Linda Evangelista, 59, beams as she leaves British model Karen Elson’s New York wedding – after bombshell claims that her ex-husband abused her
Linda Evangelista left Karen Elson’s wedding in New York in high spirits on Saturday.
The 59-year-old supermodel was one of many guests at Karen and Lee Foster’s wedding at Electric Lady Studios.
She opted for a stylish black suit that she left open, giving the impression of a sleek black top underneath, and completed the look with a loose tie.
The runway star kept her makeup natural and wore her dark locks in a hairstyle that fell neatly over her ears.
Linda was seen with an unnamed friend, who wore a much more casual outfit: a baseball cap, cream chinos and trainers.
Linda Evangelista was in good spirits as she left Karen Elson’s wedding in New York on Saturday
Linda was seen with an unnamed friend, who wore a much more casual outfit of a baseball cap, cream chinos and trainers.
The model was just one of many stars who attended the glitzy event, with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and more joining her on the big day.
Karen’s daughter Scarlett Teresa, 18, was her only bridesmaid. In addition to Scarlett, Karen also has son Henry Lee White, 17, with rocker ex Jack White.
Karen announced her engagement to Lee in a series of sweet Instagram posts in November 2023. This is Lee’s first marriage.
Linda’s revelation comes almost exactly a year after she claimed her ex-husband Gérald Marie abused her during their five-year marriage.
Evangelista said the following about their relationship in the Apple TV+ documentary The Super Models: ‘I realized that maybe I was in the wrong relationship.
“Leaving an abusive relationship is easier said than done. I understand that concept because I’ve been there. If it was just a matter of saying, ‘I want a divorce, goodbye’… it doesn’t work that way.
“He knew not to touch my face, or the moneymaker, you know?”
They were there to celebrate Karen’s marriage to Lee Foster, owner of Electric Lady Studios; Lee and Karen pictured in November 2023
Karen Elson, 44, announced her engagement to music executive Lee Foster in a series of sweet Instagram posts towards the end of 2023
Allegations: Linda Evangelista has alleged that her ex-husband Gérald Marie abused her. The couple were married between 1987 and 1993 (pictured in 1991)
In a statement to Apple TV+, Marie denied the allegations of abuse, saying he “never committed any act of violence whatsoever.”
Marie’s legal representatives told MailOnline: ‘Gérald Marie vigorously opposes the defamatory and false accusations brought against him. He refuses to participate in this unfair media controversy.’
Evangelista previously claimed that because of her “own experiences” with Marie, she believed allegations that he raped and sexually abused models in the 80s and 90s.
Marie is said to have committed the crimes while working for the Elite modelling agency in Paris, among others.