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The 10 MORE/Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search Finalists for 2005
Angela Paul
Born: 2/2/1955
Children: Arielle, 20
Status: Married for 25 years
Occupation: Writer
Hometown: West Hills, California
“When I was 17 years old, I won Miss Teen England, and here I am 33 years later at 50 in another contest. Who would have thought?”
By Elisa Kronish
Maria Cole
Born: 12/23/1962
Children: None
Status: Single
Occupation: Reconstructive dentist
Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida
“I go on dates with guys, and they have exactly 30 seconds to state their case, because I’m doing just fine on my own. I’m not giving up any of my creativity or spontaneity to trade it for, ‘Honey, I’m out of clean underwear.’”
Kristina Davis
Born: 2/3/1964
Children: Anna and Alexa, both 4
Status: Married for 8 years
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom and seamstress (as a hobby)
Hometown: New York, New York
“I’m surprised by how fast it goes, how time flies, how you blink and miss it. I don’t know if it’s because I’m enjoying my life and just living it now, but I’m surprised at how fast I got here.”
Thea Kelly
Born: 1/16/1962
Children: Julian, 17; Theron, 15
Status: Divorced
Occupation: Corporate counsel
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
“No one in my family has been to college. When we lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan, it was all about just getting a high school degree. So there’s nothing in my background that would indicate where I am now. I decided I wanted to be a lawyer from watching TV or something. If you come from a family that values education, it’s easy, but that wasn’t my experience.”
Sherid Putnam-McGhee
Born: 7/3/1961
Children: Shayla, 19; Dylan, 12
Status: Divorced
Occupation: Full-time mom, real estate agent-to-be
Hometown: New York, New York
“When you go through something devastating, the best thing to do is to be by yourself, I think, otherwise you never get through it. Now, I’m happier than I’ve ever been and more confident. You really have to learn from challenges — and you can learn a lot.”
Kathryn Ironside
Born: 12/13/1959
Children: Acadia, 10; Charley and Emma, both 8
Status: Divorced
Occupation: Marketing coordinator, in career transition
Hometown: Western Springs, Illinois
“There might be a stigma as a single mom. I’m sure there are some people who are concerned, but I don’t force myself on people. I’m not going up and knocking on people’s doors — I’m not a desperate housewife.”
Adrianne Sachs
Born: 8/10/1957
Children: Mikaela, 10
Status: Divorced
Occupation: Full-time mom
Hometown: Beverly Hills, California
“I’m looking at life as if it were divided into two parts: the first was where I was too emotionally weak and vulnerable, and the second part is like I worked out the kinks and I feel really excited to go forward with a positive outlook.”
Laurina Richardson Alexander
Born: 3/14/1963
Children: Dave, 24; Dan, 21
Status: Divorced
Occupation: Sign maker for a grocery store
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
“Basically, raising them was the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Now they’re grown and pursuing their dreams — and encouraging and supporting mine! They always make me feel blessed.”
Cynthia Gouw
Born: 5/30/1963
Children: Stepchildren Nicholas, 12; Katherine, 9
Status: Married for 1 year
Occupation: Reporter, TV show host
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“I love the fact that MORE features beautiful women who are strong in so many ways and have this real vitality about them. Being over 40 is a wonderful place to be, and the contest represents a lot of that.”
Marcella Preuss
Born: 5/17/1962
Children: Jordan, 15
Status: Married 20 years
Occupation: Community renovation volunteer
Hometown: Eden, North Carolina
“Some people feel they need to get all dolled up to feel beautiful. Of course, I don’t put on sweats and walk out the door — I wouldn’t feel good, but that’s not what matters. It’s more about being rested and happy. I seem to glow more and I feel better about myself.”
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