In a revelation that has stunned the world of celebrity and fashion, Dame Twiggy Lawson and her husband, acclaimed actor Leigh Lawson, have confessed to orchestrating one of the most successful secret marriages in showbusiness history.
The iconic model, now 74, and Lawson, 79, tied the knot in an intensely private ceremony back in September 1988, managing to completely evade the public eye and media scrutiny for over three decades.
A Decade of Deception
The couple's extraordinary secret began when they exchanged vows at the Chelsea Register Office in London. Their clandestine ceremony was witnessed by just two people: a friend and the necessary legal official. This minimalistic approach was a deliberate strategy to maintain absolute privacy.
For years following their union, Twiggy and Lawson perpetuated the narrative that they were in a long-term partnership without legal ties. They even maintained separate homes for appearance's sake, a elaborate ruse that successfully fooled fans and media alike.
The Truth Emerges
The astonishing truth only came to light through official documents and public records, which finally confirmed their marital status. The couple has since acknowledged their decades-long secret, explaining their desire for a private life away from the glaring spotlight of fame.
Twiggy, born Lesley Lawson, rose to international fame in the 1960s as the face of the swinging sixties. Her relationship with Lawson began after meeting on the set of the film 'The Diamond Trap' in 1984. Together, they have one daughter, Carly, born in 1988, the same year as their secret wedding.
A Life Together
Despite the deception, their marriage has stood the test of time, spanning an impressive 36 years. The couple divides their time between their properties in London and the picturesque countryside, having built a life together far from the paparazzi's lenses that once followed Twiggy's every move during her modelling heyday.
This revelation adds a fascinating new chapter to the legacy of one of Britain's most enduring style icons, proving that some celebrity secrets can indeed remain hidden in plain sight for a lifetime.
