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Kathy Ireland | |
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.jpg) Ireland in July 2012 | |
| Born | Kathleen Marie Ireland March 20, 1963 Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress, entrepreneur, businesswoman, author |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse |
Greg Olsen (m. 1988) |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Website | www |
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Kathleen Marie Ireland (born March 20, 1963) is an American actress, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer, philanthropist, and former fashion model.[2][3][4] Ireland was a supermodel in the 1980s and 1990s, initially known for appearing in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including three covers.[4] In 1993, she founded a brand licensing company, kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), which has made her one of the wealthiest former models in the world.[3][5][6] As a result of her career in business, she earned a $420 million personal fortune by 2015.[7] In 2021 alone, her company generated retail sales of $3.1 billion.[8] The brand became ranked number 15 in the world and Ireland entered the Licensing Hall of Fame.[9]
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- ^ a b Forbes, Moira (February 13, 2012). "Kathy Ireland: Swimsuit Cover Girl Turned $2 Billion Business Model?". Forbes. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
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- ^ Rizzo, Monica. "Kathy Ireland's Shocking Weight Gain (and Loss)". People. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ Robehmed, Natalie (May 27, 2015). "How Kathy Ireland Built A $420 Million Fortune". Forbes. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Moraski, Lauren (February 24, 2012). "Kathy Ireland is a $2 billion 'model-preneur'". CBS News. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "2021 Hall of Fame Inductee". March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.