If I have a choice between putting my kids to bed and going to a party, I'll put my kids to bed. If I have a choice of going to a restaurant or having friends round, I'll have friends round. Every time.

Macpherson played the modelling agent Claudia Foster in The CW Network's drama series The Beautiful Life appearing with Mischa Barton Sara Paxton and Corbin Bleu. Macpherson cemented her high profile through frequent appearances in Elle where Elle Macpherson appeared in every issue for six straight years. Fashion Star
Macpherson hosts and executive produces NBC's reality competition series Fashion Star.

She is well known for her record five cover appearances for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in the 1980s leading to her nickname "The Body". She is currently the host and an executive producer NBC's Fashion Star.