Video Of The Day: It Simply Does Not Get More ’90s Than Jill Sobule’s “Supermodel”
As we remember Jill Sobule, her iconic track “Supermodel” from the “Clueless” soundtrack still hits with all the ’90s sparkle and bite.
We’re revisiting an iconic moment in pop culture today as we look back at Jill Sobule’s 1995 music video for “Supermodel,” the anthem from the Clueless soundtrack that captured a generation’s complicated relationship with beauty standards, identity, and rebellion. With its campy visuals and irreverent attitude, “Supermodel” remains a time capsule of the mid-’90s, and a subtle, sly nod to queerness during a time when few dared to be open in mainstream music.
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This throwback carries a bittersweet weight, as we remember Sobule herself, who tragically passed away Thursday in a house fire. A true pioneer of queer music, Sobule’s voice paved the way for generations of LGBTQ+ artists. Over a remarkable thirty-year career and twelve albums, she chronicled life’s messy truths with humor, empathy, and defiance. Whether singing about same-sex crushes, social outcasts, or suburban malaise, Jill Sobule carved out space for queer stories long before they were widely embraced. She will be dearly, deeply missed.
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