'''Kathy Ireland''' (b. '''Katherine Marie Ireland''' on March 20, 1963 in Santa Barbara, California) is an American supermodel, actress, author, and entrepreneur. Her modelling career took off as a result of being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated (pictured). She then parlayed her success in modelling into other fields. She once had a line of clothing sold by Kmart. For a while, she hosted a segment on viewer mail and fitness tips on TV's ''BodyShaping''.

Ireland has a modest number of television and movie acting appearances to her credit, including roles in ''Side Out'', ''Mr. Destiny'', ''Loaded Weapon 1'' and ''Necessary Roughness''. Her first movie - 1988's ''Alien From L.A.'' - was mercilessly skewered (as were Ireland's acting abilities) when it appeared on the fifth season of ''Mystery Science Theatre 3000''. She is the author of ''Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons That Will Change Your Life''.

Ireland is the chief designer and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a billion dollar brand product marketing company. She is also an avid public speaker.

Ireland is married and lives in Southern California.

External links

* Official Website

* Askmen.com - Kathy Ireland
* Reference for Ireland's pro-life views

Biography courtesy of the brilliant Wikipedia!