Bensimon was born in Vic-sur-Cère in Cantal, France. He had advanced dyslexia, and his mother suggested that he pursue a career in art to better express himself. While living in Paris, he joined the French Elle magazine i… See more

As the International Creative Director and Head Photographer for Elle magazine, Bensimon helped the publication reach a global audience of 20 million readers. He is known as a celebrity photographer, with a portfolio th… See more

Gilles Bensimon had a child with his first wife, Pacha. The marriage ended in divorce before a short-lived marriage to the Australian model Elle Macpherson. He married a third time in 1997 to Kelly Killoren. They had t… See more