[3] She frequently modeled for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in the early 2000s and walked the runway for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001.

[6] Following her graduation from Murray High School in 1991,[7] Sims enrolled in Vanderbilt University to study political science.

"[11] Sims walked the runway for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001 and the following year she landed a multiyear contract with CoverGirl.

[13] She has graced the cover of numerous fashion magazines, including Ocean Drive, Lucky, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Glamour, Shape, Self, and Vanidades.

[18] Sims had guest roles on several television shows, such as Crossing Jordan, The Twilight Zone, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Royal Pains, Wedding Band, and Men at Work.

[24] Sims is a global ambassador for Population Services International's Five & Alive program, which addresses health crises facing children under the age of five and their families.