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Kimmarie Johnson
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Johnson at the Mann Chinese Theater
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Kim Marie Johnson
April 8, 1972 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Occupation | Model, Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Green |
Kimmarie Johnson (born April 8, 1976) is an American actress, model, and businesswoman. She is also known for winning beauty pageants. Kimmarie started her own company in 2011 called SkinGlow by Kimmarie. This company sells and gives advice on skin care and beauty products.
Earlier in her career, Kimmarie won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant. She then represented her home state of Pennsylvania in the Miss USA pageant.
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Kimmarie Johnson's Early Life
Kimmarie Johnson was born on April 8, 1976, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of three children. Kimmarie grew up in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. She went to Wilkinsburg High School.
While in high school, she joined a special program for young people. Kimmarie was very popular and was named Homecoming Queen in high school. She also became Homecoming Queen later in college!
When she was about ten years old, Kimmarie and her family moved in with her grandmother. She also lived with other family members for a time. At age sixteen, she took on a big responsibility helping care for her oldest brother's baby daughter.
Kimmarie later studied elementary education and child psychology at California University of Pennsylvania. After college, she moved to New York City.
Her Exciting Career Journey
After finishing college, Kimmarie first worked as a flight attendant. She flew on international flights, seeing many parts of the world. While working, she was discovered by a modeling agency in Pittsburgh.
She soon became a model for famous brands like Vidal Sassoon, Oscar de la Renta, and United Colors of Benetton.
Beauty Pageant Success
In 1992, Kimmarie decided to try something new. Even without any past pageant experience, she entered and won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant! This win allowed her to represent Pennsylvania in the 1993 Miss USA pageant. She did very well, finishing in the top 5. Many people thought she would win the whole competition.
Acting and Entertainment
In 1996, Kimmarie moved to Los Angeles, California. She continued her modeling career there. Soon, she started acting. Her first acting role was in the movie Dude, Where's My Car?.
Kimmarie loved acting and began taking classes to improve her skills. She also found a passion for dancing and took many dance lessons. She appeared in several TV shows, including Beverly Hills, 90210 and Wanda at Large. She also acted in the film Diary of a Tired Black Man.
After her son was born in 2003, Kimmarie took a break from acting for a few years. She later returned to the stage. From 2007 to 2010, she played lead roles in several plays. These included "The Next Stage" and an adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
Becoming a Film Producer
Kimmarie also became involved in making movies. She was an executive producer for the film The Last Eve. This movie was directed by Young Man Kang. The Last Eve won several awards at film festivals. These awards included Best Action Feature Film and Best Cinematography.
Starting Her Own Business
In 2011, Kimmarie used her knowledge of beauty to start her own business. She worked with experts in the skin care industry. Together, they created SkinGlow by Kimmarie. This company offers a line of skin care and beauty products. In September 2012, she launched her first product. It was called Ori Shea Butter, a natural extract from the Shea nut tree.
Kimmarie Johnson's Work in Film and TV
Kimmarie Johnson has appeared in various films and television shows. She has played different roles, showing her acting range.
- Films: She acted in movies like Dude, Where's My Car?, Carman: The Champion, and The Summer of Massacre.
- TV Shows: Her TV appearances include Beverly Hills, 90210 and Wanda at Large.
She has also worked as an executive producer on films like The Last Eve and Kimchi Warrior.
