Discovered by an agent for the Elite Model Management company

Worked for Elite modeling agency in New York from the age of 17

Film acting debut, "Journey to the Center of the Earth"

Appeared as the cover model for the first time on Sports Illustrated 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Edition

Featured in the comedy, "Necessary Roughness"

Returned to the cover of Sports Illustrated annual swimsuit issue

Appeared in "National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1"

Founded the design and marketing firm, Kathy Ireland Worldwide; works as the CEO and chief designer

Appeared on her third and final cover of Sports Illustrated annual swimsuit issue with Rachel Hunter and Elle Macpherson

Had a recurring role on Fox's "Melrose Place" as a mysterious woman with an agenda

Had featured role in the spoof "Back Fire!"

Lent her voice to the syndicated series "Fantastic Four"

Guest-starred on two episodes of NBC's "Suddenly Susan"

Played Santa's daughter in the family film, "Once Upon A Christmas"

Reprised role as Santa's daughter in "Twice Upon A Christmas"

Published the book, Powerful Inspirations : Eight Lessons That Will Change Your Life

Wrote second book, Real Solutions for Busy Moms : Your Guide to Success and Sanity

Joined the ninth season of ABC's reality series "Dancing With the Stars" as a contestant