Rachel Nichols: brains, brawn, bombshell

Brainy Rachel reportedly has a huge head for algorithmic mathematics yet possesses a forehead no larger than yours or mine.

Brawny Rachel looking all sporty and ready for physical exertion.

Bombshell Rachel, locked out of her hotel room wearing only a bathrobe and killer heels, is photographed by a man with equally adventurous dress sense.

Brainy Rachel with friend and fellow Columbia alumnus, Albert, who did not aspire to be a household name in the movie business.

Brawny Rachel is so tough. Here she is getting her guts kicked in by actress and stunt queen Zoe Bell.

Bombshell Rachel plays a substance abusing babysitter who must die in the Amityville Horror.

As a student brainy Rachel sometimes had to go without, which often included adequate clothing.

Young bombshell Rachel had to decide between working as assistant flipper at Burger Hut or modeling underwear for creepy guys with cameras.