Karen McDougal

Playboy centerfold appearance	December 1997
Birthplace	Merrillville, Indiana
Birthdate	March 23, 1971 (1971-03-23) (age 36)
Measurements	34"C - 24" - 34"
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	125 lb (57 kg)
Preceded by	Inga Drozdova
Succeeded by	Heather Kozar
PMOY for	1998
PMOY preceded by	Victoria Silvstedt
PMOY succeeded by	Heather Kozar

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McDougal began her career as a promotional model and a swimsuit model. Since her appearances in Playboy, her career has broadened to encompass appearances in a wide variety of mainstream media including print media, television and movies with mixed success. She has transitioned into fitness modelling and is pursuing hosting duties on TV. She has also inspired the creation of a fantasy art statuette and a doll. In 2001, she was voted "No. 2 Sexiest Playmate of the 1990s" by Playboy readers.^[3] Fantasy Art by Boris Vallejo Fantasy Art by George Grie Fantasy Art by Michael Parkes Fantasy Art by Heinz Zander Fantasy art is a genre of art that depicts magical or other supernatural themes, ideas, creatures or settings. ... Charlie Chaplin Statue A statue is a sculpture depicting a specific entity, usually a person, event, animal or object. ... For other uses, see Doll (disambiguation). ...

Since her Playmate days, McDougal has maintained a largely private life. In 2007, she has been spotted dating actor Bruce Willis by paparazzi. Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany) is an American actor and singer. ... For the 2006 game, see Paparazzi (game). ...

Biography

Early life and education

Although her Playmate datasheet stated she was born in Gary, Indiana, McDougal was actually born in Merrillville, Indiana, near Gary.^[4] She is of Cherokee Indian and Irish descent.^[1] McDougal is the first daughter in the family with 3 older brothers, Bob, Dave and Jeff and a younger sister, Tina. Little is known about her family, but her mother, Carol,^[5] remarried when McDougal was 9 years old and the family moved to Sawyer, Michigan^[6] where she remained until college. She attended River Valley High School^[6] and became a cheerleader, band member, color guard, volleyball and softball player in high school.^[3] This article is about the city. ... Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County Lake Area  - City 86. ... Alternate meanings: Cherokee (disambiguation) The Cherokee are a people native to North America who first inhabited what is now the eastern and southeastern United States before most were forcefully moved to the Ozark Plateau. ... Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert is a cluster of unincorporated communities located in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Cheerleading is recreational activity and sometimes competitive sport involving organised routines including elements of dance and gymnastics to encourage crowds to cheer on sports teams. ... An American college marching band on the field (University of Texas) A marching band is a group of instrumental musicians who generally perform outdoors, and who incorporate movement â€“ usually some type of marching â€“ with their musical performance. ... United States Federal Protective Service color guard. ... For the ball used in this sport, see Volleyball (ball). ... Soft ball is also a sugar stage Softball is a team sport, in which a ball, eleven to twelve inches (or rarely, 16 inches) (28 to 30. ...

McDougal studied tap dance and ballet as a child. She is also a clarinet player, having been a Michigan state champion for four (4) years in a row in high school.^[3] Her childhood dream, prior to teaching and modeling, was to become a ballerina.^[1] After graduating high school in 1989,^[7] she attended Ferris State University at Big Rapids, Michigan for college for 2 years, majoring in Elementary Education.^[6] Afterwards, she moved to a Detroit suburb and taught preschool there.^[6] In her spare time, she works out 3 days a week to stay in shape.^[3] Her first modelling assignment was being a promotional model at a Harley-Davidson bike show in Detroit.^[8] Man tap dancing. ... For other uses, see Ballet (disambiguation). ... Two soprano clarinets: a Bâ™­ clarinet (left, with capped mouthpiece) and an A clarinet (right, with no mouthpiece). ... Maya Plisetskaya, prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet from 1943 to 1960 and prima ballerina assoluta from 1960 to 1990. ... ==Ferris State University! Ferris State University is an institute of higher learning whose main campus is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, in Mecosta County, with a secondary campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and smaller programs located throughout the region. ... Big Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Primary or elementary education consist of the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... A nursery school is a school for the education of very young children (generally five years of age and younger). ... The term Exercise can refer to: Physical exercise such as running or strength training Exercise (options), the financial term for enacting and terminating a contract Category: ... A Promotional Model is a person hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with consumers. ... Logo on a 2003 Harley Davidson The Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HDI) is a manufacturer of motorcycles based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

