Paulina Porizkova Biography

Fast Facts

• Has modeled for several prestigious magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar
• Has worked alongside the likes of Tom Selleck, Johnny Depp, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks
• Is the author of "A Model Summer," a novel that focuses on the life and career of a young model
• Rock 'n' roll band No Doubt's song "Paulina" was written in her honor
• Speaks English, Czech, Russian, French and Italian fluently
• Appeared in the 1983 docu-drama "Portfolio," her film debut
• In 1984, became the first woman from Central Europe to appear on the cover of a Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition
• Participated in ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" in 2007