Kimberly Hawks

Kimberly M. Hawks (born February 23, 1984) is an actress, singer, model and businesswoman.She first became known as a singer in the United States Air Force, but modeling gave her the big break. Hawks had a Gastric Bypass in 2008. Hawks is the First person to become a recognized model after weight loss surgery. In 2009 Kimberly was featured on MTV TrueLife "I'm Uncomfortable With My New Body." This documentary brought awareness to individuals with identity problems after dramatic weight loss and touched the hearts of many. Early life Kimberly Hawks was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Pamela Luce, a nurse, and Charles Adkins, who passed away when Hawks was nine years old in a fatal bus accident. Hawks relocated to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico shortly after the death of her father. Hawks is the oldest of four children, David Adkins, Charlie Adkins and Leah Plajee. Hawks Mother, Pamela was later remarried to Edward Jones and after seven years divorced due to the abusive relationship that had formed between the step father and Hawks. Pamela is now married to Richard Luce. Hawks now has a wonderful relationship with her mother and step father. Hawks joined the Air Force in 2003. She served as a Services Troup and later took a special duty assignment in Air Force Entertainment. Hawks finished her military career as a Fitness Specialist at Fairchild Air Force Base. Career Modeling Kimberly first began modeling in the in 2005 after she returned home from "Tops in Blue", the premier expeditionary entertainment unit in the United States Air Force. Not long after Hawks showed interest in the modeling industry she was wed to Jeremy Hawks and became pregnant for their first son Jeremy Grant Hawks (born April 19,2006).She became pregnant again for their second little boy later that year and gave birth to Justin Grant Hawks(born August 15, 2007). Hawks suffered from a two difficult pregnancies and gained over one hundred pounds. After month of hard work she could not loose the weigh and decided on Weight Loss Surgery in March of 2008. Six Months after Hawks Gastric Bypass she once again launched herself into the modeling industry. Within Hawks' first week local Talent agencies were so entranced by her presence on the runway and her ability to create beautiful images that she was signed right away. Hawks was also signed as the Spokes model for the weight loss practice that did her surgery, Laparoscopic associates, San Francisco. Hawks has since worked in numerous fashion shows and modeled for clients such as Tiffany and Co., Macy's and Journey. Hawks was also modeled for a Season Finale of America's Next Top Model set to air later this year. Hawks continues to advocate healthy weight loss and fitness. She regularly speaks at support groups, seminars and conventions about the benefit of weight loss and how fitness is important to overall health after weight loss surgery. Theater into television and film Hawks began acting in High School. In August 2008 Hawks landed her first major lead role as Anna Leanowens in the Waimea Theater production of " The King and I". Hawks quickly realized that acting was her main desire." It (acting) gives me a chance to escape and be someone else for a while." Her television career began In January of 2009. After weight loss surgery Hawks' went through emotional hardship due to all the physical changes. She was cast in the MTV True Life Production of "I'm Uncomfortable in My New Body" , in which she played lead character telling her story of how weigh loss surgery changed her life, challenged her relationships, and eventually how she came to overcome the hardship. After airing on May 2,2009 Hawks' has done numerous TV commercials and radio commercials for local and national businesses. Hawks continues to audition for roles and is building a great resume. The sky is the limit for this talented young actress. Hawks will be seen on television on The CW Television Network show America's Next Top Model as a Runway Model for the season Finale (2009). In addition, Hawks is staring as Marilyn Monroe in the Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Kailua-Kona Hawaii, a 50's era dinner show where the audience gets to piece together the clues to catch a violent killer(2009). Personal life Hawks in the Proud mother of Two beautiful baby boys. Jeremy G. Hawks( age 3) and Justin D. Hawks( age 2) She was married to Jeremy Durrell Hawks on October 12, 2005 in San Antonio Texas. Jeremy also served in the United States Air Force as a Explosive Ordnance Technician (EOD) and now works for the Department of Defense, TSA as the Kailua-Kona Bomb Appraisal Officer.