Molly Sims facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Molly Sims
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Sims in September 2008
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| Born | May 25, 1973 Murray, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Occupation | Model, actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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Scott Stuber (m. 2011)
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| Children | 3 |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
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Molly Sims (born May 25, 1973) is an American fashion model and actress. She is known for her work in modeling and acting. She appeared in many campaigns for famous brands like Jimmy Choo and Chanel.
Molly also frequently modeled for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She walked the runway for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001. As an actress, she played Delinda Deline in the TV show Las Vegas.
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Early Life and Education
Molly Sims was born on May 25, 1973. Her parents are Jim and Dottie Sims. She lived in Mayfield, Kentucky, as a child. Later, her family moved to Murray, Kentucky, for her father's book company. Molly has an older brother named Todd.
After finishing Murray High School in 1991, Molly went to Vanderbilt University. She planned to study political science. However, in 1993, when she was 19, Molly decided to leave college. She wanted to start a career in modeling instead.
Career Highlights
Modeling Career
Molly Sims started her modeling journey by sending her photos to different agencies. She was soon signed by Next Models Management in New York City. This was a big step for her career.
She appeared on the cover of Vogue Spain in 1997 and Vogue Paris in 1999. In 2001, Molly became a spokesperson for Old Navy. She was in their ads, famous for the line "You gotta get this look!" She also walked the runway for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001. The next year, she signed a multi-year contract with CoverGirl.
Molly has been on the cover of many other fashion magazines. These include Ocean Drive, Lucky, Marie Claire, and Elle. She also appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue several times. In 2006, she wore a special bikini made of diamonds worth $30 million for the magazine.
In 2004, Molly Sims started her own jewelry line called Grayce by Molly Sims. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets. You can find her jewelry at stores like HSN.
Acting Roles
Molly Sims has also had a successful acting career. She was a hostess for MTV's House of Style from 2000 to 2002. She also hosted Project Accessory on Lifetime in 2011. This show was a spin-off of Project Runway.
Molly played Delinda Deline in the NBC comedy-drama series Las Vegas. This show was about people working at a fictional casino. It ran for five seasons, from 2003 to 2008. Molly also had guest roles on other TV shows. These include Crossing Jordan and Royal Pains.
She has appeared in several movies too. Some of her films are The Benchwarmers (2006), Yes Man (2008), and The Pink Panther 2 (2009). From 2015 to 2016, Molly was a contributor on the 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. Their daughter was born in 2015.
Community Involvement
Molly Sims is also involved in charity work. 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.
Molly is a global ambassador for Population Services International's Five & Alive program. This program helps children under five and their families with health issues. She is also an ambassador for Operation Smile, which provides surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate.
Images for kids
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Sims modeling at The Heart Truth Fashion Show 2008
See also
In Spanish: Molly Sims para niños
