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Kathy Ireland

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Kathy Ireland: Biography

Kathy Ireland
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  • Birth Place: Glendale, CA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/20/1963, Pisces
  • Profession: Actor; businesswoman; author; model
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Kathy Ireland Fast Facts:
  • Began her modeling career at age 17, when she was discovered by an agent for the Elite Model Management company.
  • Appeared in 13 consecutive issues of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, beginning in 1984, and graced its cover three times.
  • Started the Kathy Ireland Mentor Program for Single Teen Mothers in L.A. in 1990.
  • Became a certified fitness instructor in 1994, before the release of her first workout video (she went on to release several such videos).
  • Is the author of several books that focus on topics such as faith and motherhood, as well as children's books.
  • Is the founder, CEO  and chief designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a billion-dollar design and marketing company.
  • Has been named a National Honorary Chairperson of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica for several years.
  • In 2009, suffered a surfing-related injury that was stitched up by her physician husband while on a brief break from rehearsals with Dancing with the Stars partner Tony Dovolani.
  • Kathy Ireland Relationships:
  • Erik Olsen - Son
  • Lily Marie Olsen - Daughter
  • Chloe Olsen - Daughter
  • Greg Olsen - Husband

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Derek Hough, Natalie Coughlin, Alec Mazo, Kathy Ireland, Tony Dovolani, Mya, Dmitry Chaplin Adam Larkey/ABC
Dancing with the Stars, Kathy Ireland, Tony Dovolani Adam Larkey/ABC
Dancing with the Stars, Kathy Ireland, Tony Dovolani Adam Larkey/ABC
Dancing With The Stars, Kathy Ireland, Tony Dovolani Adam Larkey/ABC
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, Kathy Ireland, Jeff Foxworthy Patrick Wymore/Fox
Dancing With The Stars, Kathy Ireland, Tony Dovolani Greg Zabilski/ABC
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