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.

Paulina Porizkova

Acting Born April 9, 1965 Prostějov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

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.

Known For

Saturday Night Live

Self - Special Guest

Saturday Night Live

Self (uncredited)

Desperate Housewives

Paulina Porizkova

Dancing with the Stars

Self - Contestant

RuPaul's Drag Race

Self - Guest Judge

Sherri

Self - Guest

Late Night with David Letterman

Self - Guest

The Tamron Hall Show

Self - Guest

America's Next Top Model

Self - Guest

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Self

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Self

The Mysteries of Laura

Charlotte Bernice