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Kim Alexis
Supermodel, actress, fitness expert, and author
Kim Alexis is part of an elite team of models who rose to the “supermodel” status in the 1980s. Kim’s career started when she was discovered at 17 by a Buffalo agency. She moved to New York City and received a remarkably positive response from the fashion and beauty industries. Although she did runway and fashion, she became known for her work in beauty. Kim could be seen repeatedly on magazine covers and had over 500 worldwide including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and set the cover record for Glamour. In 1983, she replaced Lauren Hutton as the face of Revlon’s Ultima II line becoming one of the most recognizable faces in America.
She rounded out her supermodel status by being in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for 6 years, which made perfect sense, given Kim is the picture of a healthy woman and grew up swimming in Lockport.
Kim transitioned into broadcasting by becoming the fashion editor for Good Morning America. She then went on to host TV shows such as “Your Mind and Body”, “Healthy Kids” and “Ticket to Adventure”. Her most recent hosting roles include “Food Quest” on Food Network and “She’s Got the Look” on TV Land.
She also appeared in the film “Holy Man”, alongside Eddie Murphy. Kim also had a memorable guest spot in the final episode of the sitcom “Cheers”, titled “One for the Road”. Most recently she was one of the models featured in HBO’s documentary “About Face”, which draws a parallel conversation with supermodels of many different generations about what made them relevant and what has changed since then.
After her modeling career, using what she learned from the business, she also penned books. These include the nonfiction book “A Model for a Better Future” and a fictional book, “Beauty to Die For”. She has written five eBooks: “Modeling: How to be Discovered”, “Lean Clean”, “Cheat Eat”, “My Healthy Thyroid” and “Dieting Lessons” which can be found on Amazon.
Known for her background in sports and her continuous healthy life style, Kim has run in 8 marathons and was a spokesperson for the New York City Marathon and the More magazine half marathon. She has been associated with the promotion of several health products, supplements and causes.
Kim never let herself be misled by other people’s influences and remained true to her upbringing and beliefs. An outspoken conservative, Alexis was one of the few models of her time who refused to pose for nude pictures and has always advocated for a healthy, spiritually connected way of living. She raised three sons and continues to work toward her life goal: encouraging other women to be their best in all areas of life.
BOOKS
Lean Clean
A Model for a Better Future
With a Little Luck
Cheat Eat
Dieting Lessons
Modeling: How to be Discovered
My Thyroid Journey

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