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* {{Loincloth}}: In ''Mom and Dad Save the World''.

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* {{Loincloth}}: In ''Mom and Dad Save the World''.As a {{Human Alien|s}} in ''Film/MomAndDadSaveTheWorld''.

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* DullSurprise: Her performance, or, more accurately, in ''Alien From L.A.'' made her the unintentional {{Trope Namer|s}} via the ''[[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E16AlienFromLA Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' treatment of the film.

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* DullSurprise: Her performance, or, more accurately, her seeming ''lack'' of one in ''Alien From L.A.'' made her the unintentional {{Trope Namer|s}} via the ''[[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E16AlienFromLA Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' treatment of the film.



* HandOrObjectUnderwear and/or ToplessnessFromTheBack: Frequently in her modeling work and her film work. She did a [[CelebrityEndorsement print ad]] for the Bulova [=98R01=] Ladies Watch, with the {{Tagline}}, "I'd feel naked without my Bulova."
* LingerieScene: In modeling for her brand, as well as in acting.
*** The ''Gun'' episode "The Shot."
*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode "[[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest Beauty Rest]]."
* {{Loincloth}}: In ''Mom and Dad Save the World''.



** HandOrObjectUnderwear and/or ToplessnessFromTheBack: Frequently in her modeling work and her film work. She did a [[CelebrityEndorsement print ad]] for the Bulova [=98R01=] Ladies Watch, with the {{Tagline}}, "I'd feel naked without my Bulova."
** LingerieScene: In modeling for her brand, as well as in acting.
*** The ''Gun'' episode "The Shot."
*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode "[[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest Beauty Rest]]."
*** The TV spots for the PoorlyDisguisedPilot ''Danger Island'' emphasised her swimsuit scenes (the movie itself even featured them behind the end credits).
** SexySoakedShirt: A picture from the shoot for the 1991 ''Swimsuit Issue'' is wet-T-shirt-scene.
** WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.
* NamesTheSame: Her character in ''Amore!'' was named Taylor Christopher, which, oddly enough, is the name of a former husband of Eva Longoria.

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** HandOrObjectUnderwear and/or ToplessnessFromTheBack: Frequently in her modeling work and her film work. She did a [[CelebrityEndorsement print ad]] for the Bulova [=98R01=] Ladies Watch, with the {{Tagline}}, "I'd feel naked without my Bulova."
** LingerieScene: In modeling for her brand, as well as in acting.
*** The ''Gun'' episode "The Shot."
*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode "[[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest Beauty Rest]]."
*** The TV spots for the PoorlyDisguisedPilot ''Danger Island'' emphasised her swimsuit scenes (the movie itself even featured them behind the end credits).
** SexySoakedShirt: A picture from the shoot for the 1991 ''Swimsuit Issue'' is wet-T-shirt-scene.
** WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.
* NamesTheSame: Her character in ''Amore!'' was named Taylor Christopher, which, oddly enough, is the name of a former husband of Eva Longoria.Creator/EvaLongoria.



* SexySoakedShirt: A picture from the shoot for the 1991 ''Swimsuit Issue'' is wet-T-shirt-scene.



* ShesGotLegs: 5'10, and her legs and butt are something to see. She played Destiny, the [[Film/BasicInstinct Catherine Trammell]] sendup in ''Film/LoadedWeapon1'', complete with the BasicInstinctLegsCrossingParody.
**She did a somewhat straighter version of the scene in ''Miami Hustle'', but nothing was shown.



* WhatBeautifulEyes: Her green eyes are easily her most famous feature.

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* WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.
** The TV spots for the PoorlyDisguisedPilot ''Danger Island'' emphasized her swimsuit scenes (the movie itself even featured them behind the end credits).
* WhatBeautifulEyes: Her green eyes are easily her most famous feature.feature.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: ''Miami Hustle'' was originally going to be a Creator/PamelaAnderson vehicle titled ''Hello, She Lied''. Anderson sued to get out of the project because she objected to the nudity. The script was toned down and reworked for Kathy.
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'''Kathleen Marie Ireland''' (born March 20, 1963) is an American [=supermodel=], actress and businesswoman from Glendale, UsefulNotes/{{California}} best known for her appearances in the ''Magazine/SportsIllustrated'' Swimsuit Issue from 1984-1996. She has acted in several films, including ''Film/AlienFromLA'', ''Film/NecessaryRoughness'' and ''Film/LoadedWeapon1.'' Aside from her work as an entertainer, in 1993 she created her own brand marketing company, "Kathy Ireland Worldwide", which has made her the world's richest former model. In July 2008, ''Forbes'' Magazine called her, [[http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/17/supermodel-entrepreneur-gisele-ent-sales-cx_kb_0717modelpreneurs_slide_11.html "the prototype for model-turned-mogul."]]


