Molly Sims facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Molly Sims
Sims in September 2008
Born	(1973-05-25) May 25, 1973 (age 52) Murray, Kentucky, U.S.
Occupation	Model, actress
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Scott Stuber (m. 2011)
Children	3
Modeling information
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Agency	Next Model Management (New York, Paris, Milan, London, Los Angeles, Miami) View Management (Barcelona)

Molly Sims, born on May 25, 1973, is an American fashion model and actress. She has been featured in major fashion campaigns for brands like Jimmy Choo and Chanel. She was also a frequent model for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in the early 2000s. In 2001, she walked the runway for the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

As an actress, Molly Sims played Delinda Deline in the TV show Las Vegas from 2003 to 2008. She also appeared in the movie The Wrong Missy in 2020.

Early Life and Education

Molly Sims was born to Jim and Dottie Sims on May 25, 1973. She grew up in Mayfield, Kentucky, and later moved to Murray, Kentucky. This move happened because her father's book company was located in Murray. Molly has an older brother.

After finishing Murray High School in 1991, Sims went to Vanderbilt University. She planned to study political science. However, in 1993, when she was 19, she decided to leave college. She wanted to focus on a career in modeling instead. While at Vanderbilt, she was part of the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Career Highlights

Modeling Career

Molly Sims started her modeling journey by sending her photos to different agencies. She was then signed by Next Models Management in New York City.

She appeared on the cover of Vogue Spain in April 1997 and Vogue Paris in September 1999. In 2001, Sims became a spokesperson for Old Navy. She was in their advertisements, which were known for the phrase "You gotta get this look!" She also walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001. The next year, she signed a multi-year contract with CoverGirl.

Molly Sims has also walked the runway for many designers, including Givenchy. She has been on the covers of many fashion magazines. These include Ocean Drive, Lucky, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour.

She appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue several times: in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006. In the 2006 issue, she wore a special bikini. It was designed by Susan Rosen and was made of diamonds.

In 2004, Sims started her own jewelry line called Grayce by Molly Sims. This collection includes necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets. You can find her jewelry at stores like HSN and Henri Bendel.

Acting Roles

Molly Sims has hosted TV shows like MTV's House of Style (2000–2002) and Lifetime's Project Accessory (2011). This show was a spin-off of Project Runway. She also appeared in music videos, including one for Moby's song "We Are All Made of Stars" in 2002 and another for The Lonely Island in 2008.

Sims is well-known for her role as Delinda Deline in the NBC comedy-drama series Las Vegas. The show was about a team working at a fictional casino and dealing with daily challenges. The series ran for five seasons and ended in 2008. Molly Sims also had guest roles on other TV shows, such as Crossing Jordan and Royal Pains. She has appeared in several movies, including The Benchwarmers (2006), Yes Man (2008), and The Pink Panther 2 (2009).

From 2015 to 2016, Sims was a contributor on the ABC talk show The View.

Personal Life

Molly Sims married Netflix executive Scott Stuber on September 24, 2011. Their wedding took place at a vineyard in Napa Valley. The couple has three children. They have two sons, born in 2012 and 2017, and a daughter, born in 2015.

Community Involvement

Molly Sims is involved in several charity efforts. She appeared on a special episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 1999. She won $125,000 for ovarian cancer research. She also hosted a charity event to help the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.

Sims is a global ambassador for Population Services International's Five & Alive program. This program helps address health issues for children under five and their families. She is also an ambassador for Operation Smile, an organization that provides free surgeries for children with cleft lip and cleft palate.

Filmography

Images for kids

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  Sims modeling at The Heart Truth Fashion Show 2008

See also

In Spanish: Molly Sims para niños