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Kathy Ireland

Kathy Ireland is an American entrepreneur, former supermodel, actress, and author. Rising to fame through appearances in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, including multiple covers, she leveraged her popularity to found kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW) in 1993. This brand licensing company has proven exceptionally successful, making her one of the wealthiest former models globally. By 2015, she amassed a personal fortune of $420 million, and in 2021, kiWW generated $3.1 billion in retail sales. Her brand's success led to a high global ranking and her induction into the Licensing Hall of Fame.