Holly Madison

Date of Birth: December 23, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Holly Madison, born Hollin Sue Cullen, is an American model, showgirl, and television personality known for her role in the television reality show “The Girls Next Door” and her own series “Holly’s World.” She was born on December 23, 1979, in Astoria, Oregon. Madison gained significant fame as one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends, living in the Playboy Mansion and starring in the reality TV series that chronicled the lives of Hefner and his girlfriends. She moved to Los Angeles in 1999 to pursue a career in modeling and soon became a regular at the Playboy Mansion. By 2001, she had become one of Hefner’s official girlfriends and moved into the mansion. “The Girls Next Door,” which aired from 2005 to 2009, brought her national fame and showcased her life alongside Hefner and his other girlfriends. After leaving the Playboy Mansion, Madison went on to star in her own reality series, “Holly’s World,” which followed her life in Las Vegas as she performed in the burlesque show “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood. Madison has also authored several books, including her memoir “Down the Rabbit Hole,” which became a New York Times bestseller.

5 Interesting Facts about Holly Madison

1. Holly Madison auditioned for Playboy’s “Playmate” but wasn’t selected; however, she later became one of Hefner’s girlfriends and a star on “The Girls Next Door.”

2. She has a degree in theater and psychology from Portland State University.

3. Madison has appeared in several television shows and movies, including “Scary Movie 4” and “The House Bunny.”

4. She was the headliner for the Las Vegas burlesque show “Peepshow” from 2009 to 2012.

5. Madison has written several books, including the best-selling memoir “Down the Rabbit Hole” and its sequel, “The Vegas Diaries.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Holly Madison

1. “I’m not a stupid blonde. I have my moments. But I’m not a stupid blonde.”

2. “You have to sleep on your feet in this business, or else you’ll get knocked down.”

3. “I think the term ‘reality show’ is a bit of a misnomer because it implies that there is a certain degree of reality that is portrayed.”

4. “The best advice I can give is to just follow your heart and do what you love.”

5. “I learned that once you start believing in yourself, anything is possible.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Holly Madison’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Holly Madison has two children. She has a daughter named Rainbow Aurora Rotella, born on March 5, 2013, and a son named Forest Leonardo Antonio Rotella, born on August 7, 2016, with her ex-husband Pasquale Rotella.