Rachel Hunter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rachel Hunter
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Hunter in 2008
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| Born | 8 September 1969 |
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| Years active | 1986–Present |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
Rachel Hunter (born September 8, 1969) is a famous model and actress from New Zealand. She has also hosted a TV show called Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty. You might have seen her on the covers of many well-known magazines. These include Vogue, Elle, and Sports Illustrated. She was on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue twice, in 1994 and 2006.
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Early Life and Dreams
Rachel Hunter was born in Glenfield, a part of Auckland, New Zealand. She went to Glenfield College for her education. When she was a child, her parents divorced. Rachel dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer. However, she was diagnosed with a rare blood disease. This health issue meant she could not continue her dancing dreams.
Rachel Hunter's Career
Becoming a Model
Rachel Hunter started her modeling career when she was just 16 years old. She worked in France, Australia, and New Zealand. She appeared in magazines like Australian Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. In New Zealand, she became the face of Tip Top Ice-Cream. She was known as the "Trumpet Girl" for their ice cream.
Soon, she signed with Ford Models. Her career took off quickly. She got a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics. She was their spokesperson for several years. Rachel became famous around the world after appearing as a swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated in 1989. She was on the cover again in 1994 with other supermodels. In 2006, she was on the cover by herself. She also appeared on the covers of Vogue Italia and Elle.
Today, Rachel Hunter is still signed with top modeling agencies. These include Ford Models in New York and Select Model Management in London.
Acting Roles
Rachel Hunter first appeared on television in 1985. It was an advertisement for Tip Top ice cream. She later guest-starred in a 1997 episode of The Drew Carey Show. She played herself in that episode.
Rachel has acted in several independent films. These include A Walk in the Park (1999) and Two Shades of Blue (2000). She played a cook in the film La Cucina. She also had a small role in The Benchwarmers (2006). You might also remember her from the music video for Fountains of Wayne's 2003 song "Stacy's Mom".
In 2005, Rachel was one of the first celebrities on Dancing with the Stars. She also appeared on a celebrity episode of Lingo. She and her partner won $30,000 for charity. Rachel is an ambassador for The Born Free Foundation. She even started the Rachel Hunter Lowland Gorilla Fund. She also appeared in the 2004 Christmas Special of The Vicar of Dibley. Later, she starred in TV movies like Confessions of a Go-Go Girl (2008) and Piranhaconda (2011).
From 2012 to 2013, Rachel was a judge on New Zealand's Got Talent. In 2015, she hosted her own TV show. It was called Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty for TV One. On the show, she traveled the world to learn about what beauty means in different countries.
Personal Life
Rachel Hunter married rock star Rod Stewart in 1990. She was 21 years old at the time. They had two children together: Renée (born in 1992) and Liam (born in 1994). They separated in 1999 and their divorce was finalized in 2006.
Images for kids
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Hunter in 2008
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Hunter (left), alongside the governor-general, Dame Patsy Reddy, at the Suffrage 125 launch at Government House, Wellington, on 7 March 2018
See also
In Spanish: Rachel Hunter para niños
