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The Hollywood smile, athletic physique, and honey-colored locks \u2014 her image in magazines stirred the hearts of male readers.<\/p>\n
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Life in her hometown of Santa Barbara didn\u2019t satisfy American model and actress Kathy Ireland \u2014 she always dreamed of global fame. At 17, her dreams came true when she was discovered by the \u201cElite Modeling Agency,\u201d which paved the way for her career as a model.<\/p>\n
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Within four years, she graced the covers of \u201cSports Illustrated\u201d \u2014 America\u2019s most renowned sports magazine. In the early 90s, Kathy\u2019s portfolio boasted not only modeling shoots and runway appearances but also roles in films and TV shows, totaling over 50. Happiness entered her life with the arrival of artist Greg Olsen, who later became her husband.<\/p>\n
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From a young age, she started earning money: working part-time as a postal worker, selling her own jewelry, and later venturing into brewing her own beer. Kathy understood that a modeling career isn\u2019t forever, so she simultaneously developed her own business ventures. Her most successful projects include \u201cKathy Ireland Worldwide\u201d \u2014 a home furniture company, and her personal clothing brand \u201cKathy Ireland,\u201d both of which continue to thrive today.<\/p>\n
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Today, Kathy Ireland is 61 years old, and time has left its mark. Her former beauty and relaxed demeanor now create a contrast with the glamorous image she portrayed on magazine covers during the peak of her popularity.<\/p>\n
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However, Kathy Ireland shouldn\u2019t be pitied. She\u2019s not just a popular model from the 90s; her name is among the world\u2019s wealthiest models. At home, she\u2019s a caring wife and mother of three, and beyond her home, she\u2019s a successful entrepreneur and founder of her own brand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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