Molly Sims (born May 25, 1973)[2] is an American fashion model and actress. She was featured in campaigns for Jimmy Choo, Escada, Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, and Chanel, among others. [3] She frequently modeled for 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 | |
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 Sims in September 2008 | |
| Born | May 25, 1973 Murray, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Agency |
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| Website | Official website |
As an actress, she portrayed Delinda Deline in NBC's comedy-drama series Las Vegas (2003–2008), and the "right Missy" in The Wrong Missy (2020).
Early life and education
editMolly Sims was born on May 25, 1973, to Jim and Dottie Sims. As a child she lived in Mayfield, Kentucky, then moved to Murray, Kentucky, so that her father could continue working for his book company located in Murray, Kentucky.[5] She has an older brother, Todd.[6] Following her graduation from Murray High School in 1991,[7] 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
editModeling
editAfter sending her photos to a few modeling agencies, Sims got signed to Next Models Management in New York City.[8]
She was featured on the cover of Vogue Spain's April 1997 issue[9] and Vogue Paris' September 1999 issue.[10] In 2001, Sims became an official spokesmodel for Old Navy, appearing in advertisements known for using the tag line "You gotta get this look!"[11] 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][12] She has also appeared on the runway for Veronique Leroy, Jerome L'Huillier, Givenchy, Ann Demeulemeester, and Emanuel Ungaro.[13] She has graced the cover of numerous fashion magazines, including Ocean Drive, Lucky, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Glamour, Shape, Self, and Vanidades.[9]
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.[14]
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.[15]
Acting
editShe 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).[16]
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.[17] The series concluded after five seasons on February 15, 2008.[18] 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.[19]
Personal life
editSims married Netflix executive Scott Stuber on September 24, 2011, at a Napa Valley vineyard.[20] The couple has three children, two sons born in 2012 and 2017; and a daughter born in 2015.[21][22][23]
Community involvement
editSims appeared on a special edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999), and won $125,000 for ovarian cancer research, and hosted a charity event benefiting Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.[24] 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
edit| 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 | Marguerite | |
| 2009 | Fired Up! | Diora | |
| 2010 | Venus & Vegas | Angie | |
| 2013 | Chez Upshaw | Claire Bird | |
| 2020 | The Wrong Missy | Melissa | |
| 2021 | Yes Day | Hiring Executive |
| 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 | Contributor / Guest Co-Hostess | 11 episodes |
| 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
edit- ^ "Molly Sims - Actor". Models.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Happy Birthday, Molly Sims! See the Supermodel's Mom-To-Be Tips". InStyle. May 25, 2012. Archived from the original on February 12, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
- ^ FashionModelDirectory.com, The FMD-. "Molly Sims - Fashion Model | Models | Photos, Editorials & Latest News | The FMD". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Molly Sims Shows Support For Ashley Graham And Plus-Size Models". HuffPost Canada. March 24, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Yu, Ting; Wang, Cynthia (December 4, 2000). "Model of Deportment". People. 54 (24). Time Inc. ISSN 0093-7673. Archived from the original on August 4, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ^ "Q&A with Molly Sims". Golf Digest. August 2008.
- ^ Taylor, Kristin (July 9, 2007). "Molly Sims secure in her Murray roots". Murray Ledger & Times. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ^ "Katy Perry Roars as the Newest COVERGIRL". P&G. October 16, 2013. Archived from the original on November 3, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ^ a b "Molly Sims Magazine Cover Photos - List of magazine covers featuring Molly Sims - FamousFix". FamousFix.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ DiChiara, Thomas (February 6, 2009). "5 Questions With: Molly Sims". Moviefone. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ^ "Photos from CoverGirls Through The Years". E! Online. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "Life After the Runway: Molly Sims, Hungry No More!". The Cut. September 8, 2007. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ Manning, Charles (June 3, 2014). "15 Most Expensive Pieces of Lingerie EVER". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
- ^ "Grayce by Molly Sims -". Archived from the original on March 29, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ "Breaking Celeb News, Entertainment News, and Celebrity Gossip". Eonline.com. December 8, 2008. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ Swimmer, Susan (April 4, 2006). "Molly Sims Live from Las Vegas". Marie Claire. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "Molly Sims Shares Behind-the-Scenes Memories From Las Vegas Ahead of E! Marathon". E! Online. June 24, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "Season 19 of 'The View' kicks off with new cast, old favorite". ABC7 San Francisco. September 8, 2015.
- ^ Zuckerman, Blaine (September 25, 2011). "Molly Sims Marries Scott Stuber". People. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Molly Sims Welcomes Son Brooks Alan". People. June 19, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ "Molly Sims Welcomes Son Grey Douglas". PEOPLE. January 11, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ "Molly Sims Welcomes Daughter Scarlett May". People. March 26, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ Washington, Arlene (June 14, 2016). "Rachel Zoe, Molly Sims, Melissa Rivers Share Their Summer Must-Haves at L.A.'s Super Saturday Event". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Molly Sims: Worker in Progress :: Articles". Vegas Magazine. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Molly Sims' Graceful Glamour :: Articles". Aspen Peak Magazine. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Molly Sims: Charity Work & Causes". Look to the Stars. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
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