Carey Lowell is an American actress and former model, born on February 11, 1961, in New York City. She is best known for her roles in movies and television shows such as "Licence to Kill" (1989), "Law & Order" (1996-2001), and "Six Degrees" (2006-2007).

Lowell began her career as a model, appearing on the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's Bazaar. She then transitioned to acting and made her film debut in the 1986 comedy "Down Twisted." Her breakthrough role came in 1989 when she played the Bond girl Pam Bouvier opposite Timothy Dalton in the James Bond film "Licence to Kill."

Lowell also appeared in several popular television shows during the 1990s, including "Law & Order" and "Homicide: Life on the Street." She left acting in the early 2000s to focus on her family and pursue a career as a photographer.

Lowell has been married three times, including to actor Richard Gere from 2002 to 2016. She has two children from her previous marriage to actor Griffin Dunne. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Lowell is also known for her activism and philanthropy, particularly in the areas of education and the environment.