James Turlington is a fashion model who skyrocketed to fame after an unexpected photoshoot with Vogue Brazil. The moment that truly set things in motion was when his aunt, Christy Turlington, shared a photo of him from that shoot on her Instagram, where it quickly garnered over 40,000 likes. Since then, James has gone on to work with top agencies like IMG Models.
Before he became a name in the modeling world, James Turlington lived in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was born as James Carter but decided to go professionally by the name James Turlington when he started his modeling career. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, continuing his education while also pursuing his passion for sports.
Speaking of passions, James grew up playing baseball and even got drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers—a testament to his athletic talent. His parents, James Burns and Kelly Turlington Burns, have always been supportive of his many pursuits. On his mother’s side, James is part of a notable family, with his aunt Christy Turlington being a well-known figure in the fashion industry. Among his relatives are his cousins, Grace and Finn, as well as his two sisters, Cam and Mack. James also has a younger brother named Parker, rounding out a close-knit and dynamic family.
He really resembles his aunt Christy a lot—so much, in fact, that he actually played her son in some Calvin Klein and Ann Taylor commercials when he was just a toddler. Unfortunately, he underwent Tommy John surgery, which ultimately brought his baseball career to an end.