Name: Ashley C. Richardson (sometimes credited as Ashley Montana)
Introduction: Ashley Richardson is an American former model who achieved significant recognition in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She was particularly known for her numerous appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and on the covers of prominent fashion magazines like Elle and Cosmopolitan.
Date of birth: June 27, 1965
Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Place of birth: Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States
Family:
- Parents’ names: Not publicly available.
- Spouse: Paul Montana (married; annulled 1993).
- Children: Daisy (daughter, with Brian Buzzini).
- Relatives: Not widely publicized beyond her immediate family.
Profession: Former fashion model.
Nationality: American
Religion: Information not consistently available.
College or university attended: Information not consistently available.
Biography and What Famous For:
Ashley Richardson rose to prominence in the modeling world during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Her striking looks and tall stature made her a sought-after face in the fashion industry.
She is most famous for her extensive work with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, appearing a total of six times (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1995). Her most iconic appearance was on the cover of the 1991 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which solidified her status as a supermodel of that era.
Beyond Sports Illustrated, she graced the cover of Elle seven times and Cosmopolitan twice, showcasing her versatility in high fashion as well as mainstream publications. Her commercial work included modeling for L’eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose in both print and television advertisements. She also appeared in John Mellencamp’s “Let It All Hang Out” music video in 1989.
During the height of her career, she was briefly married to New York nightclub owner Paul Montana, which led to her sometimes being credited as Ashley Montana. Their marriage was annulled in 1993, and she subsequently reverted to using her maiden name. She later had a brief relationship with model Brian Buzzini, with whom she had her daughter, Daisy.
Ashley Richardson was also known for her brief relationship with John F. Kennedy Jr. She engaged in morale-boosting efforts, visiting U.S. military installations to support American troops during her modeling career.
After the mid-1990s, her modeling career became less prominent as she stepped away from the spotlight.
Have participated (Selected Works):
Magazines/Publications:
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (1989, 1990, 1991 – cover, 1992, 1993, 1995)
- Elle (multiple covers)
- Cosmopolitan (multiple covers)
Commercials/Advertising:
- L’eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose
Music Videos:
- John Mellencamp’s “Let It All Hang Out” (1989)
