Birth Name: Kimila Ann Basinger
Date of Birth: December 8, 1953
Place of Birth: Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, singer, former fashion model
Height: 5 ft 6.5 in; 1.69 m
Measurements: 36-24-36 (in); 92-60-92 (cm)
Basinger in one sentence – Kim is one of the most beautiful blondes in Hollywood history with a charming personality.
Quotes:
I work in a strange business, and trust is a word that’s not even in the vocabulary.
There is nothing more beautiful in this world than being a mother.
Interesting Facts:
She was a cheerleader in high school.
This beautiful American actress first became known for her modeling work. She started her modeling career at the age of 16 after winning the local Junior Beauty Contest.
Kim was a cover model for 5 years and earned $1000 per day but even though the money was good she wasn’t satisfied with the modeling industry.
At the age of 23 Kim quit modeling and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.
In 1983 Kim played the Bond girl in Never Say Never Again.
She acted in a number of Hollywood films including Nine and a Half Weeks, the Natural, Batman (1989), L.A. Confidential, I dream of Africa, etc.
Besinger won an Academy Award (Oscar), Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in L.A. Confidential.
She received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
She is a vegetarian and an animal rights supporter.
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Always remember that true beauty comes from within.