The brand was launched in 1989 as a way to reach younger audiences, the New York Times reported. When Donatella was 11, Gianni told her to dye her hair blonde, Ingrid Sischy revealed in a book she co-wrote with Donatella called Versace. She learned even more about the business in the mid-1990s, when she took on a larger role while Gianni battled cancer. Premiering in January 2018, Ryan Murphy's The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story featured Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz as Versace. Versace seemed to have a good sense of humor about herself, even calling Rudolph to give her advice. Cruz said her portrayal of the designer is a “personal homage,” adding, “all the love and respect that I feel for her is in the performance.” Cruz also said she sought Donatella's permission and was granted it. Italian American actor Rudolph Valentino was admired as the “Great Lover” of the 1920s. "use strict" (function())() Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. Before Gianni's death, Donatella was known as his inspiration Gianni and “muse” for his various lines, according to Biography.
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A fashion icon, Versace was spoofed on Saturday Night Live in a series of sketches, in which she was portrayed by actress/comedian Maya Rudolph. I want to get rid of the old system, work together, support each other and make fashion a truly global community,” Donatella wrote on Instagram. At last year’s Super Bowl, Lady Gaga wore Versace for her half-time show performance and Donatella even helped the star get ready, as seen in her documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two. Giorgio Armani is an iconic Italian fashion designer best known in America for his popular men's suits. Her mother was a dressmaker and Gianni would often work in her shop.