Kathy Ireland

Model, actress, entrepreneur, businesswoman, author

American Glendale, California, United States Pisces 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionModel, actress, entrepreneur, businesswoman, author
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth20/03/1963
Age63 years
BirthplaceGlendale, California, United States
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Kathy Ireland

10/03/2026

Kathy Ireland and her husband, physician Greg Olsen, filed a lawsuit in Santa Barbara County Superior Court against their former business managers, Jason Winters and Erik Sterling. The suit alleges decades of financial misconduct that she says left the family in debt and forced the sale of their home. The defendants dispute the claims, and the allegations have not been tested in court.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryKathleen Marie Ireland is an American former supermodel, actress, author, entrepreneur and fashion designer. She appeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues in the 1980s and 1990s and later founded the brand licensing company kathy ireland Worldwide.

Physical Stats & More

Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorAuburn

Educational Qualification(s)

Honorary DegreeHonorary master's of fine arts from American Intercontinental University's School of Design

Personal Life

ResidenceSanta Barbara, California, United States
PhilanthropyInvolved in charitable work and advocacy

Relationships & More

Spouse
Children
  • Erik
  • Lily
  • Chloe

Family

FatherJohn Ireland
MotherBarbara Ireland

Career

Modeling StartDiscovered by Elite Model Management in her teens
Sports IllustratedAppeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including three covers (1989, 1992, 1994)
Film Roles
  • Alien from L.A. (1988)
  • Necessary Roughness (1991)
BusinessFounded kathy ireland Worldwide in 1993, beginning with a sock line developed with John Moretz; the company now licenses products across home, fashion, jewelry, toys and more
Net Worth$420 million (Forbes 2015 estimate)

Style Quotient

Signature LookKnown as a 1980s and 1990s supermodel with green eyes and auburn hair

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. As a child she painted and sold rocks door to door.
2. Warren Buffett advised her to enter the home furnishings business because home products are less affected by seasonal trends.
3. Her mother introduced her to her future husband, Greg Olsen.

Also born on 20 March

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