Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and fellow 90s supermodels reflect on George Michael’s iconic Freedom! ’90 music video... nearly 30 years later

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They famously starred in George Michael’s iconic Freedom! ’90 music video directed by Academy Award nominee David Fincher.

And supermodels Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Tatjana Patitz recently reconnected with fellow co-star John Pearson to reflect on the video's 'lasting impact', nearly 30 years since its premiere.

'I think this video struck a chord for so many reasons. First and foremost was the song itself and the message and declaration of “freedom” for George himself,' explained Crawford, 54, in an interview for Pearson's new lifestyle and self-improvement site Mr Feelgood. 

Freedom! ’90: Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Tatjana Patitz recently reconnected with fellow Freedom! ’90 co-star John Pearson to reflect on the video's 'lasting impact', nearly 30-years since its premiere

Lasting impact: 'I think this video struck a chord for so many reasons. First and foremost was the song itself and the message and declaration of “freedom” for George himself,' explained Crawford, 54, in an interview for Pearson's new lifestyle and self-improvement site Mr Feelgood 

She continued: 'It also coincided with the “birth” of the supermodel and brought music and fashion together in an exciting way.' 

Cindy admitted that, at the time of shooting, she thought all of the other supermodels 'had a better scene than [her].' 

'I was bummed I got stuck in the bath tub and then after with a towel on my head! But you don’t argue with David Fincher - even then.

'When I look back, I think we were all presented in a way that reflected us individually.'

Evangelista, 55, mirrored Crawford's earlier statement regarding the culture collision that the music video established between the music and fashion world.

'For me, the effect of appearing in the video was that I was suddenly known outside of the fashion world and in other media that didn’t pertain to fashion. That was incredible,' she explained.

Immortalized: Turlington, 51, believes the music video 'captured everyone involved at critical junctures in our lives and careers,' something 'none of [them] could have possibly grasped in the moment'

Defined an era: Patitz, 54, said that the Freedom! ’90 music video 'represents an era in pop culture, and it was at the height of the early 90’s when the fashion, film and music industries blended together'

Turlington, 51, believes the music video 'captured everyone involved at critical junctures in our lives and careers,' something 'none of [them] could have possibly grasped in the moment.'

Campbell, 50, could not help but marvel at the 'first of its kind' nature of the music video due to 'the actual artist themselves' not being in it. 

'And so it was a bit weird, but very thrilling at the same time. I feel that it's part of our era, of all of us, including you John. It’s part of our legacy in a way, a time we can always look back on — a happy, great time,' said the London native.

She added that 'to be in someone's music video' let alone 'someone super talented like George Michael, was a big deal!'

Patitz, 54, said that the Freedom! ’90 music video 'represents an era in pop culture, and it was at the height of the early 90’s when the fashion, film and music industries blended together.'

Cultural collision: 'For me, the effect of appearing in the video was that I was suddenly known outside of the fashion world and in other media that didn’t pertain to fashion. That was incredible,' said Evangelista, 55

Talk of the town: Pearson - often referred to as the 'world's first male supermodel' - said that his role in the Freedom! '90 video is 'probably the most spoken about job of [his] career'

 Magical: 'I remember being in a bar in Miami doing a shoot when the premiere came on MTV. I was excited to see the final cut, and wondering if I’d been edited out. But then it came on and I was 'singing' the first line ... all the crew around me went crazy,' he recalled

'MTV was huge at the time with all the incredible music videos. I became more recognizable in a different way I think,' added the German beauty.

Pearson - often referred to as the 'world's first male supermodel' - said that his role in the Freedom! '90 video is 'probably the most spoken about job of [his] career.' 

'I remember being in a bar in Miami doing a shoot when the premiere came on MTV. I was excited to see the final cut, and wondering if I’d been edited out. But then it came on and I was 'singing' the first line ... all the crew around me went crazy. 

'Since then I have never heard a negative thing about it — it seems universally loved.'

Pearson then encouraged his gorgeous co-stars to open up about their 'favorite memory of the shoot.'

Iconic bath: Cindy admitted that, at the time of shooting, she thought all of the other supermodels 'had a better scene than [her]'

Blood sisters: Turlington's favorite Freedom! ’90 memory involved filming her controversial 'blood sisters' scene with Evangelista

'My favorite memory was sitting on a plane on my way to shoot it, listening to the song over and over on my Walkman, trying to learn the words,' recalled Crawford.

She added: 'I instantly loved the song and was excited to be included.'

Campbell expressed a similar sentiment regarding her love for Michael's pop track and that she 'never imagined in [her] wildest dreams that [her and her fellow models] would all be together, singing it, lip syncing it and working with George Michael and the great David Fincher.'  

She also recalled not getting any sleep before the video shoot because she had walked the 'Thierry Mugler show the night before in Paris' and had to catch her flight at 6am.  

'I was the first up to shoot [her portion of the music video]. The [Mugler] show finished at 3am, so I didn't sleep because I had to catch that 6am plane. 

Controversial: 'It was pretty controversial in retrospect as we were pricking our fingers to be blood sisters at a time when HIV AIDS was rampant,' said Christy

Impactful: Patitz found the video's unparalleled creativity to be the most memorable aspect for her

'There were no Eurostars then going to London and I was exhausted. But I was very much looking forward, just [relieved] that I didn't have to learn the words because I knew the song,' concluded Naomi.

Evangelista had a particularly funny memory to spill, which involved George having to explain to the Canadian beauty that she 'needed to “lip sync” and not sing along to the track.' 

'I wasn’t quite sure what the difference was! He was such a sweetheart. We were a bit naughty off set though as the day went on into late night, that’s all I’ll say…' revealed Evangelista coyly.

Turlington's favorite Freedom! ’90 memory involved filming her controversial 'blood sisters' scene with Evangelista.

'Linda and I were the only ones who overlapped shooting the video because we had a scene together,' she began.

George in control: Christy also mentioned that despite George not starring in the music video, himself, he was still 'incredibly focused and in control of everything, but also fun in the moments when [they] got to just hang out'

Creativity: 'I loved how creative it was. David Fincher was amazing to work with, and I loved all of it! It was a day that I will always remember,' gushed Patitz

'It was pretty controversial in retrospect as we were pricking our fingers to be blood sisters at a time when HIV AIDS was rampant.'

Christy also mentioned that despite George not starring in the music video himself, he was still 'incredibly focused and in control of everything, but also fun in the moments when [they] got to just hang out.'

Patitz found the video's unparalleled creativity to be the most memorable aspect for her.

'I loved how creative it was. David Fincher was amazing to work with, and I loved all of it! It was a day that I will always remember,' she gushed.

The renown 90s supermodels went on to discuss how their 'era of models' impacted the future of modeling, as well as how they feel about being referred to as the 'first supers, in their interview with Pearson - which is available at Mr Feelgood. 

Mr Feelgood is a lifestyle and self-improvement site, launched by Pearson, and aimed particularly at men to cover and discuss issues around men's mental health and wellness. 

Reflecting: The renown 90s supermodels went on to discuss how their 'era of models' impacted the future of modeling, as well as how they feel about being referred to as the 'first supers, in their interview with Pearson - which is available at Mr Feelgood