Kathryn Ireland Bio | Wiki
Kathryn Ireland (Kathleen Marie Ireland) is an American former fashion model currently working as a designer, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist.
She was previously referred to as a supermodel since she made appearances in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including 3 covers. As an author, she has published several best-selling books including Summers in France (2010), Timeless Interiors (2012), Classic Country (2007), and also Creating a Home (2009). In 1993, Kathryn founded Kathy Ireland Worldwide (kiWW) a brand licensing company that has made her the wealthiest former model in the world.
Kathryn Ireland Age | Birthday
She was born on March 20, 1963, in Glendale, California, in the United States of America. Kathryn is 59 years old and celebrates her birthday on March 20.
Kathryn Ireland Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Kathryn stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (approx. 1.78 m).
Kathryn Ireland Family
She was born in Glendale, California to loving and hardworking parents John and Barbara Ireland. Her father worked as a labor relations executive while her mother was a nurse. Kathryn was raised in a family of five alongside her older and younger sisters. Her family later moved to Santa Barbara where they still live to date.
Kathryn Ireland Husband
She is a loving wife to her hardworking and caring husband Greg Olsen. The adorable couple has been living under the same roof since they tied the knot in 1988. Kathryn and Greg are proud parents of their three children Erik, Lily, and Chloe.
Kathryn Ireland Model
She first made contact with Elite Model Management in 1979 when she was sixteen years old. Throughout her modeling career, Kathryn has been featured in magazines such as Mademoiselle, Teen and Seventeen, ForbesVogue, Cosmopolitan, Shape Fitness, Harper’s Bazaar, and Mademoiselle.
During Sports Illustrated swimsuit’s 50th Anniversary event the magazine named her 1989 cover the “The Greatest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Of All Time”. Her story from being a fashion model to a multimillion-dollar has been a motivational story to other models including Hannah Jeter. Kathryn revealed that in her teenage years, she met a photographer who wanted her to pose topless and after refusing the man became physical however she was able to deck him.
Kathryn Ireland Television
Additionally, she is a media personality and has been featured in numerous television shows and series. She made her debut in 1988 after featuring in Alien from L.A. and later appeared on the fifth season of Mystery Science Theater 3000. In 2016, she made an appearance in the sixth episode of the fourth season of The Profit where she offered advice to Max Kater the CEO of Murchison-Hume.
She has made appearances in Melrose Place, Boy Meets World, The Larry Sanders Show, Muppets Tonight, Side Out, Mr. Destiny, Necessary Roughness, Mom and Dad Save the World, Once Upon a Christmas, and its sequel Twice Upon a Christmas.
Kathryn Ireland Books
Kathryn is also an author and has published several best-selling books. These books include:
- Summers in France (2010)
- Timeless Interiors (2012)
- Kathryn at Home (2016)
- Classic Country (2007)
- Creating A Home (2009)
- Inspired by (2014)
- Kathryn M. Ireland Timeless Interiors (2012)
Kathryn Ireland’s Net Worth
Judging from his profession, it is obvious that she has garnered desirable wealth over the years. Kathryn’s average net worth is $8 million.
How Old Is Kathryn Ireland
She was born to her loving and supportive parents on March 20, 1963, in Glendale, California, in the United States. Therefore, Kathryn is 59 years old.
Is Kathryn Ireland Married
Yes, she is currently in a happy marital status with her handsome and loving husband Greg Olsen and they have been married since 1988