Remember '80s & '90s Supermodel Kathy Ireland? Here's What She Looks Like Now
From photoshoots to fishing charters, Kathy Ireland's beauty has stood the test of time. The supermodel, who rose to fame in the 1980s, appeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated (SI) Swimsuit Issues, gracing the cover three of those times. In fact, her 1989 SI cover debut remains the best selling Swimsuit Issue from the publication. The same features that made the cover a hit can still be seen in the "Dancing with the Stars" alum's Instagram photos today.
In one 2026 snap, her captivating light-blue eyes are unmistakable, as are her signature brown and blond tresses. As far as glam, Ireland, who turned 63 in March 2026, continues to wear her signature peachy nude lip and dark eyeliner, as she wore in many of her photoshoots throughout the '80s and '90s. The licensing entrepreneur's signature pearly white smile features in many of her posts about interesting life updates, and none of these attributes go unnoticed by her fans.
Ireland, who also appeared on covers for Vogue and Women's Fitness, obtained a commercial fishing license in July 2025, enabling her to hit the high seas with her longtime husband and former physician Greg Olsen. The news earned many supportive remarks from her followers, who were also fixated on her enduring beauty. "Never thought you would love to go fishing. Still beautiful and gorgeous as ever," one of her followers commented on the Instagram post. Another fan noted that Ireland is their favorite model, while another gushed, "She looks stunning without makeup!"
Kathy Ireland believes youthfulness begins internally
Kathy Ireland, like Bethenny Frankel, isn't letting aging control her life. In line with her beloved beach photos, the supermodel credits the ocean for her youthful energy. During an interview with Fox News Digital in 2026, she revealed that she became a certified scuba diver and enjoyed surfing as a teen. "I love being out there and when I'm out there, I feel like I'm 12 years old," Ireland beamed. "As far as youthfulness, it's a state of mind and I much prefer maturity to being younger."
Ireland was discovered by Elite Models at age 17 in 1981, and has since established herself as a renowned philanthropist, humanitarian, and the CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide. She was also recognized by Forbes as one of America's richest self-made women thanks to her licensing company. Despite her professional success, Ireland considers her three children — Erik, Lily, and Chloe — with husband Greg Olsen to be her greatest accomplishment, per American Essence. Like supermodel Linda Evangelista, who is still an absolute stunner today, Ireland is one of few from the modeling industry who has managed to maintain her je ne sais quoi vibe, and alongside her signature hair and makeup style, perhaps a sense of purpose and fulfilment has contributed to that.
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