Kathy Ireland

Birthplace: Glendale, California, USA
Birthday: March 20, 1963

A former supermodel and actress who appeared in 13 consecutive swimsuit issues of Sports Illustrated , Kathy Ireland made the transition from model to mogul when she launched her highly successful business venture, kathy ireland Worldwide. Born on March 20, 1963 in Glendale, CA, she was raised by her father, John, a labor organizer, and her mother, Barbara. When she was 17, Ireland was discovered by an agent for the Elite Model Management company and was working steadily as a model by the time she graduated from high school in Santa Barbara. Sh…more

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Actor

Miami Hustle
Marsha Thomas
The Look of the Year
Twice Upon a Christmas
Kristen Claus
Sexy Swimsuits 1998
The Swimsuit Edition, 1987

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Career Milestones

2009
Joined the ninth season of ABC's reality series "Dancing With the Stars" as a contestant
2009
Wrote second book, Real Solutions for Busy Moms : Your Guide to Success and Sanity
2004
Published the book, Powerful Inspirations : Eight Lessons That Will Change Your Life
2001
Reprised role as Santa's daughter in "Twice Upon A Christmas"
2000
Played Santa's daughter in the family film, "Once Upon A Christmas"