At the Mid Summer's Night Dream Party 2000, I felt like Cinderella at the ball as I entered the Playboy Mansion for the very first time. That will always be an amazing memory in my life. I didn't want that night to ever end!

But that was just the beginning of my Cinderella story. I was invited back again to attend the Valentines party where I met Hef for the fist time. He scheduled a test shoot and before I knew what hit me, I was chosen to be Miss August 2001!!! And with that, like the stroke of a magic wand, my life changed forever! I'm very proud and excited to be a member of the Playboy family. I want to represent women in a very positive way just as Playboy has been doing for over 50 years.

I come from a very close family and everyone has been totally supportive of my being a Playmate. I was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio and am one of four children. I have an older sister and two younger brothers. Growing up in Ohio was great! Our childhood was filled with swimming, boating, camping, ice skating, cheerleading and dance classes. Our house was filled with kids and all kinds of animals. I've always wanted to become a veterinarian.

In October 1996 I visited Los Angeles and decided to stay. I have to admit; the first few years were rough. I had two jobs most of the time, while taking business classes at Santa Monica College.

In 2000, I moved to Chicago so I could be closer to my grandmother who was very ill. After she passed away, I moved back to L.A. It was only a few months later when the whole Playboy thing took off!

A couple of years have passed since I became Miss August 2001. And what a crazy ride it has been! As I launch this website, I'd like to take you along for the ride--a look into the life of a Playmate; the endless airports, jet lag, traveling to the east coast only to turn around and fly back to the west coast in a single day. The many famous and exciting people that you meet, the places you get to visit--the long hours in makeup and wardrobe and on the set, the hours at the gym...

I plan on opening a spa with another Playmate, Nicole Wood. We are going to franchise off of her already successful spa. I still continue to work for Playboy and I love it! Because of Playboy, I have got to see all of the U.S., Asia and Europe. I have remained close friends with most of the girls from my year. I have purchased a home and have been able to do a lot of nice things for my friends and family because of Playboy!!! I have also become very involved in a lot of great charities. Ronald McDonald House was one charity that I volunteered at for the short time when I was in DC.... and I will continue to do so. It helps when you have made a name for yourself. I wish more celebrities took the time like Angelina and Pam do. I will be spending time in L.A. so look for me on TV and in movies next. I read all my fan mail and respond to all that I can. You can be with me through it all; the ups and downs, the smiles and the tears. This website will update you on jobs, Playboy events and my present life.

Thanks for all your love and support!!

Love 
Jennifer

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