Paulina Porizkova, born Pavlína Pořízková on April 9, 1965, in Prostějov, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), is a model, actress, author, and television personality. She gained international recognition as a model in the 1980s after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1984 and 1985.
While primarily known for her modeling career, Porizkova also ventured into acting. Her acting career includes roles in both film and television. She is not primarily known for acting, but has taken on roles throughout her career.
Her most notable acting roles include:
Porizkova has also made appearances on television, including:
Beyond acting and modeling, Porizkova is an accomplished author. She has written a novel, A Model Summer, and a collection of essays, No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful. She is also a public speaker and advocate for body positivity and ageism awareness.
Porizkova was married to Ric Ocasek, the lead singer of the band