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In 1993, Ireland put her name on a line of socks. After they proved a best-seller for [[Kmart]], the retailer gave Ireland her own clothing line<ref name="ModelMogul">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/celebrities/forbes/2004/0705/116.html|title=The Model Mogul |last=Blakeley|first=Kiri|date=07.05.04 |publisher=Forbes|language=English|accessdate=2008-08-01}}</ref>. Ireland then founded Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a brand product marketing company in which she holds a majority stake.<ref>{{cite book | title=Contemporary Business 12th Edition | publisher=''Thomson South-Western'' | author=Boone & Kurtz | date=2007}}</ref> By 2004, Ireland was marketing products from 16 manufacturers |
In 1993, Ireland put her name on a line of socks. After they proved a best-seller for [[Kmart]], the retailer gave Ireland her own clothing line<ref name="ModelMogul">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/celebrities/forbes/2004/0705/116.html|title=The Model Mogul |last=Blakeley|first=Kiri|date=07.05.04 |publisher=Forbes|language=English|accessdate=2008-08-01}}</ref>. Ireland then founded Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a brand product marketing company in which she holds a majority stake.<ref>{{cite book | title=Contemporary Business 12th Edition | publisher=''Thomson South-Western'' | author=Boone & Kurtz | date=2007}}</ref> By 2004, Ireland was marketing products from 16 manufacturers.<ref name="ModelMogul" /><ref name="MostEntrepreneurial">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/2006/02/02/fashion-supermodels-licensing-cz_kb_0203fashion2_ls.html|title=Most Entrepreneurial Supermodels|last=Blakeley|first=Kiri|date=12.06.06|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=2008-08-01}}</ref> Ireland's long-term exclusive contract with the [[K-mart]] Corporation lasted until 2003, after which the company contracted with thousands of independent mid-tier retail stores for distribution.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FNP/is_20_42/ai_109665978|title=Troy, Mich. — model Kathy Ireland reports that her apparel will retail in some 3,000 stores in addition to Kmart next spring, ending its long-term exclusive|last=Gale Group|date=October 27, 2003 |publisher=BNET Business Network, DSN Retailing Today|accessdate=2008-08-01}}</ref> By 2005, KIWW products were sold at over 50,000 locations in 15 countries, generating an estimated $1.4 billion in retail sales.<ref name="MostEntrepreneurial" /> Ireland's annual take is thought to be around $10 million, which has prompted [[Forbes]] to name her the "prototype for model-turned-mogul" in an article about the trend of ''modelpreneurs''.<ref name="Slideshow">{{cite news|url=http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/17/supermodel-entrepreneur-gisele-ent-sales-cx_kb_0717modelpreneurs_slide_11.html?thisSpeed=20000|title=Models Turned Moguls|last=Blakeley|first=Kiri|date=12.06.06|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=2008-08-01}}</ref> |
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Since 1994, Ireland has published several fitness videos.<ref name="EW">{{cite news|url=http://www.amazon.com/Kathy-Ireland-Total-Fitness-Workout/dp/B0007TKP3G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1217877816&sr=8-1|title='Total Fitness' Star Ireland in the Stream|last=Nashawaty|first=Chris|date=December 23, 1994|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=2008-08-04}}</ref> In 2004, she authored ''Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons that Will Change Your Life'', published by Random House.<ref name="Powerful(book)">{{cite book|last=Ireland|first=Kathy|coauthors=Laura Morton|title=Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons that Will Change Your Life|publisher=Galilee Trade (Random House)|date=January 20, 2004|pages=224|isbn=978-0-385-50308-2 (0-385-50308-3)|accessdate=2008-08-04}}</ref> In the book, Ireland uses the Bible and her Christian faith to highlight her life story and beliefs. |
Since 1994, Ireland has published several fitness videos.<ref name="EW">{{cite news|url=http://www.amazon.com/Kathy-Ireland-Total-Fitness-Workout/dp/B0007TKP3G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1217877816&sr=8-1|title='Total Fitness' Star Ireland in the Stream|last=Nashawaty|first=Chris|date=December 23, 1994|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=2008-08-04}}</ref> In 2004, she authored ''Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons that Will Change Your Life'', published by Random House.<ref name="Powerful(book)">{{cite book|last=Ireland|first=Kathy|coauthors=Laura Morton|title=Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons that Will Change Your Life|publisher=Galilee Trade (Random House)|date=January 20, 2004|pages=224|isbn=978-0-385-50308-2 (0-385-50308-3)|accessdate=2008-08-04}}</ref> In the book, Ireland uses the Bible and her Christian faith to highlight her life story and beliefs. |
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In April 2009 Kathy published "Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity" under the Simon & Schuster umbrella Howard Books.<ref name="Real Solutions ">{{cite news|url=http://books.simonandschuster.com/9781416563181|title</ref> In Real Solutions for Busy Moms Kathy talks frankly about uncomfortable subjects from Autoerotic Asphyxiation, cutting, anorexia to financial panic and survival. Kathy uses faith and knowledge to help guide readers through the troubles that life often presents. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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![]() Kathy Ireland at the World Jewelry Center, 2008. | |
Spouse | Dr. Greg Olsen |
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Hair color | Auburn |
Eye color | Blue |
Website | http://www.kathyireland.com |
Kathy Ireland (born March 20, 1963) is an American model, actress, businesswoman, and CEO of her eponymous brand product marketing company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide.
