Kimberly Conrad Hefner 

This vegetarian is a former Playboy Playmate of the Year and boasts several acting credits. She is best known, however, for her marriage to one America’s leading ladies’ men.

Kimberly Conrad (the Hefner would be added later) was born on August 6, 1963, in the Southern United States. Growing up, the Conrads divided their time between Nevada and British Columbia, leading the Canadian media to mistakenly report that Conrad was a native of Canada.

The tall, thin, and undeniably gorgeous blonde had her first taste of fame when she was named as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in 1988. The following year, in 1989, she earned the title of Playmate of the Year. Other ladies that have held this title include the late Anna Nicole Smith; Jenny McCarthy, the current playmate of Jim Carrey; and Corrina Harney.

The publicity surrounding Conrad at this time, including the release of calendars and videos featuring the Southern beauty, also allowed her to appear on The Howard Stern Show. The short-lived television series was hosted of course by the now iconic and controversial shock-radio host Howard Stern. She also appeared in a single episode of Highway to Heaven, the successful 1980s television series starring Michael Landon and Victor French.

Despite her success as a model, it is her personal life for which Kimberly Conrad is best known. In 1989, she married Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy. The media pounced on the event, vocalizing their doubts that the Hef could ever settle on just one woman. Known for being promiscuous, his past loves have included a long list of Playmates including Shannon Tweed, Brande Broderick, and Patti McGuire, along with many, many others.

Despite media and public doubts, the couple’s marriage lasted ten years, which was impressive for the notorious womanizer. In fact, reports often suggest that Conrad was the one to stray from the marriage, while Hugh remained loyal. They had two children: Marston and Cooper, before their separation in 1999.

Despite the fact that the couple has been separated for several years now, fascination with Kimberly and Hugh’s relationship persists. Conrad has participated in several recent documentaries surrounding her life at the mansion, and a television movie titled Hefner: Unauthorized was released at the time of their separation in 1999. Rebecca Romijn plays Kimberly Conrad, the only woman it seems, who successfully tamed the wild Hugh Hefner for any length of time.

YUDDY