Coco Austin

Nicole Natalie Austin, known professionally as Coco Austin, is an American actress, dancer, glamour model, television personality, and entrepreneur with a career in entertainment spanning nearly three decades. Austin began dancing at age six, training in jazz, tap, and ballet, and participated in various stage productions during her childhood. After turning 18, she started modeling for calendars, specializing in lingerie, swimsuit, and body modeling. She won the Miss Ujena contest in Mexico and became the first Caucasian model to appear on the cover of Smooth Magazine, later appearing on the covers of more than 50 national magazines.

Austin has appeared in multiple television shows, films, and magazines, but is widely recognized for starring alongside her husband Ice-T in the E! reality television series "Ice Loves Coco." The series, which ran for three seasons, showcased Austin as a business-minded individual managing her own career while supporting her husband.

Austin took her talents to the stage, starring as Bo Peep in the Las Vegas revue "Peepshow," replacing Holly Madison. Her performance was noted for its stage presence and energy. As a reality star, glamour and fitness model, actress, dancer, and entrepreneur, Austin is known for her work in fitness, modeling, and entertainment. Her acting credits include roles in "Santorini Blue," "Think Like a Man Too," and appearances on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" alongside Ice-T. She has also appeared on "Difficult People," "The Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav," and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," and served as a guest judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Austin and Ice-T co-hosted the American syndicated entertainment talk show "Ice & Coco," which had a three-week test run with 15 episodes. Beyond television, Austin has launched her own clothing line, fitness app, and beauty products, and published a self-titled quarterly magazine. She has remained active in the entertainment industry, attending events such as New York Fashion Week, and continues to be recognized for her influence in modeling, television, fitness, and entrepreneurship.