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\n'''Kathleen Kathleen Marie Ireland''' Ireland (born March 20, 1963) is an American [=supermodel=], actress and businesswoman from Glendale, UsefulNotes/{{California}} best known for her appearances in the ''Magazine/SportsIllustrated'' Swimsuit Issue from 1984-1996. She has acted in several films, including ''Film/AlienFromLA'', ''Film/NecessaryRoughness'' and ''Film/LoadedWeapon1.'' Aside from her work as an entertainer, in 1993 she created her own brand marketing company, "Kathy Ireland Worldwide", which has made her the world's richest former model. In July 2008, ''Forbes'' Magazine called her, [[http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/17/supermodel-entrepreneur-gisele-ent-sales-cx_kb_0717modelpreneurs_slide_11.html "the prototype for model-turned-mogul."]]

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* CelebrityVoiceActor: In the '90s ''WesternAnimation/FantasticFour'' and the ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibleHulk'', ''WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill'' and ''WesternAnimation/TotallySpies'' (the latter being her last acting credit of any kind to date).


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* NamesTheSame: Her character in ''Amore!'' was named Taylor Christopher, which, oddly enough, is the name of a former husband of Eva Longoria.


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* [[HeAlsoDid She Also Did]]:
** The Ladies Professional Golf Association ([=LPGA=]) had a tournament from 1997-2005 that went under different names. In 2000, it was called the Kathy Ireland [=Greens.com=] LPGA Classic.
** In 2001, the [=LPGA=] renamed the Philips International Honoring Harvey Penick to the Kathy Ireland International Honoring Harvey Penick, as she was the title sponsor.
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* VocalDissonance: She's [[StatuesqueStunner 5',10"]], with a downright squeaky voice, almost like a [[DistaffCounterpart female equivalent]] to Creator/MikeTyson.

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* VocalDissonance: She's [[StatuesqueStunner 5',10"]], with a downright squeaky voice, almost like a [[DistaffCounterpart female equivalent]] to female]] Creator/MikeTyson.
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* VocalDissonance: She's [[StatuesqueStunner 5',10"]], with a downright squeaky voice, almost like a [[DistaffCounterpart female equivalent]] to Creator/MikeTyson.
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'''Kathy Ireland''' (b. 1963) is an American [=supermodel=], actress and businesswoman from Glendale, UsefulNotes/{{California}} best known for her appearances in the ''Magazine/SportsIllustrated'' Swimsuit Issue from 1984-1996. She has acted in several films, including ''Film/AlienFromLA'', ''Film/NecessaryRoughness'' and ''Film/LoadedWeapon1.'' Aside from her work as an entertainer, in 1993 she created her own brand marketing company, "Kathy Ireland Worldwide", which has made her the world's richest former model. In July 2008, ''Forbes'' Magazine called her, [[http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/17/supermodel-entrepreneur-gisele-ent-sales-cx_kb_0717modelpreneurs_slide_11.html "the prototype for model-turned-mogul."]]


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'''Kathy '''Kathleen Marie Ireland''' (b. (born March 20, 1963) is an American [=supermodel=], actress and businesswoman from Glendale, UsefulNotes/{{California}} best known for her appearances in the ''Magazine/SportsIllustrated'' Swimsuit Issue from 1984-1996. She has acted in several films, including ''Film/AlienFromLA'', ''Film/NecessaryRoughness'' and ''Film/LoadedWeapon1.'' Aside from her work as an entertainer, in 1993 she created her own brand marketing company, "Kathy Ireland Worldwide", which has made her the world's richest former model. In July 2008, ''Forbes'' Magazine called her, [[http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/17/supermodel-entrepreneur-gisele-ent-sales-cx_kb_0717modelpreneurs_slide_11.html "the prototype for model-turned-mogul."]]

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* DullSurprise: Her performance, or, more accurately, her seeming ''lack'' of one in ''Alien From L.A.'' made her the unintentional {{Trope Namer|s}} via the ''[[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E16AlienFromLA Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' treatment of the film.

