She was one of the defining faces of the 1970s, captivating audiences with her sun-kissed beauty and radiant smile that landed her on the covers of top magazines and in campaigns for major brands. Now, legendary model Patti Hansen has reached the milestone age of 70, with fans and industry figures celebrating her enduring legacy online.
Renowned makeup artist Sandy Linter shared a heartfelt tribute, recalling their work together and honoring Hansen’s timeless appeal. Even today, the Norwegian-American beauty continues to impress, maintaining her signature glow and fit lifestyle, as seen in recent social media photos.
She has long shared her life with Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, whom she married in 1983. Decades later, the couple remains strong, standing as one of rock and fashion’s most enduring pairings.
Hansen’s journey began early—she was discovered at just 14 by photographer Peter Gert and soon signed by modeling pioneer Wilhelmina Cooper. After moving to New York City, she quickly rose through the ranks, landing her first major cover with Seventeen before becoming a familiar face on Vogue and Glamour.
Throughout the late ’70s and beyond, she became synonymous with effortless glamour, appearing on Cosmopolitan covers and starring in campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein, Revlon, and Courrèges. She later expanded into acting, appearing alongside Audrey Hepburn in They All Laughed and starring in Hard to Hold with Rick Springfield.
Her career continued to evolve with appearances in campaigns for Versace and Guerlain, while she remained a presence in fashion editorials, including Vogue and French Playboy. Today, she lives in Connecticut with Richards, and together they share two daughters, Theodora Richards and Alexandra Richards.
Meanwhile, Richards himself remains a towering figure in music history—an original member, guitarist, and songwriter for The Rolling Stones, alongside Mick Jagger. Their partnership produced some of rock’s most iconic songs, earning Richards a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
At 70, Patti Hansen continues to embody timeless beauty and effortless style—proving that true icons never fade, they simply evolve.
