Rachel Hunter

Rachel Hunter is a New Zealand model, actress, and host of Imagination Television's Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty. She has appeared on numerous magazine covers and was a popular model for Sports Illustrated.

Model

September 9, 1969

Virgo

55

Auckland, New Zealand

Born on September 8, 1969, Rachel Hunter is a renowned model, actress, and television host from New Zealand. She rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, featuring in various fashion campaigns, music videos, and gracing the covers of esteemed magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Playboy, Cosmopolitan, and Harper’s Bazaar. Hunter is particularly well-known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, having been on the cover twice in 1994 and becoming one of the magazine’s most sought-after models.

In addition to her modeling career, Hunter has pursued acting, starring in films like “The Benchwarmers” and “Rock Star,” as well as television shows like “The Drew Carey Show.” She has also hosted her own television series, “Rachel Hunter’s Tour of Beauty,” on Imagination Television.

Throughout her life, Hunter has actively participated in philanthropic endeavors, working with organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Born Free Foundation.

Hunter has also maintained her passion for figure skating, which she began at the age of eight. She even competed in the New Zealand Figure Skating Championships in 1990, securing third place in the novice ladies’ category. Hunter continues to skate for recreation and credits the sport for helping her stay fit.

As one of New Zealand’s most iconic and beloved models, Rachel Hunter has made a significant impact on the fashion and entertainment industry. An interesting fact about her is that she participated in a 19-day silent retreat in India during the global pandemic.