Molly Sims

Early life and education

Molly Sims was born on May 25, 1973, to Jim and Dottie Sims. As a child she lived in Mayfield, Kentucky, then moved to Murray, Kentucky, so that her father could continue working for his book company located in Murray, Kentucky. She has an older brother. Following her graduation from Murray High School in 1991, Sims enrolled in Vanderbilt University to study political science. In 1993, when Sims was 19 years old, she dropped out to pursue a career in modeling. At Vanderbilt, she was a member of Delta Delta Delta.

Career

Modeling

After sending her photos to a few modeling agencies, Sims got signed to Next Models Management in New York City.

She was featured on the cover of Vogue Spain's April 1997 issue and Vogue Paris' September 1999 issue. In 2001, Sims became an official spokesmodel for Old Navy, appearing in advertisements known for using the tag line "You gotta get this look!" Sims walked the runway for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001 and the following year she landed a multiyear contract with CoverGirl. She has also appeared on the runway for Veronique Leroy, Jerome L'Huillier, Givenchy, Ann Demeulemeester, and Emanuel Ungaro. She has graced the cover of numerous fashion magazines, including Ocean Drive, Lucky, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Glamour, Shape, Self, and Vanidades.

She appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006; in the 2006 issue, she appeared in a photo wearing a bikini designed by Susan Rosen worth $30 million that was made of diamonds.

In 2004, Sims launched Grayce by Molly Sims, a jewelry line consisting of necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets. The collection is available at HSN, Henri Bendel, Scoop, Ron Herman, and Matches London.

Acting

She has appeared as a hostess for MTV's House of Style (2000–02) and Lifetime's Project Accessory (2011), a spin-off of the series Project Runway. Sims appeared in the music videos for Moby's "We Are All Made of Stars" (2002) and The Lonely Island's "Jizz in My Pants" (2008).

Sims portrayed Delinda Deline in NBC's comedy-drama series Las Vegas (2003–2008), which focused on a team of people working at the fictional Montecito Resort and Casino dealing with issues that arise within the working environment. The series concluded after five seasons on February 15, 2008. Sims had guest roles on several television shows, such as Crossing Jordan, The Twilight Zone, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Royal Pains, Wedding Band, and Men at Work. She has appeared in several films, such as The Benchwarmers (2006), Yes Man (2008), The Pink Panther 2 (2009), and Fired Up! (2009).

Sims was a contributor on the ABC talk show The View during the 2015–2016 season.

YSE Beauty

Sims is the founder of YSE Beauty, a skincare line created following her personal experience with aging, cystic acne, and melasma.

Podcast

Sims hosts the Lipstick On the Rim podcast.

Personal life

Sims married Netflix executive Scott Stuber on September 24, 2011, at a Napa Valley vineyard. The couple has three children, two sons born in 2012 and 2017; and a daughter born in 2015.

Community involvement

Sims appeared on a special edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1999), and won $125,000 for ovarian cancer research, and hosted a charity event benefiting Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Sims is a global ambassador for Population Services International's Five & Alive program, which addresses health crises facing children under the age of five and their families. She is also an ambassador for Operation Smile.

Filmography

References

References

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6. [http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-courses/2008-08/simsinterview "Q&A with Molly Sims"]. ''Golf Digest.'' August 2008.
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8. (October 16, 2013). "Katy Perry Roars as the Newest COVERGIRL". [[P&G]].
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10. (February 6, 2009). "5 Questions With: Molly Sims". Moviefone.
11. "Photos from CoverGirls Through The Years".
12. (September 8, 2007). "Life After the Runway: Molly Sims, Hungry No More!".
13. (June 3, 2014). "15 Most Expensive Pieces of Lingerie EVER". [[Cosmopolitan (magazine).
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15. (December 8, 2008). "Breaking Celeb News, Entertainment News, and Celebrity Gossip".
16. Swimmer, Susan. (April 4, 2006). "Molly Sims Live from Las Vegas".
17. (June 24, 2020). "Molly Sims Shares Behind-the-Scenes Memories From Las Vegas Ahead of E! Marathon".
18. (September 8, 2015). "Season 19 of 'The View' kicks off with new cast, old favorite".
19. Hopkins, Kathryn. (October 14, 2025). "Molly Sims Talks Yse Beauty, Sephora Success, Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship".
20. (June 6, 2025). "The Skincare and Makeup Products Molly Sims, 52, Swears By".
21. "Molly Sims' Skin-Care Brand for Busy Women Debuts at Sephora: "The Cheat Sheet I Wish I Had"".
22. Zuckerman, Blaine. (September 25, 2011). "Molly Sims Marries Scott Stuber". People.
23. (June 19, 2012). "Molly Sims Welcomes Son Brooks Alan". People.
24. (January 11, 2017). "Molly Sims Welcomes Son Grey Douglas". PEOPLE.
25. (March 26, 2015). "Molly Sims Welcomes Daughter Scarlett May". People.
26. Washington, Arlene. (June 14, 2016). "Rachel Zoe, Molly Sims, Melissa Rivers Share Their Summer Must-Haves at L.A.'s Super Saturday Event".
27. "Molly Sims: Worker in Progress :: Articles". Vegas Magazine.
28. "Molly Sims' Graceful Glamour :: Articles". Aspen Peak Magazine.
29. "Molly Sims: Charity Work & Causes".