Kimberly Foster was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She graduated from Booneville High School and was a cheerleader. Kim, as she was known growing up, was raised in Booneville, Arkansas, the daughter of Marion Gary Foster and Paula (Atkins) Foster. She made her screen debut appearing opposite Joan Collins in the 1983 television film Making of a Male Model and later guest starred in a number of shows include The Fall Guy, Paper Dolls, Knight Rider, The A-Team and Hotel.