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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.
She is a Czechoslovak-born supermodel, actress, and author who rose to international prominence in the 1980s and continues to work as a public voice on aging.
She is recognized for her modeling career, including being the first Central European model to grace the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover, and for film roles in productions such as Arizona Dream and Thursday.