A Look Back at 40 Years of ELLE Cover Stars

Inside some of the biggest moments in our magazine's storied history.

View in Browser  Beyoncé, Rihanna, and More: The Covers That Shaped 40 Years of ELLE In honor of our anniversary, we're revisiting some of our favorite past cover stories and celebrity quotes. READ MORE How ELLE Pushed Fashion in a Fresh, Sexy (and Very French) Direction Miranda Kerr, Veronica Webb, and more reflect on four decades of game-changing style. READ MORE Nina Garcia Celebrates 40 Years of ELLE With a Look Back (and Forward) Like many 40-year-olds these days, ELLE feels ageless. READ MORE Missy Elliott and Da Brat on Making Hip-Hop History with Lil' Kim and Aaliyah in ELLE In 1999, four superstars posed for a now-iconic image. But at the time, they were just having fun. READ MORE Yasmin Le Bon on Gracing ELLE's Very First American Cover The model reminisces about the pivotal shoot. READ MORE Inside ELLE's Biggest Beauty Moments, According to 2 Former Editors Wild stories, standout looks, and JFK Jr. sightings. READ MORE How to Recreate the Most Iconic Beauty Looks From ELLE Covers Steal these ideas for your own glam routine. READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection ELLE is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779