Supermodel and entrepreneur Kathy Ireland revealed a surprising detail about her decades-long marriage to Dr. Greg Olsen: she "pursued" him relentlessly before they officially met. During an interview at the MovieGuide Awards, Ireland recounted the story, explaining how she enlisted her mother's help in her quest to connect with Olsen.
Ireland's pursuit began after a chance encounter. "I was having lunch with my mom, who was a nurse, and saw this attractive doctor walk by," she shared. Determined to meet him, Ireland and her mother returned to the hospital where Olsen worked. "My mom would find out his pager code, and we'd wait around, visiting different floors hoping to run into him." Ireland admitted to feeling discouraged during the two-month pursuit, but her persistence eventually paid off.
Married since 1988, Ireland and Olsen have three children. Ireland has frequently spoken about her husband and their enduring relationship, often referencing her initial pursuit with humor and affection. In a past social media post, she shared a throwback photo of the couple, along with a handwritten note from Olsen, highlighting the importance of heartfelt gestures over material gifts.
Ireland attributes the strength of their marriage to their shared faith. "It’s not a contract, it’s a covenant with God at the center," she explained. This faith, she revealed, played a pivotal role in her life. At 18, while working as a model in Paris, Ireland had a transformative experience reading the Bible, which she credits with changing the course of her life.
At the MovieGuide Awards, Ireland presented the Faith and Freedom Award, emphasizing the importance of both in her life. She also expressed hope that prominent figures in Hollywood, such as Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson, would use their influence to inspire others and encourage them to embrace their faith.
