Kim Alexis
Kim Alexis (born July 15, 1960) is an American supermodel, actress, and health advocate. Learn about her rise in the modeling world, transitions into television and wellness, and her most inspiring quotes and life lessons.
Introduction
Kim Alexis emerged as one of the most recognized faces of the modeling world in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. Known for her athletic build, porcelain features, and versatile look, she appeared on the covers of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, and more. Over time she evolved beyond modeling—into acting, television hosting, and wellness advocacy. Her journey reflects transformation, purpose, and authenticity.
Early Life and Family
Kim Alexis was born on July 15, 1960 in Lockport, New York, and she grew up in the suburbs of Buffalo.
From a young age, Alexis was involved in athletics: she began swimming competitively at age six and continued through her high school years at Lockport High School.
Modeling Career & Rise to Prominence
Alexis entered the modeling world around 1978, quickly gaining attention for her strong, athletic figure and classical beauty.
In 1983, Alexis became the face of Revlon’s Ultima II line, succeeding Lauren Hutton in that role. Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Self, and Sports Illustrated.
Her modeling era coincided with a period when models were less vocal and more visual—Alexis has reflected that in retrospective interviews, noting that models in her era were often “just a canvas” without public voice.
Transition to Television, Film & Other Ventures
Television & Hosting
In the 1990s, Kim grew into on-camera work. She hosted health-oriented shows such as Healthy Kids on the Family Channel and on Lifetime. Daily ion, a syndicated program distributed by MGM.
She also appeared on reality and variety formats: in 2005 she participated in VH1’s But Can They Sing?, though she was eliminated in its second week.
Acting & Appearances
Alexis made various acting appearances:
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In 1993, she appeared (as herself) in the Cheers finale “One for the Road.”
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She had a role in the anthology horror film Body Bags (1993).
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In 1998, she appeared in Holy Man alongside Eddie Murphy.
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Her TV credits include guest parts in shows like The Commish.
Wellness & Advocacy
In more recent years, Kim Alexis has embraced health, wellness, and “clean living” as central focuses of her public persona.
Personal Life
Kim has been married more than once and is a mother to three sons:
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With ex-husband Jim Stockton, she has two sons: Jamie and Bobby.
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With former NHL hockey player Ron Duguay, she has a son named Noah (born 1994).
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She spent much of her family life in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
In interviews she often cites her faith, motherhood, and self-awareness as guiding forces.
Style, Philosophy & Public Voice
Kim Alexis is known for combining beauty and substance. She has repeatedly emphasized that inner health, self-care, and spiritual grounding matter as much (if not more) than outward appearance.
She has also spoken critically about the modeling industry’s evolution. For example, she has criticized the trend of models gaining fame first (e.g. via social media) rather than earning it through modeling work, suggesting that the balance is shifting away from merit-based modeling.
She reflects on aging with acceptance, owning changes in one’s body, and cultivating wisdom.
Notable Quotes by Kim Alexis
Here are some of her more frequently cited quotes, which illuminate her mindset on beauty, motherhood, identity, and perseverance:
“Modeling is a lonely business… You don’t speak. You don’t really portray anything but an image… the business is so superfluous about dealing with the outside, it messes with your mind.”
“I would rather exercise than read a newspaper.”
“I think to be a supermodel you first had to be a model, and I think people are jumping and missing that stage.”
“The biggest change for me as a mom was realizing I needed to put someone else before me. Now the hardest part about the empty nest is learning to put myself first.”
“I want people to know that blood tests alone won’t always detect thyroid disease. My blood panels were normal. I think a lot more people have this disease than are diagnosed.”
“I look at being older and gaining wisdom. I’ve learned to stay fit and healthy. I accept my body, my life, and my circumstances.”
“You have to be a model and multifaceted, but there's not a lot of ways for a model to be multifaceted because the actresses took all the covers.”
These lines reflect her thinking about self-worth, health, motherhood, and industry pressures.
Lessons & Insights from Her Life
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Evolve your identity beyond a single role.
Kim Alexis transitioned from model to host, actress, wellness advocate—showing that reinvention is part of growth. -
Speak your truths.
She has been candid about health struggles (particularly thyroid issues) and body image, helping others feel less alone. -
Value inner well-being.
For her, beauty is holistic: physical health, spirituality, service, and mental poise. -
Balance is ongoing.
Her reflections on motherhood, career, and self suggest that life doesn’t demand perfection but self-awareness. -
Stand for merit.
Her critique of models gaining fame without craft suggests she values hard work, integrity, and authenticity.
Conclusion
Kim Alexis is more than just a supermodel of the 1980s—she is a figure of transformation, a voice for wellness, and someone who models (so to speak) how to age, evolve, and stay grounded. Her journey underscores that outer stature can coexist with inner strength, and that true influence often comes from evolving with integrity.