Biography
Paulina Porizkova (born Pavlína Pořízková) is a Czechoslovak-born supermodel, actress, and author who rose to global fame in the 1980s. Often cited as one of the most successful models of her era, she became the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1984. In recent years, she has gained widespread acclaim as an advocate for age inclusivity and body positivity, sharing candid, unfiltered reflections on aging through her writing and social media.
Awards & recognition
- Great Immigrants Award · 2010
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1990 · nominated
Filmography24 titles
Desperate Housewives
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty & the Beast in Me
RuPaul's Drag Race
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Arizona Dream
Jane by Design
The Mysteries of Laura
Thursday
Saturday Night Live
Larger than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story
Dancing with the Stars
Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue
America's Next Top Model
Her Alibi
People I Know
Nightcap
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now
Female Perversions
Tamron Hall
Wedding Bell Blues
Dark Asylum
Intern
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2004
Sherri