Biography
Kathy Ireland was born Kathleen Marie Ireland in Santa Barbara, California, daughter of John Ireland, a labor union organizer, and Barbara Ireland.[1] At 17, she was discovered by an agent for Elite Model Management, and by the time she graduated high school, she was working steadily as a model.[2].
Sports Illustrated
Starting in 1984, Ireland was featured in the annual Swimsuit Issue an extraordinary dozen times before her final appearance in 1996.[3]. In addition to her long tenure within the pages, Ireland appeared on the cover of the annual issue three times, a feat tied by Christie Brinkley and Cheryl Tiegs and surpassed only by Elle Macpherson. Ireland was the cover model for the first time on the 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Edition, which became SI's best selling swimsuit issue to date.[4][5] She returned to the cover in 1992, and in 1994. In her third appearance, she was accompanied by Rachel Hunter and Elle Macpherson; notably, both Hunter and Ireland were pregnant at the time.[5][6]
Acting
Ireland has appeared in a small number of television and movie roles. Her first movie, 1988's Alien from L.A., was later skewered during the fifth season of Mystery Science Theater 3000[7]. Ireland also appeared in Melrose Place, Side Out, Mr. Destiny, Loaded Weapon 1, Once Upon A Christmas,Twice Upon A Christmas,Mom and Dad Save the World and Necessary Roughness.
Entrepreneur
In 1993, Ireland put her name on a line of socks. After they proved a best-seller for Kmart, the retailer gave Ireland her own clothing line[8]. Ireland then founded Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a brand product marketing company in which she holds a majority stake.[9] By 2004, Ireland was marketing products from 16 manufacturers.[8][10] Ireland's long-term exclusive contract with the K-mart Corporation lasted until 2003, after which the company contracted with thousands of independent mid-tier retail stores for distribution.[11] By 2005, KIWW products were sold at over 50,000 locations in 15 countries, generating an estimated $1.4 billion in retail sales.[10] Ireland's annual take is thought to be around $10 million, which has prompted Forbes to name her the "prototype for model-turned-mogul" in an article about the trend of modelpreneurs.[12]
Since 1994, Ireland has published several fitness videos.[6] In 2004, she authored Powerful Inspirations: Eight Lessons that Will Change Your Life, published by Random House.[13] In the book, Ireland uses the Bible and her Christian faith to highlight her life story and beliefs.
In April 2009 Kathy published "Real Solutions for Busy Moms: Your Guide to Success and Sanity" under the Simon & Schuster umbrella Howard Books.[14] In Real Solutions for Busy Moms Kathy talks frankly about uncomfortable subjects from Autoerotic Asphyxiation, cutting, anorexia to financial panic and survival. Kathy uses faith and knowledge to help guide readers through the troubles that life often presents.
Personal life
Ireland is married to Dr. Greg Olsen and lives in Santa Barbara, California, with three children: son Erik, born May 1994, and daughters Lily, born 27 October 1998, and Chloe, born March 2003. She has two sisters: Mary Ireland and Cynthia Ireland.
Ireland has recently become outspoken about being pro-life. On Politically Incorrect, she said that she used to be pro-choice, and said that after reading her husband's biology books, she determined, "At the moment of conception, life starts".[episode needed]
Ireland gave a speech at the fourth Youth Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters on 13 August 2007 on a subject of social entrepreneurship and partnerships.
References
- ^ Kathy Ireland Biography (1963-)
- ^ "Kathy Ireland - Profile". E! Online. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ "Collosus Collectibles Sports Illustrated Swimsuit". Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ "SI Swimsuit Collection - Kathy Ireland". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
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- ^ "Mystery Science Theater 3000". TV.com. November 20, 1993. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- ^ a b Blakeley, Kiri (07.05.04). "The Model Mogul". Forbes. Retrieved 2008-08-01.
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