Birth Place: Moscow, Russia
Date of Birth: 1981/6/7
Heritage: Russian
Famous for: Her beauty and skill on the tennis court.
Anna Kournikova is widely recognized not only for her performance on the tennis court but also for her stunning looks. Blonde-haired, 5' 8" tall Anna was listed as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" four times, in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2003. She also posed for the cover of Sports Illustrated's June 2000 edition and was featured in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition in 2004. The Sexiest Woman in the World, according to FHM Magazine (2002, American edition), Anna splashed across the screen in the 2000 film Me, Myself and Irene, starring Jim Carrey.
Anna ended the millennium season with a career ranking of No. 8 and later moved down the rankings to No. 19. She also tried her hand in acting, appearing as a motel manager in Jim Carrey's starring comedy movie Me, Myself & Irene. Additionally, she starred in Enrique Iglesias' music video for the song "Escape." Meanwhile, the blonde beauty also branched out into modeling. She was a model for such product ads as Adidas, Yonex, Berlei and Omega. The most photographed woman in sports by 2002, Anna was showcased on the cover of Sports Illustrated's June 2000 edition and was featured in Sports Illustrated 40th Anniversary Swimsuit Special: American Beauty in 2004.
A lower back injury Anna sustained has hindered her performances on the court. Having never won a major tennis tournament as of January 2004, Anna retired from professional tennis in March 2004. Since then she has appeared on several TV series and shows including "The View," "Open Access" and "The Apprentice 2."
"I'm beautiful, famous and gorgeous." Anna Kournikova
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