born 1965
Paulina Porizkova is a Czech-American model, actress, and author, born on April 9, 1965, in Prostějov, Czechoslovakia. She gained fame in the 1980s as one of the first Eastern European models to achieve international success, featuring on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and becoming a prominent figure in the fashion industry. In addition to her modeling work, Porizkova has appeared in several films and television shows, and she is recognized for her candid discussions on aging and beauty.