Bo Derek (born Mary Cathleen Collins on November 20, 1956, Long Beach, California, U.S.) is a Golden Globe-nominated American film actress and model. Derek started modeling to pay for a new surf board, and after a few shoots and a deodorant advert found she had a knack for performance. Some of Bo Derek's subsequent films were not well-received by either the public or critics. Since John Derek's death, she has been romantically linked by various tabloids to various men. Bo Derek routinely visits hospitalized veterans. She is National Honorary Chairperson for Veterans Administration's National Rehabilitation Special Events.