Yasmine Bleeth

Yasmine Amanda Bleeth is an American former actress and model. Born in New York City, she began her career in entertainment as a child, appearing in national print and television advertising campaigns. She made her feature film debut in the 1980 comedy movie Hey Babe! before transitioning into television acting.

Bleeth gained widespread recognition for her work in daytime television soap operas during the late 1980s and early 1990s, portraying Ryan Fenelli on Ryan's Hope and LeeAnn Demerest on One Life to Live. Her breakthrough role came when she was cast as lifeguard Caroline Holden on the popular action drama series Baywatch, a role she played for several seasons. Following her success on Baywatch, she starred as Inspector Caitlin Cross on the police procedural series Nash Bridges and appeared in films such as the sports comedy BASEketball.

In addition to her screen acting, Bleeth appeared in music videos, television movies, and high-profile fashion campaigns. During her active career, she was featured on numerous magazine covers and lists recognizing television personalities. In the early 2000s, Bleeth stepped away from professional acting and retired from Hollywood, choosing to live a private life outside of the media spotlight.