Rachel Hunter - Dancing with the Stars - Married to Rod Stewart

Rachel Hunter Rachel Hunter is a New Zealand model, actress, and television personality who became internationally known as one of the leading fashion models of the late 1980s and 1990s. She was born on September 8, 1969, in Auckland, New Zealand. Hunter began modeling as a teenager and soon gained worldwide attention through major advertising campaigns and magazine appearances. She became especially well known for her work with Sports Illustrated, appearing in its swimsuit issues and on the cover. Her modeling success led to television and film work. Hunter appeared in a number of movies and television programs and later became a familiar personality on reality and entertainment shows, including Dancing with the Stars. Hunter was married to rock singer Rod Stewart from 1990 until their divorce in 2006. They have two children together. In later years, Hunter developed a strong interest in wellness, spirituality, and travel. She created the television series Rachel Hunter’s Tour of Beauty, in which she traveled internationally exploring different cultural approaches to health, beauty, and well-being. She remains recognized as one of New Zealand’s most internationally successful fashion models.