Kathy Ireland

American model and businesswoman

Kathy Ireland is a multitalented American who rose to fame as a supermodel in the 1980s and 1990s. She then founded a successful brand licensing company, kathy ireland Worldwide, which has made her one of the wealthiest former models in the world. Her company has generated billions in retail sales and she has been inducted into the Licensing Hall of Fame.

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About the Kathy Ireland

Kathleen Marie Irelandis an American actress, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer, philanthropist, and former fashion model. Ireland was a supermodel in the 1980s and 1990s, initially known for appearing in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including three covers. In 1993, she founded a brand licensing company, kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), which has made her one of the wealthiest former models in the world. As a result of her career in business, she earned a $420 million personal fortune by 2015. In 2021 alone, her company generated retail sales of $3.1 billion. The brand became ranked number 15 in the world and Ireland entered the Licensing Hall of Fame.

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Kathy Ireland is an American actress, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer, philanthropist, and former fashion model. She was a supermodel in the 1980s and 1990s, known for appearing in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including three covers.

Kathy Ireland was born on March 20, 1963.

In 1993, Kathy Ireland founded a brand licensing company called kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), which has made her one of the wealthiest former models in the world.

Kathy Ireland’s company, kathy ireland Worldwide, generated retail sales of $3.1 billion in 2021 alone, and the brand has been ranked number 15 in the world. As a result of her business success, Kathy Ireland earned a $420 million personal fortune by 2015.

In recognition of her business achievements, Kathy Ireland has been inducted into the Licensing Hall of Fame.

Kathy Ireland appeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including three covers, during her career as a supermodel in the 1980s and 1990s.

Kathy Ireland’s net worth reached $420 million by 2015 as a result of her successful business ventures, including her brand licensing company, kathy ireland Worldwide.