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Paulina Porizkova is a Czech-born, Swedish-American model, actress, and author. She rose to prominence in the 1980s, becoming one of the world's highest-paid models.

Born in Prostějov, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) in 1965, Porizkova immigrated to Sweden as a child. Her modeling career began in Paris, and she quickly gained international recognition, appearing on the covers of magazines like Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Vogue.

Beyond modeling, Porizkova has ventured into acting, appearing in films such as "Her Alibi" and "Arizona Dream". She has also authored books, including the novel "A Model Summer" and the essay collection "No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful."

More recently, Porizkova has gained attention for her outspokenness on aging, beauty standards, and relationships, particularly following the death of her estranged husband, Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars. She remains a prominent figure in media and continues to advocate for body positivity and challenging societal norms.