History of Paulina Porizkova in Timeline
Paulina Porizkova is a Czech-born, Swedish-raised model and author who gained international recognition in the fashion industry. She began her career at 15, modelling in France. Porizkova achieved a milestone in 1984 by becoming the first Central European woman to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the modeling world.
April 1965: Paulina Porizkova's Birth
In April 1965, Paulina Porizkova was born in Czechoslovakia.
1973: Move to Sweden
In 1973, Paulina Porizkova moved from Czechoslovakia to Sweden.
1973: Family Reunited
In 1973, international political pressure led by Olof Palme caused the communist government to allow the Pořízek family to be reunited.
1980: Paris Modeling
In 1980, a 15-year-old Swedish girl was chosen by a modeling agent to spend a summer working in Paris, as told in Paulina Porizkova's novel 'A Model Summer'.
1983: Sports Illustrated Appearance
In 1983, Paulina Porizkova appeared as a model in Sports Illustrated.
1983: Film Debut
In 1983, Paulina Porizkova's film debut was in the modeling mockumentary, Portfolio.
1984: Sports Illustrated Cover
In 1984, Paulina Porizkova became the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
1984: Meeting Ric Ocasek
In 1984, Paulina Porizkova met Ric Ocasek, lead singer of the rock band the Cars, during the filming of their music video "Drive".
July 1985: New York Magazine Cover
In July 1985, Paulina Porizkova appeared on the cover of New York magazine.
1987: Appearance in Anna
In 1987, Paulina Porizkova appeared in the film Anna.
1987: Film Debut
In 1987, Paulina Porizkova made her film debut in 'Anna'.
1988: Estée Lauder Contract
In 1988, Paulina Porizkova won a $6,000,000 modeling contract with Estée Lauder, replacing Willow Bay.
August 1989: Marriage to Ric Ocasek
On August 23, 1989, Paulina Porizkova married Ric Ocasek.
1989: Her Alibi and Razzie Nomination
In 1989, Paulina Porizkova co-starred with Tom Selleck in the film Her Alibi and was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress for her appearance.
September 1992: The Adventures of Ralphie the Roach Publication
In September 1992, Paulina Porizkova co-authored a children's book, The Adventures of Ralphie the Roach, with British model Joanne Russell and illustrated by her stepson Adam Ocasek.
1992: Named one of the most beautiful women
In 1992, Harper's Bazaar named Paulina Porizkova one of its ten most beautiful women.
1992: Sonic Youth song
In 1992, Paulina Porizkova was one of several women referenced in Sonic Youth's song "Swimsuit Issue", from the album Dirty.
November 1993: Birth of Jonathan Raven Ocasek
On November 4, 1993, Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek's son, Jonathan Raven Ocasek, was born.
1993: Arizona Dream Film
In 1993, Paulina Porizkova appeared in Emir Kusturica's film Arizona Dream, with Johnny Depp and Jerry Lewis, in a minor role as Lewis's young Polish fiancée.
1995: End of Estée Lauder Contract
In 1995, Paulina Porizkova's contract as the face of Estée Lauder ended.
1998: Thursday Film
In 1998, Paulina Porizkova had the main female role in the film Thursday.
1999: Birth of Oliver Ocasek
In 1999, Paulina Porizkova and Ric Ocasek's son, Oliver Ocasek, was born.
2001: Roommates and Dark Asylum
In 2001, Paulina Porizkova wrote and directed the film, Roommates. She also starred in the thriller film Dark Asylum, alongside Judd Nelson.
2004: Knots Film
In 2004, Paulina Porizkova starred in the romantic comedy Knots.
March 2007: Dancing with the Stars
In March 2007, Paulina Porizkova participated on the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars but was voted off on the first results show which aired on March 27, 2007.
2007: A Model Summer Publication
In 2007, Paulina Porizkova published her first novel, A Model Summer (Modellsommar in Swedish).
April 2009: Head Case Appearance
On April 24, 2009, Paulina Porizkova appeared in an episode of the Starz comedy series Head Case.
May 2009: Firing from America's Next Top Model
In May 2009, Paulina Porizkova announced on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson that she had been fired from America's Next Top Model (ANTM).
2009: As the World Turns Appearance
In 2009, Paulina Porizkova played Clarissa on about five episodes of the CBS Daytime soap opera As the World Turns.
2010: Celebrity Ghost Stories
In 2010, Paulina Porizkova appeared in the fourth episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories' second season.
2010: Mother's Work in Uganda
In 2010, it was reported that Paulina Porizkova's mother was serving in the Peace Corps in Uganda.
March 2012: Jane by Design Appearance
On March 6, 2012, Paulina Porizkova appeared on the ABC Family drama-comedy series Jane by Design.
February 2015: The Mysteries of Laura Guest Appearance
In February 2015, Paulina Porizkova made a guest appearance on The Mysteries of Laura.
May 2018: Separation Announcement
In May 2018, Paulina Porizkova announced that she and Ric Ocasek had separated a year earlier.
September 2019: Death of Ric Ocasek
In September 2019, Paulina Porizkova found Ric Ocasek dead in his home while caring for him following an unspecified surgery. At the time, they were in the process of their divorce.
2021: Dating Aaron Sorkin
In 2021, Paulina Porizkova briefly dated screenwriter Aaron Sorkin.
2021: Settlement with Ocasek's Estate
In 2021, Paulina Porizkova's dispute with Ric Ocasek's estate was settled, and she received what was hers under New York state law.
February 2023: Relationship with Jeff Greenstein
Since February 2023, Paulina Porizkova has been in a relationship with screenwriter Jeff Greenstein.
July 2025: Engagement to Jeff Greenstein
In July 2025, Paulina Porizkova announced that she and Jeff Greenstein were engaged.
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