Molly Sims

Molly Sims (born May 25, 1973)[2] is an American fashion model and actress. She has been featured in campaigns by a number of major brands, including Jimmy Choo, Escada, Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, and Chanel.[3] She was a frequent model in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in the early 2000s, and walked the runway for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001.[4]

Molly Sims
Sims in September 2008
Born (1973-05-25) May 25, 1973
Murray, Kentucky, U.S.
OccupationModel, actress
Years active1998–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2011)​
Children3
Modeling information
Height1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Agency
WebsiteOfficial website

As an actress, she portrayed Delinda Deline in NBC's comedy-drama series Las Vegas (2003–2008).

Early life and education

Molly Sims was born on May 25, 1973, She grew up as a child in Mayfield Ky lived on Chapel Court the old JU Kevil House, and then moved to Murray for her father to continue on with his book Co. in Murray, Kentucky, to Dottie and Jim Sims.[5] She has an older brother, Todd.[6] She is of German descent on her mother's side and English and Cherokee on her father's side.[7] Following her graduation from Murray High School in 1991,[8] Sims enrolled in Vanderbilt University to study political science.[5] In 1993, when Sims was 19 years old, she dropped out to pursue a career in modeling. At Vanderbilt, she was a member of Delta Delta Delta.

Career

Modeling

After sending her photos to a few modeling agencies, Sims got signed to Next Models Management in New York City.[9]

She was featured on the cover of Vogue Spain's April 1997 issue[10] and Vogue Paris' September 1999 issue.[11] In 2001, Sims became an official spokesmodel for Old Navy, appearing in advertisements known for using the tag line "You gotta get this look!"[12] Sims walked the runway for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001 and the following year she landed a multiyear contract with CoverGirl.[4][13] She has also appeared on the runway for Veronique Leroy, Jerome L'Huillier, Givenchy, Ann Demeulemeester, and Emanuel Ungaro.[14] She has graced the cover of numerous fashion magazines, including Ocean Drive, Lucky, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Glamour, Shape, Self, and Vanidades.[10]

She appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006; in the 2006 issue, she appeared in a photo wearing a bikini designed by Susan Rosen worth $30 million that was made of diamonds.[15]

In 2004, Sims launched Grayce by Molly Sims, a jewelry line consisting of necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets. The collection is available at HSN, Henri Bendel, Scoop, Ron Herman, and Matches London.[16]

Acting

She has appeared as a hostess for MTV's House of Style (2000–02) and Lifetime's Project Accessory (2011), a spin-off of the series Project Runway. Sims appeared in the music videos for Moby's "We Are All Made of Stars" (2002) and The Lonely Island's "Jizz in My Pants" (2008).[17]

Sims portrayed Delinda Deline in NBC's comedy-drama series Las Vegas (2003–2008), which focused on a team of people working at the fictional Montecito Resort and Casino dealing with issues that arise within the working environment.[18] The series concluded after five seasons on February 15, 2008.[19] Sims had guest roles on several television shows, such as Crossing Jordan, The Twilight Zone, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Royal Pains, Wedding Band, and Men at Work. She has appeared in several films, such as The Benchwarmers (2006), Yes Man (2008), The Pink Panther 2 (2009), and Fired Up! (2009).

Sims was a contributor on the ABC talk show The View during the 2015–2016 season.[20]

Personal life

Sims married Netflix executive Scott Stuber on September 24, 2011, at a Napa Valley vineyard.[21] The couple has three children, two sons, Brooks Alan, born on June 19, 2012,[22] Grey Douglas, born on January 10, 2017,[23] and a daughter, Scarlett May, born on March 25, 2015.[24]

Community involvement

Sims appeared on a special edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999), and won $125,000 for ovarian cancer research. Sims is a global ambassador for Population Services International's Five & Alive program, which addresses health crises facing children under the age of five and their families.[25][26] She is also an ambassador for Operation Smile.[27]

