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supermodel Gia as an example of what they called “the dark side of modeling”, with an angle on her highly publicized drug abuse.

Carangi was one of the first openly gay models, and she introduced a sultry, androgynous look that resonates on catwalks today.

Using drugs was Gia’s way of coping with the loss of her agent and the overwhelming responsibilities of work.

Her 20/20 interview on ABC highlighted the darker side of the modelling world, but also gave Gia the chance to set the record straight.