Holly Madison is an American model, actress, and television personality, best known for her role on the reality TV series The Girls Next Door. Born on December 23, 1979, in Astoria, Oregon, she gained fame as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends and lived in the Playboy Mansion. In addition to her television career, Madison has appeared in various stage productions, including the Las Vegas show Peepshow. She has also authored books, such as her memoir, which details her experiences in the Playboy lifestyle and her journey to finding independence and self-acceptance.