Filmography
Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Frank McKlusky, C.I. Injured Girl
2004 Starsky & Hutch Mrs. Feldman
2006 The Benchwarmers Liz
2008 Yes Man Stephanie
2009 The Pink Panther 2 Marguuerite
2009 Fired Up! Diora
2010 Venus & Vegas Angie
2013 Chez Upshaw Claire Bird
2020 The Wrong Missy Melissa
Sims modeling at The Heart Truth Fashion Show 2008
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2000–2002 House of Style Herself / Host 6 episodes
2002 Andy Richter Controls the Universe Tracy Episode: "Holy Sheep"
2003 The Twilight Zone Janet Tyler Episode: "Eye of the Beholder"
2003–2008 Las Vegas Delinda Deline Main role; 106 episodes
2005 Miss USA 2005 Herself / Celebrity Judge Television special
2007 Punk'd Herself
2007 Crossing Jordan Delinda Deline Episode: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
2008 Saturday Night Live Nightclub Girl SNL Digital Short: Jizz in My Pants
2008 The Rachel Zoe Project Herself Episodes: "Preview Special" and "Awash in Red Carpet"
2010 Project Runway Herself / Guest Judge Episode: "Takin' It to the Streets"
2011 Project Accessory Herself / Hostess 8 episodes
2012 Royal Pains Grace Hay Adams Episode: "This One's for Jack"
2012 Wedding Band Vanessa Episode: "Time of My Life"
2013 The Carrie Diaries Vicki Donovan Episodes: "Borderline" and "Strings Attached"
2014 Men at Work Kelly Episode: "Suburban Gibbs"
2015 Barely Famous Herself Episode: "Be More Likeable"
2015–2016 The View Herself / Guest Co-Hostess 11 episodes
Music videos
Year Title Artist Role
2002 "We Are All Made of Stars" Moby Molly Sims
2008 "Jizz in My Pants" The Lonely Island Girl at the Club

References
  1. "Molly Sims - Actor". Models.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  2. "Happy Birthday, Molly Sims! See the Supermodel's Mom-To-Be Tips". InStyle. May 25, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  3. FashionModelDirectory.com, The FMD-. "Molly Sims - Fashion Model | Models | Photos, Editorials & Latest News | The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  4. "Molly Sims Shows Support For Ashley Graham And Plus-Size Models". HuffPost Canada. March 24, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  5. Yu, Ting; Wang, Cynthia (December 4, 2000). "Model of Deportment". People. Time Inc. 54 (24). ISSN 0093-7673. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  6. "Q&A with Molly Sims". Golf Digest. August 2008.
  7. "I am author, model, actress and entrepreneur Molly Sims. AMA! : IAmA".
  8. Taylor, Kristin (July 9, 2007). "Molly Sims secure in her Murray roots". Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  9. "Katy Perry Roars as the Newest COVERGIRL". P&G. October 16, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. "Molly Sims Magazine Cover Photos - List of magazine covers featuring Molly Sims - FamousFix". FamousFix.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  11. FashionModelDirectory.com, The FMD-. "Cover of Vogue Paris with Molly Sims, September 1999 (ID:648)| Magazines | The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  12. DiChiara, Thomas (February 6, 2009). "5 Questions With: Molly Sims". Moviefone. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  13. "Photos from CoverGirls Through The Years". E! Online. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  14. "Life After the Runway: Molly Sims, Hungry No More!". The Cut. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  15. Manning, Charles (June 3, 2014). "15 Most Expensive Pieces of Lingerie EVER". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  16. "Grayce by Molly Sims -". Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  17. "Breaking Celeb News, Entertainment News, and Celebrity Gossip". Eonline.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  18. Swimmer, Susan (April 4, 2006). "Molly Sims Live from Las Vegas". Marie Claire. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  19. "Molly Sims Shares Behind-the-Scenes Memories From Las Vegas Ahead of E! Marathon". E! Online. June 24, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  20. "Season 19 of 'The View' kicks off with new cast, old favorite". ABC7 San Francisco. September 8, 2015.
  21. Zuckerman, Blaine (September 25, 2011). "Molly Sims Marries Scott Stuber". People. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  22. "Molly Sims Welcomes Son Brooks Alan". People. June 19, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  23. "Molly Sims Welcomes Son Grey Douglas". PEOPLE. January 11, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  24. "Molly Sims Welcomes Daughter Scarlett May". People. March 26, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  25. "Molly Sims: Worker in Progress :: Articles". Vegas Magazine. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  26. "Molly Sims' Graceful Glamour :: Articles". Aspen Peak Magazine. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
  27. "Molly Sims: Charity Work & Causes". Look to the Stars. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
Preceded by
Rebecca Romijn		 Host of House of Style
2000		 Succeeded by
Bar Refaeli
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