Holly Madison was born Holly Cullen in Astoria, Oregon on December 23, 1979. She grew up in Alaska before her family moved to Oregon. In 1999, Madison relocated to Los Angeles to seek fame and fortune. After competing for a modeling contest for Hawaiian Tropic and working at Hooter’s, she became a regular guest at the infamous Playboy Mansion. She moved in at the mansion in 2001 and became one of Hugh Hefner’s bevy of girlfriends. Madison has since appeared in numerous TV shows and movies.

Holly Madison is featured in the E! reality TV show, The Girls Next Door.