The roles that have Molly Sims most excited these days are those that involve helping others. The actress recently visited The Hill advocating on behalf of United Against Malaria as Population Services International’s (PSI) Five & Alive ambassador.

And, as often seems to happen, the Kentucky-native seems to have caught the social philanthropist bug. Last she talked to Tonic, there were only plans for more good work coming down the pike. “It’s great to be a voice. It’s pretty exciting to be given the opportunity. Part of me feels like, ‘you’re making a small difference,’” said Sims.

Here, Molly answers Tonic’s Really Good Q&A:

1. What cause is near and dear to your heart (and why)?

I have a few. PSI.org for their amazing work in Haiti and all of the amazing work they have been able to do for that country. I went before the earthquake happened in fall 2009, and it changed my life forever.
Another cause near and dear to my heart is Friends of El Faro, which helps an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico.

2. What was your most recent random act of kindness?

Begging people for money to help take care of the orphans in Tijuana.

3. Where (or from whom) did you first learn about ‘giving back’?

From watching my mother.

4. What activist/philanthropist most inspires you?

Oprah because she reaches out to so many people and inspires those around her. Her enthusiasm to help others is contagious, and that is admirable.

5. What are you hopeful for?

That we can all come together to help those in need without the need for a natural disaster to bring it to our attention.

6. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?

I wish religion could make people come together more as opposed to dividing so many.

7. How have you made your life greener? And …

I only use natural products in my home and I am conscious of what I do on a day-to-day basis. Whether it is taking short showers or recycling — I try to do my part.

8. What’s your guilty eco-offense?

I just got a new car and it isn’t a hybrid this time.

9. What’s the one thing you want to do before you die?

Become a mother.

10. What’s the best good advice you ever received?

Don’t take no for an answer.

From Tonic

The gorgeous jewelry designer and former model was more than happy to offer up her advice, and even spilled on what we can expect from her collection come fall!

Shopping for mom can be tricky — you want to get her something sentimental and useful but you aren’t looking to spend an exorbitant amount of cash, and guess what? Molly Sims, the gorgeous model turned jewelry designer, totally agrees! At breakfast at the Bryant Park Hotel in NYC, she spilled on the inspiration behind her jewelry line, Grayce by Molly Sims, talked about the website she just launched, and offered up some advice if you’re looking to scoop up jewelry!

“I always tell girls, don’t buy what YOU like, buy what you know your mother’s gonna like!” Molly said. “Push her just a little bit to do something different, that’s what I do with my mom. My mom loves what I get, even if it’s just two dollars cause she can’t get it.” The supermodel says the most important part of the gift is the thought that goes into it. “It’s about getting something special and unique, it’s not about price!”

Molly, a jewelry lover who says, “I plan my outfits around my jewelry!” is super involved with every aspect of design and production that goes into her collection.

“I take inspiration from everybody. I took 14 pictures of women’s jewelry yesterday!” In fact, the articulate model even started asking those in attendance questions about their jewelery preferences, before spilling on the trends for the upcoming seasons! “The fall collection will be a lot of long silver and gold chains,” “More mixed metal is what we find most people like, we’re working on mixed gold, silver, and rose gold, it’s really cool.”

From Hollywood Life

We’ve loved Molly Sims since the first time we heard her Kentucky accent and found out that she loves Cracker Barrel. Now she’s launched a line of jewelry that we kind of want to own, which can be seen at GraycebyMollySims.com. Incidentally, the photos on the site were shot by actor Aaron Eckhart, who has been romantically linked to Sims in the past, though our sources tell us they are definitely not together and are “just friends.”

See a few pieces of her jewelry below.

Finally, Modelinia.com talked to Molly Sims about her favorite beauty products and her battle with acne. She actually gives some good do’s (tinted moisturizer and taking prenatal vitamins to make her hair grow) and don’ts (aspirin facials and beer hair rinses).

Molly Sims has rumored boyfriend Aaron Eckhart by her side at the launch of her jewelry line in NYC.

Before Molly Sims ever modeled bikinis for Sports Illustrated, she collected vintage jewelry with her mother, who bought it by the box at estate auctions.

Early in her career, Sims used the necklaces, earrings and bracelets to build her outfits on the cheap. Jewelry became a defining part of her style, even after she hit the red carpet.

So when Sims decided to put her name on a product, jewelry was the obvious choice. The result: an affordable, vintage-inspired, retro line called Grayce by HSN, which debuts Friday.

Sims, 36, designed the pieces for every style, from the all-American white T-shirt and jeans to the jet-set bohemian long dress and flip-flops. Prices range from $29.95 to $119.95.

Sims came to town this week to celebrate the launch and host a grand opening party for the newly renovated Postcard Inn on the Beach on Saturday night. In an interview, she spoke about her jewelry and her secret for staying in shape.

Compared with a lot of celebrity lines, your jewelry is quite affordable. Was that a requirement?

Yes. Beauty shouldn’t be defined by price, but at the same time it has to be good quality. I hate really badly made things, whether it cost a dollar or a thousand dollars. I want people to be able to have it and wear it and not feel like they’re going to spend a fortune and can’t buy anything else.

Does the spelling of Grayce have any significance?

Honestly, no. I just wanted to be cool (laughs). My mom always taught me to dare to be different, but also have rules. She said every girl, no matter how old she is, should have a bit of grace.

Do you worry about spending too much time in the sun?

I wear a tinted moisturizer with 20 sunscreen every day. Yeah, I watch it, but I don’t obsess. If I want to go to the beach, I wear a hat.

How do you stay in such great shape?

Tracy Anderson (trainer to Gwyneth Paltrow and other stars). She’s transformed my body. Listen, I’m not going to lie to you. I work out really hard — an hour to 1 1/2 hours every day. I think that’s the biggest misconception and it kind of annoys me. People say, “Wow, you’re really in good shape.” Yes, because I work at it.

Your Funny or Die videos are hilarious, especially the one on Lashisse, a spoof on the eyelash growth treatment Latisse. Any flack from them?

No, and you want to know the funniest thing? No one knows this, but I actually use it. It’s fantastic.

From TampaBay.com