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<p><h2>Early Life and Education</h2></p>
<p>Kathy Ireland, an American model, actress, entrepreneur, and businesswoman, was born on March 20, 1963, in Glendale, California. She is the <a href="/biography/kathy-ireland">daughter</a> of John and Barbara Ireland and has two sisters, Mary and Cynthia.</p>

<p>She attended San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, California, where several notable actors, including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Edwards_(actor)">Anthony Edwards</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cady_Huffman">Cady Huffman</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Stoltz">Eric Stoltz</a>, were also students.</p>

<p><h2>Modeling Career and Recognition</h2></p>
<p>Kathy Ireland was discovered by Elite Model Management in 1979 at the age of sixteen. Her career quickly took off, and she appeared on the covers of numerous major publications including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Mademoiselle, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, notably in 1989, 1992, and 1994.</p>

<p>She made history when she appeared on the cover of the magazine’s 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Edition, which became its best-selling issue to date. Ireland was later honored with the title "The Greatest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover of All Time" for her iconic 1989 appearance. Remarkably, she also graced the cover of the magazine while pregnant, a move that was seen as a bold and empowering statement in the fashion world.</p>

<p><h2>Stand Against Inappropriate Modeling Practices</h2></p>
<p>Reflecting on her early career, Ireland has spoken candidly about refusing to pose topless for a photographer who pressured her as a teenager. She has been praised for her firm stance and for setting boundaries early on in her career, emphasizing the importance of personal ethics in modeling.</p>

<p><h2>Acting and Media Presence</h2></p>
<p>In addition to modeling, Kathy Ireland pursued acting and appeared in films and television during the late 1980s and 1990s. Her credits include roles in <i>Alien from L.A.</i> (1988), <i>Loaded Weapon 1</i> (1993), and TV series such as <i>Melrose Place</i> (1994) and <i>Boy Meets World</i> (1994). She also starred in the family movie series <i>Once Upon a Christmas</i> (2000, 2001).</p>

<p>In 1994, she released a fitness video titled <i>Kathy Ireland's Total Fitness Workout</i> and contributed as a fitness editor to <i>FITNESS</i> magazine.</p>

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<p><h2>Entrepreneurship and Business Success</h2></p>
<p>In 1993, Kathy Ireland took her first steps into business by launching a clothing line, beginning with a successful line of socks. The venture quickly grew, with reports indicating that her company sold its 100 millionth pair of socks within a short period.</p>

<p>She expanded her brand to include swimwear, activewear, accessories, sweaters, and more, establishing herself as a leading entrepreneur in fashion. In May 2012, she was ranked as the world’s richest model, a status she earned through the success of her business ventures rather than modeling alone.</p>

<p>Guided by advice from her friend and business <a href="/biography/warren-buffett">mentor</a> <a href="/biography/warren-buffett">Warren Buffett</a>, Ireland also entered the home furnishings industry. <a href="/biography/warren-buffett">Buffett</a> advised that unlike fashion, home products are less susceptible to seasonal trends, making them a stable business area. Today, Kathy Ireland Worldwide designs and licenses products across numerous markets, including home décor, fashion apparel, bridal and fine jewelry, children’s toys and books, publishing, rugs, furniture, pet care, crafts, and gifts.</p>

<p><h2>Personal Life and Family</h2></p>
<p>Kathy Ireland has been married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Olsen_(American_football)">physician</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Olsen_(American_football)">Greg Olsen</a> since 1988. The couple has three children: Erik, Lily, and Chloe. Ireland has mentioned that her mother introduced her to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Olsen_(American_football)">Olsen</a>.</p>

<p><h2>Philanthropic Work and Advocacy</h2></p>
<p>Beyond business and entertainment, Kathy Ireland is deeply involved in philanthropy and global advocacy. She actively supports initiatives related to women’s rights, education, emergency response, child welfare, disease management, and HIV/AIDS research and awareness.</p>

<p>By 2015, her estimated net worth was approximately $420 million. In 2012, retail sales of branded products associated with her company were reported at around $2 billion, reflecting the wide-reaching impact of her entrepreneurial endeavors.</p>

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