Career highlights

Playboy

In 1997, McDougal tried out and won her local Venus Swimwear swimsuit competition in Michigan. Her victory caught the eye of Playboy photographer David Mecey.^[3] Soon after that she was approached by Playboy for a test shoot at Playboy Studio West which she accepted.^[6] Upon completing her test shoot, she was promptly selected to return for a complete photo and video shoot and chosen as Miss December 1997.^[3] Her pictorial, which was shot by photographers Richard Fegley and Stephen Wayda, has a winter theme^[1] and its outdoor portion was shot in the snowy fields near Park City, Utah.^[9] Her video, the "Playmate Profile", was featured on Playboy TV soon after her magazine debut.^[4] // In 1984, Daryle Scott created Venus Body Wear, selling ladies leotards and exercise apparel via full-page ads in Cosmopolitan and other national magazines. ... A bikini contest is a beauty contest where women compete against each other in bikinis. ... David Mecey began working with Playboy magazine in the fall of 1979, serving as staff photographer and later as Contributing Photographer. ... Playboy Studio West is located in Santa Barbara, CA (2112 Broadway Avenue). ... A photographer at the Calgary Folk Music Festival Paparazzi at the Tribeca Film Festival A photographer is a person who takes a photograph using a camera. ... Richard Fegley is a professional photographer. ... Stephen Wayda is a professional photographer. ... Park City, Utah Main Street during a parade Looking down Main Street Park City is a city located in Summit County, Utah, United States. ... Playboy TV is a Pay-per-view cable/satellite channel available in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland. ...

Karen McDougal as Playmate of the Year on July 1998 Issue of Playboy

In May 1998, she was announced to have been chosen by Hugh Hefner and fans as Playmate of the Year (PMOY) of 1998 at a luncheon at the Playboy Mansion.^[10] As her reward, she was awarded $100,000 and a special edition silver Shelby Series 1 convertible with a customized Michigan license plate "PMOY 98".^[2] In contrast to her Playmate pictorial, her PMOY pictorial in the July 1998 issue of Playboy has a tropical theme^[2]and its outdoor portion was shot at Saint Lucia.^[11]According to her interview in her Playmate of the Year "Video Centerfold", she believes her physical imperfections are her "funny" smile, her crooked pinkies which she inherited from her grandfather and her "ugly feet" which she wishes others would not look at.^[5] Because of the popularity of the VH1 television series "Pop-up Video" at the time, one of the segments in her PMOY video was done as a Pop-up Video parody filled with factoids about her and Playboy.^[5] During her appearance on The Magic Hour to promote her PMOY issue, McDougal demonstrated her signature pose, straddle split on TV in front of a live studio audience.^[12] Image File history File links Karen McDougal on the cover of the July 1998 issue of Playboy. ... Image File history File links Karen McDougal on the cover of the July 1998 issue of Playboy. ... Hugh Marston Hefner (born April 9, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois), also referred to colloquially as Hef, is the founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine. ... Playboy Mansion West, commonly known as The Playboy Mansion, is the Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, residence of Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner and many of his playmates. ... 1998 Shelby Series One The Shelby Series 1 was a high-performance roadster designed by automobile legend, Carroll Shelby. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... See Heredity (disambiguation) for other meanings. ... VH1 (VH-1: Video Hits One until 1994) is an American cable television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and owners of MTV. VH1 and sister channel MTV are currently part of the MTV Networks division... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... Pop-Up Video was a popular VH1 show that popped up bubbles ( ) — officially called info nuggets — containing trivia and spry witticisms throughout music videos. ... The Magic Hour was a talk show hosted by basketball legend Earvin Magic Johnson that debuted on June 8, 1998 on syndicated television. ... Valerie Harper does a split on The Muppets A split is a gymnastic and dance move in which one makes their legs parallel to one another, but perpendicular to their body. ...