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* DullSurprise: Her performance, or, more accurately, her seeming ''lack'' of one in ''Alien From L.A.'' made her the unintentional {{Trope Namer|s}} via the ''[[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E16AlienFromLA Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' treatment of the film.film.
* FashionModel: She still models clothes today.
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* PrettyInMink: She modeled for an American Legend Mink campaign.
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!!! "Worldwide Tropes":

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* BadBadActing: See DullSurprise. And yet, she has not even received one GoldenRaspberryAward nomination.

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* BadBadActing: See DullSurprise. And yet, she has not even received one GoldenRaspberryAward UsefulNotes/GoldenRaspberryAward nomination.

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Wet Sari Scene is renamed to Sexy Soaked Shirt per TRS. Wet Sari Scene page remains as Bollywood specific subtrope.


* MsFanservice: She ''was'' a [=supermodel=], after all.

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* MsFanservice: She ''was'' a [=supermodel=], supermodel, after all.



** SexySoakedShirt: A picture from the shoot for the 1991 ''Swimsuit Issue'' is wet-T-shirt-scene.



** [[WetSariScene Wet T-Shirt Scene]]: A picture from the shoot for the 1991 ''Swimsuit Issue.''
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Kathy Ireland wasn\'t in \"Worth Winning\" (the troper confused her with Maria Holvoe).


* RomanticComedy: ''Amore!'', ''Worth Winning''

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* RomanticComedy: ''Amore!'', ''Worth Winning'' ''Amore!''.
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*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode "[[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest "Beauty Rest]]."

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*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode "[[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest "Beauty Beauty Rest]]."

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*** The ''Gun'' episode "The Shot"
*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode [[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest "Beauty Rest"]]

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*** The ''Gun'' episode "The Shot"
Shot."
*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode [[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest "[[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest "Beauty Rest"]]Rest]]."
*** The TV spots for the PoorlyDisguisedPilot ''Danger Island'' emphasised her swimsuit scenes (the movie itself even featured them behind the end credits).
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** LingerieScene: A few times.

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** LingerieScene: A few times.In modeling for her brand, as well as in acting.
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** ''Once Upon a Christmas'' (and its sequel, ''Twice Upon A Christmas'')

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** ''Once Upon a Christmas'' (and its sequel, ''Twice Upon A Christmas'')Christmas'' - Kathy's final movie to date)
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** HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting. In a sense, she sort of blurs the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.

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** HandOrObjectUnderwear and and/or ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of Frequently in her contemporaries, this tended to be as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling work and acting. In her film work. She did a sense, she sort of blurs [[CelebrityEndorsement print ad]] for the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.Bulova [=98R01=] Ladies Watch, with the {{Tagline}}, "I'd feel naked without my Bulova."

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** ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''
* HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting. In a sense, she sort of blurs the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.

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** ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''
* HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting. In a sense, she sort of blurs the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.
''Series/DancingWithTheStars''



* MsFanservice: She ''was'' a [=supermodel=], after all.
** HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting. In a sense, she sort of blurs the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.
** LingerieScene: A few times.
*** The ''Gun'' episode "The Shot"
*** The ''Series/TalesFromTheCrypt'' episode [[Recap/TalesFromTheCryptS4E5BeautyRest "Beauty Rest"]]
** WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.
** [[WetSariScene Wet T-Shirt Scene]]: A picture from the shoot for the 1991 ''Swimsuit Issue.''



* WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.
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* DullSurprise: Her performance, or, more likely, her seeming ''lack'' of one in ''Alien From L.A.'' made her the unintentional {{Trope Namer|s}} via the ''[[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E16AlienFromLA Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' treatment of the film.

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* DullSurprise: Her performance, or, more likely, accurately, her seeming ''lack'' of one in ''Alien From L.A.'' made her the unintentional {{Trope Namer|s}} via the ''[[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E16AlienFromLA Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' treatment of the film.
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* TournamentArc:
** The Ladies Professional Golf Association ([=LPGA=]) had a tournament from 1997-2005 that went under different names. In 2000, it was called the Kathy Ireland [=Greens.com=] LPGA Classic.
** In 2001, the [=LPGA=] renamed the Philips International Honoring Harvey Penick to the Kathy Ireland International Honoring Harvey Penick, as she was the title sponsor.
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** ''A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives''

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** ''A Perry Mason Franchise/PerryMason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives''

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'''Kathy Ireland''' (b. 1963) is an American [=supermodel=], actress and businesswoman from Glendale, UsefulNotes/{{California}} best known for her appearances in the ''Magazine/SportsIllustrated'' Swimsuit Issue from 1984-1996. She has acted in several films, including ''Film/AlienFromLA'', ''Film/NecessaryRoughness'' and ''Film/LoadedWeapon1.''


