Kathy Ireland Through The Years: Photos Of The Model & Businesswoman

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April 2, 2022 6:30AM EDT

Kathy Ireland is a model and entrepreneur. See photos of the boss babe’s evolution since her start in the 80s here.

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Kathy Ireland Through The Years: Photos

Kathy Ireland Through The Years: Photos — She means business! Kathy Ireland, born Mar, 20, 1963, has been paving her own way since starting her career as a model in the 80s. Known for her big hair and bright eyes, the beauty was scouted by Elite Models in 1979 and never looked back. She appeared on the covers of ‘Vogue’, ‘Cosmo’, ‘Sports Illustrated’, and later ‘Forbes’. In fact, one of her 1989 SI covers was named the best ever at the magazine’s 50th-anniversary celebration in 2014.

Not one to limit her success, Kathy started her brand marketing company, kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW) in 1993. She’s become one of the most successful model- businesswomen in history, amassing a $420 million personal fortune by 2015.

Kathy has been married to physician Greg Olsen since 1988. They share 3 kids.

Here, the California-born stunner appears in a photo from an event on Nov. 30, 1992. Her red dress was classic.

From her start to now, Kathy’s never stopped stunning. See Kathy’s evolution over the years in these photos.

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‘National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1’

‘National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1’ — Kathy Ireland looks lovely in a still of ‘National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1’. It was a spoof on ‘Lethal Weapon’.

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Kathy Ireland In 1994

Kathy Ireland In 1994 — Kathy Ireland looks like a bombshell in 1994. Her mossy dress perfectly matched her necklace and bouncy locks.

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‘Melrose Place’

‘Melrose Place’ — Kathy Ireland appears on ‘Melrose Place’. Her crop top and jeans were so classic.

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Kathy Ireland In 2008

Kathy Ireland In 2008 — Revving engines. Kathy Ireland attends the Chevy Rocks The Future event in Feb. 19, 2008.

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Kathy Ireland In 2008

Kathy Ireland In 2008 — Kathy Ireland Kathy Ireland arrives for the 26th Annual Macy’s Passport to Fashion gala in Sep. of 2008. She wore a blue suit and backswept locks.

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Kathy Ireland At The 2010 Oscars

Kathy Ireland At The 2010 Oscars — Kathy Ireland is so chic as she arrives at the 82nd Academy Awards in Mar. of 2010. She teamed the grey and black dress with a statement necklace and matching bracelets.

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Kathy Ireland Poses At The Oscars

Kathy Ireland Poses At The Oscars — Kathy Ireland makes an entrance at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. Her caramel-streaked hair was back in a loose chignon.

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Kathy Ireland In 2011

Kathy Ireland In 2011 — Kathy Ireland wows in white at Good Housekeeping’s ‘Shine On’ Event in New York on Apr. 12, 2011. Diamonds completed her ensemble

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Kathy Ireland At The Indy 500

Kathy Ireland At The Indy 500 — Car buff! Kathy Ireland smiles while at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Indianapolis 500 auto race.

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Kathy Ireland In 2013

Kathy Ireland In 2013 — Kathy Ireland is chic in a black turtleneck dress at the 2013 Rhapsody Ball on Nov. 8. She accessorized with a diamond crucifix and hoop earrings.

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Kathy Ireland In D.C.

Kathy Ireland In D.C. — Kathy Ireland visits Washington D.C. in Sep. 2017 to speak with President Donald Trump about her anti-abortion advocacy.

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Kathy Ireland In 2018

Kathy Ireland In 2018 — Heart on her sleeve! Kathy Ireland rocks red velvet for American Heart Association’s ‘Go Red For Women’ Red Dress Collection show during New York Fashion Week 2018.

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Kathy Ireland Walks The Runway In 2018

Kathy Ireland Walks The Runway In 2018 — Kathy Ireland commands the catwalk at the 2018 ‘Go Red For Women’ Red Dress Collection show. The annual event raises money for research and awareness of women’s heart disease.

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Kathy Ireland In 2022

Kathy Ireland In 2022 — Kathy Ireland appears on stage with Sherice Brown at the 21st Annual Charity Fashion Show ‘Fashion on a Spectrum’ in Santa Monica, Calif. on Feb. 11, 2022. She wore a lovely blue dress.

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Kathy Ireland In 2020

Kathy Ireland In 2020 — Kathy Ireland is chic in black lace as she arrives for the ‘The Tamron Hall Show’ on Jan. 28, 2020. Sheer black tights and heels completed the look.

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