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Bo Derek

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Bo was one of four children. Her father, Paul Collins, was a boat salesman and a Hobie Cat executive. Her mother, Norma Collins, was a hair and make-up artist, hairdresser to Ann-Margret.

Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1979" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol 31. [1979]

Mentioned in the theme song of the 1980s TV hit "The Fall Guy" (1981).

Stepdaughter of stuntman Bobby Bass.

Did fund raising work for now President George W. Bush during the 2000 election.

Turned down the Jessica Lange role in the 1976 remake of King Kong (1976).

Measurements: 32-22-32 (at age 16 as Mary Collins), 35-23 1/2-35 1/2 (while filming "10"), 37C-22-34 (in 1983), 38-22-36 (as reported in 1985), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).

Attended Nathaniel Narbonne High School in Harbor City 1974.

Photographer for the John Corbett tour, shot his self-titled CD cover.

Friend of Diandra Douglas, Ursula Andress and Linda Evans.

Oldest of 4 children: a brother and 2 sisters (one of whom is Kerry Perez).

Bo and her late husband, John Derek, formed "Svengali Productions".

Met current boyfriend John Corbett on a blind date.

Stepmother of Sean Catherine Derek.

Animal rights activist and supporter of the Republican Party.

Her sister, Kerry Perez, is her longtime assistant.

Member of the NRA and a regular hunter. Close friend and vocal supporter of former NRA president Charlton Heston.

Attended the Republican National Convention in New York in 2004 to show her support for President George W. Bush and the Iraq war.

Is of Irish, German, Dutch and Welsh descent.

Where Are They Now

(2000) Release of her book, "Riding Lessons".

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