14 Facts About Julie Hayek

Julie Hayek represented the United States at Miss Universe 1983, and finished first runner-up.

Julie Hayek's father was an airline pilot and her mother a high school guidance counselor.

Julie Hayek graduated from UCLA a year after holding the Miss USA title, with a bachelor's degree in biology and a minor in psychology.

Julie Hayek was prominently featured in a Sports Illustrated article about the UCLA Showgirls, Eight Beauties and a Beat.

Julie Hayek represented California in the 1983 Miss USA pageant held in Knoxville, Tennessee, in May 1983, and became her state's fourth Miss USA titleholder.

Julie Hayek joined forces with Bob Hope and the USO in support of the nation's servicemen and women.

Julie Hayek was a celebrity guest and entertainer for Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut TV special, shot in Beirut, Lebanon, aboard the Sixth Fleet's aircraft carrier.

Julie Hayek went on to represent the United States at the 1983 Miss Universe pageant, held at Kiel Auditorium in St Louis, Missouri.

Julie Hayek had the highest preliminary score and won both the swimsuit and evening gown competitions during the final competition.

Julie Hayek became first runner-up to eventual winner Lorraine Downes of New Zealand.

Julie Hayek was a celebrity guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and co-hosted the 1985 revival of Break the Bank.

Julie Hayek later moved to New York to become a model and stock trader.

Julie Hayek has modeled or served as spokesperson for Kodak, Victoria's Secret, Christian Dior, Warnaco, Natori, Mary McFadden, Tissot, and Mattel.

Julie Hayek has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, Tattler, Health and Fitness, and Hamptons, and was on the cover of Manhattan magazine.