| Started the Kathy Ireland Mentor Program for Single Teen Mothers in L.A. in 1990. |
| Is the founder, CEO and chief designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a billion-dollar design and marketing company. |
| Is the author of several books that focus on topics such as faith and motherhood, as well as children's books. |
| Has been named a National Honorary Chairperson of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica for several years. |
| Began her modeling career at age 17, when she was discovered by an agent for the Elite Model Management company. |
| Appeared in 13 consecutive issues of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, beginning in 1984, and graced its cover three times. |
| Became a certified fitness instructor in 1994, before the release of her first workout video (she went on to release several such videos). |