Bonnie-Jill Laflin
Model
Known for her modeling, acting, and television hosting work, she is particularly notable for her Fredericks of Hollywood and Venus Swimwear modeling work; for her recurring roles on Ally McBeal and Baywatch; and for her hosting, broadcasting, and/or sportscasting work on KCAL-TV (Los Angeles), ESPN, the NFL Network, Fox, and CBS.
She began her rise to fame as a cheerleader for the NBA team the Golden State Warriors and later cheered for the NFL teams the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.
She established a nonprofit organization called Hounds and Heroes and a clothing company called DoublePlay Sportswear. She was employed by the L.A. Lakers, becoming the first woman to serve as an NBA talent scout.
She was born and raised in San Francisco, California.
She and soap opera actress Emily Harper both had early careers as NBA cheerleaders.