Holly Madison Biography

Fast Facts

• Proceeds from her Lucky Pet Products line are donated to her favorite charity, The Animal Foundation, which helps pets get adopted
• Studied Theater and Psychology at Portland State University and attended Loyola Marymount University
• To pay for college tuition she worked at Hooters and as a Hawaiian Tropic model, which led to her being invited to the Playboy Mansion
• Best known as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends on "The Girls Next Door" and as the host of her reality show "Holly's World․"
• During her time at the Playboy mansion she was the editor of the magazine's Playmate of the Month feature and the designer of a Playboy jewelry line, dolls, books and other merchandise
• Launched Lucky Pet Products, which sells toys and treats for pets, in 2012
• Played the starring role of Bo Peep in the Las Vegas stage show "Peepshow" for four years and became the face of Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino during the show in 2009
• Competed on the eighth season of "Dancing with the Stars" with Dmitry Chaplin
• Wrote "The Showgirl Next Door: Holly Madison's Las Vegas," a travel guide that explored the history of Las Vegas and showgirls, in 2010