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Post-Playboy

In March 1999, McDougal became the first woman to appear on the cover of Men's Fitness magazine.^[3] Since then she began transitioning her career into that of a fitness model by appearing in various fitness and body building magazines such as Muscle & Fitness (January 2000), Physical (June 2004) and Iron Man (October 2005, January 2006 and June 2007^[13]).^[8] She appeared on the cover of the June 2007 Iron Man with film actor Sebastian Siegel, and in a 10-page pictorial in the January 2006 issue of Iron Man as "Hardbody" of the month.^[14] In an interview in the September 2006 issue of Playboy, she stated that her transition to fitness modeling was unintentional.^[15] Mens Fitness is a monthly mens magazine that focuses on fitness. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Professional Bodybuilder Gustavo Badell posing Bodybuilding is the process of maximizing muscle hypertrophy through the combination of weight training, sufficient caloric intake, and rest. ... Muscle & Fitness is an American bodybuilding magazine. ... IRON MAN Magazine is a publication which discusses bodybuilding, weightlifting, and powerlifting. ... Sebastian Siegel (born March 6, 1974 in Oxford, England) is a British-American film and television actor. ...

Karen McDougal (background) in a XFL cheerleader commercial

McDougal appeared in a series of sexy TV commercials for XFL football league on NBC and UPN with the theme of "Cheerleaders" along with Pennelope Jimenez, Rachel Sterling and other models in 2000. The most famous one featured her as one of many cheerleaders taking a shower in a locker room setting. Using clever camera angles and strategically placed objects, the commercial gave viewers the titillating illusion that the cheerleaders were nude in the shower with little left to the imagination.^[16] These edgier XFL commercials backfired and caused a controversy as they were deemed too risqué by the media,^[17][18] they were quietly withdrawn before the launch of 2001 XFL inaugural (and final^[19]) season. Image File history File links XFL_commercial. ... Image File history File links XFL_commercial. ... From the earliest days of the medium, television has been used as a vehicle for advertising in some countries. ... ‹ The template below is being considered for deletion. ... This article is about the television network. ... UPN (which originally stood for the United Paramount Network) was a television network in over 200 markets in the United States. ... Pennelope Manriquez Jimenez (born July 26, 1978 in San Diego, California) is an American model and actress. ... A changeroom (in Australia, Canada, and other areas, including some parts of the USA, and also known as a changing room, change room, lockerroom, or locker room in the United Kingdom or USA) is a place where people go to change their clothes. ... For the Wikipedia policy regarding controversial issues in articles, see Wikipedia:Guidelines for controversial articles. ...

Jessemina (Karen McDougal) readies for battle in The Arena

In 2001, she co-starred with Lisa Dergan in The Arena, a Roger Corman-produced, direct-to-video movie directed by Timur Bekmambetov. The entire production was shot in Russia. In her feature film debut, McDougal's character, Jessemina, is a slave girl who is forced into fighting as a female gladiator in an Ancient Roman colony by its corrupt governor. The role offered McDougal her first opportunity to act in a dramatic role and to demonstrate her physical abilities with the movie's sword fighting sequences. The movie, initially titled Gladiatrix was deemed to be a knockoff of Gladiator. Although the movie was not well received, it has turned into a lesser known cult film.^[20] Image File history File links Karen_Arena2001. ... Image File history File links Karen_Arena2001. ... Lisa Dergan (born August 10, 1970 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American model. ... The Arena is a direct-to-video film from producer Roger Corman on the subject of female gladiators. ... Roger Corman Roger William Corman (born April 5, 1926), sometimes nicknamed King of the Bs for his output of B-movies (though he himself rejects this appelation as inaccurate), is a prolific American producer and director of low-budget exploitation movies. ... A film that is released direct-to-video (also straight-to-video) is one which has been released to the public on home video formats first rather than first being released in movie theaters. ... This biographical article needs more biographical information on the subject. ... While rare in the Roman world, female gladiators or gladiatrices (sing. ... A Roman governor was an official either elected or appointed to be the chief adminstator of Roman law throughout one or more of Ancient Romes many provinces. ... Swordsmanship refers to the skills of a swordsman, a person versed in the art of the sword. ... Gladiator was a popular movie that appeared in 2000, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Many regard her as a favorite Playmate in recent years because of her combination of beauty, "Girl next door" appeal and curvaceous figure, according to a November 2001 Playboy poll in the special edition Sexiest Playmates. In that issue, she was voted "Readers' