quickly.’

While the pair’s love story is one for the ages, they were both previously married before.

Leigh and his wife, Mondy, separated in 1976. Twiggy’s husband, Michael Witney, passed away from a heart attack in 1983, leaving her a widow.

Leigh believes luck was a key factor in their marriage’s success. They question whether their relationship would have endured if they’d met earlier in life.

Meeting my partner in my 40s felt like a lucky second chance, and I believe age brought a level of maturity to the relationship. I think we were both more willing to respect each other and find compromises than we might have been when we were younger.

You’re much better at giving compliments now, and I think what really makes our relationship work is our sense of humor – we always make each other laugh.

Twiggy and Leigh first connected in the 1980s thanks to a dinner arranged by a mutual friend, actor Robert Powell.

Leigh remembers the dinner went really well. However, she now jokingly teases him for not asking for her number, pointing out he knew he could get it through their mutual friend, Robert!

Despite the setback, Twiggy was persistent, and Leigh shared that she surprised him with a visit to his home just two days later.

Leigh was getting his morning newspaper when a striking blonde woman in a blue Jaguar pulled up and unexpectedly offered him a cup of tea. He found the whole encounter amusing, and laughed.

Well, that was a surprise! I never would have guessed, living right here in London, that she lived so close by. It’s like she rescued me from just wandering around!

It’s nice to report that my partner and I met without using a dating app. I really feel for young people dating now – it seems so much harder! I wonder how they even flirt these days, with everything being so sensitive and potentially offensive.

I still occasionally say the wrong thing, and my kids are quick to point it out! It’s gotten to the point where you’re not even supposed to compliment someone on their appearance – telling someone they look good or beautiful is apparently a no-go, and I honestly don’t understand how to navigate that!

Twiggy, a famous model from the 1960s, has been told she’s beautiful by many men, including Leigh.

He said he was immediately attracted to his wife when they met, and he couldn’t imagine marrying someone he wasn’t drawn to.

When I first met her, I immediately thought she was a very kind and pleasant woman, and I still feel the same way today. She’s genuinely a nice and thoughtful person.

After forty years of marriage, I’ve come to truly understand how vital it is to be friends with and genuinely enjoy the company of your partner.

Leigh became well-known as an actor in the 1970s, appearing in popular TV series like Travelling Man and Silent Witness, and films including Sister Moon and Tess.

Leigh has always loved writing poetry, and he’s now gathered his best work into a new book called ‘Now and Then’.

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2025-09-22 22:04