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Kathy Jacobs made it her mission to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s iconic swimsuit issue after learning the publication was searching far and wide for some fresh faces to usher in a new generation of top talent.
Kathy Jacobs, 56, opens up about becoming a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition top-6 finalist, advice for those hoping to take the dive.
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56-year-old model Kathy Jacobs makes sizzling Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue debut
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit open model search finalists include 56 year old stunner
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SI swimsuit model Nina Cash proves you're never too old – AsAmNews
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José Canseco did this after today's game: A. Bought a six pack of Zima and rented the newest Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue on VHS with…
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Sports Illustrated does Jersey Shore! The iconic Swimsuit Issue takes over Atlantic City
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Sports Illustrated taps model who is 56 and stands 5-foot-3
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SI swimsuit model Nina Cash proves you're never too old – AsAmNews
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Kathy Jacobs's Groundbreaking SI Swim Debut Will Give You Major Travel Inspo - Swimsuit
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SI Swimsuit model Olivia Brower first saw her photos at a pharmacy with the family: 'I'm honored
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José Canseco did this after today's game: A. Bought a six pack of Zima and rented the newest Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue on VHS with…
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Kathy Jacobs's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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Kathy Jacobs - Swimsuit
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SI Swimsuit finalist Jamea Lynee dispels notion modeling world is cliquey: 'I've come across very sweet girls
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José Canseco did this after today's game: A. Bought a six pack of Zima and rented the newest Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue on VHS with…