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'''Kathy Ireland''' (b. 1963) is an American [=supermodel=], actress and businesswoman from Glendale, UsefulNotes/{{California}} best known for her appearances in the ''Magazine/SportsIllustrated'' Swimsuit Issue from 1984-1996. She has acted in several films, including ''Film/AlienFromLA'', ''Film/NecessaryRoughness'' and ''Film/LoadedWeapon1.''

'' Aside from her work as an entertainer, in 1993 she created her own brand marketing company, "Kathy Ireland Worldwide", which has made her the world's richest former model. In July 2008, ''Forbes'' Magazine called her, [[http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/17/supermodel-entrepreneur-gisele-ent-sales-cx_kb_0717modelpreneurs_slide_11.html "the prototype for model-turned-mogul."]]




!!! Tropes associated with Kathy Ireland:

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!!! Tropes associated with Kathy Ireland:"Worldwide Tropes":



* HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be her limit as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting. In a sense, she sort of blurs the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.

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* HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be her limit as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting. In a sense, she sort of blurs the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.



* WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.

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* WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.Hunter.
* WhatBeautifulEyes: Her green eyes are easily her most famous feature.
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* BadBadActing: See DullSurprise. And yet, she has not even received one GoldenRaspberryAward nomination.
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* AlliterativeName: In ''Loaded Weapon 1''. Her character was named '''D'''estiny '''D'''emeanor.
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* GameShowAppearance:
** ''Series/TheHollywoodSquares''
** ''Series/AreYouSmarterThanAFifthGrader''
** ''Series/DancingWithTheStars''


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* TournamentArc:
** The Ladies Professional Golf Association ([=LPGA=]) had a tournament from 1997-2005 that went under different names. In 2000, it was called the Kathy Ireland [=Greens.com=] LPGA Classic.
** In 2001, the [=LPGA=] renamed the Philips International Honoring Harvey Penick to the Kathy Ireland International Honoring Harvey Penick, as she was the title sponsor.
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* HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be her limit as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting.

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* HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be her limit as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting. In a sense, she sort of blurs the line between MsFanservice and TokenWholesome.
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As usual, you can find the basics at [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Ireland The Other Wiki]] and at [[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001387/reference IMDB]].
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'''Kathy Ireland''' (b. 1963) is an American [=supermodel=], actress and businesswoman from Glendale, UsefulNotes/{{California}} best known for her appearances in the ''Magazine/SportsIllustrated'' Swimsuit Issue from 1984-1996. She has acted in several films, including ''Film/AlienFromLA'', ''Film/NecessaryRoughness'' and ''Film/LoadedWeapon1.''


!!! Tropes associated with Kathy Ireland:
* {{As H|imself}}erself: in ''Film/ThePlayer''
* UsefulNotes/CollegiateAmericanFootball: ''Necessary Roughness''
* CuteButCacophonic: Her voice can be...difficult to take at times.
* DullSurprise: Her performance, or, more likely, her seeming ''lack'' of one in ''Alien From L.A.'' made her the unintentional {{Trope Namer|s}} via the ''[[Recap/MysteryScienceTheater3000S05E16AlienFromLA Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' treatment of the film.
* HandOrObjectUnderwear and ToplessnessFromTheBack: Unlike some of her contemporaries, this tended to be her limit as close to nudity as she would do, both in modeling and acting.
* MadeForTVMovie: Several.
** ''Danger Island''
** ''A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives''
** ''Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit''
** ''Miami Hustle''
** ''Once Upon a Christmas'' (and its sequel, ''Twice Upon A Christmas'')
* RomanticComedy: ''Amore!'', ''Worth Winning''
* WalkingSwimsuitScene: Couldn't be in the ''Swimsuit Issue'' without them. She was on the cover three times, twice solo and the "DreamTeam" cover in 1994, with Creator/{{Elle MacPherson}} and Rachel Hunter.

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