Barbi Benton | Born: 1950

Barbi Benton is surely one of those personalities that are hard to forget. The former model only spent 18 years under the spotlight, but her resume encompassed several areas that her name is basically embedded in pop culture.

Benton did not initially plan on going into show business. In fact, she pursued a degree in veterinary medicine at UCLA but left after realizing that working with blood was not for her. She did, however, begin modeling when she was only 16 years old. This ultimately led her to pursue the career full-time after leaving college. At 18 years old, Benton was given a chance to model and appear on one of the shows produced by one of the United States’ most prestigious magazines. Along with her newfound fame, she also gained a highly publicized relationship with Hugh Hefner. According to sources, Benton is responsible for convincing Hefner to purchase his iconic mansion in California. The model retired from the spotlight in 1986 and is now 71 years old.