Gena Lee Nolin was born on November 29, 1971 in Duluth, Minnesota.
Early Life and Career:
Nolin grew up in Colorado and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada during her senior year of high school. In Las Vegas, she began pursuing modeling and won several beauty contests, including Ford Models and Elite Model Management’s regional “Look of the Year” contests, as well as the Miss Barbizon USA national title.
Early Television Work:
In 1994, Nolin got her start on television as one of the models on the game show “The Price is Right”. She appeared on the show for about a year.
Breakthrough Role on Baywatch:
In 1995, Nolin landed her breakthrough role as Neely Capshaw on the hit series “Baywatch”. She played this character from 1995 to 1998, appearing in 64 episodes. This role brought her international recognition and established her as a sex symbol of the 1990s.
Other Acting Roles:
After “Baywatch”, Nolin continued acting in various projects:
- She had a small role on “The Young and the Restless” in 1996
- Starred in the TV movie “Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay” (1998)
- Appeared in films like “The Underground Comedy Movie” (1999) and “The Flunky” (2000)
Lead Role in Sheena:
From 2000 to 2002, Nolin starred in the TV series “Sheena”, playing the titular role in 35 episodes. She also performed the “FSU Fight Song” for the show.
Later Career:
- Reprised her role as Neely Capshaw in “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding” (2003)
- Made appearances in “Sharknado: The 4th Awakens” (2016) and “Killing Hasselhoff” (2017)
Television Appearances:
Nolin has made numerous appearances on various TV shows and specials, including:
- “Hollywood Squares” (40 episodes from 2001-2004)
- “Fear Factor” (2002)
- “Celebrity Ghost Stories” (2010)
- Judge on “Miss Universe 2002”
Personal Life:
Nolin has been married three times:
- Greg Fahlman (1993-2004)
- Cale Hulse (2004-present) – They have two children together
She is also a mother to a son from her previous marriage.
Health Advocacy:
In 2009, Nolin was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. She has since become an advocate for thyroid health awareness and wrote a book titled “Beautiful Inside and Out: Conquering Thyroid Disease with a Healthy, Happy, ‘Thyroid Sexy’ Life” in 2013.
Other Ventures:
- Released a workout video “The Gena Lee Nolin Workout” in 2001
- Has been a spokesperson for various brands including Sasson Jeans, Clothestime, and Swatch
Throughout her career, Gena Lee Nolin has demonstrated versatility as an actress, model, and health advocate. While she is best known for her role on “Baywatch”, she has continued to work in the entertainment industry and use her platform to raise awareness about health issues.
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