Former Sports Illustrated model and entrepreneur Kathy Ireland has filed a lawsuit against her business managers, alleging they stole tens of millions of dollars from her over several decades.

According to the lawsuit, Ireland claims the alleged financial deception left her family in substantial debt despite her successful modeling and business career. The suit alleges that the managers' actions depleted what should have been significant retirement savings accumulated over years of work.

Ireland, who transitioned from modeling to building a business empire, alleges she discovered the extent of the financial losses after decades of trusting her business managers with her finances. The lawsuit seeks to recover the allegedly stolen funds.

The case highlights the vulnerability of high-profile individuals who rely on business managers to handle their financial affairs. Ireland's legal action comes as she seeks to hold the managers accountable for what she characterizes as a betrayal of trust that spanned many years.

Details about the specific methods allegedly used to divert funds or the identity of the business managers named in the lawsuit were not immediately available. The case is expected to proceed through civil court proceedings.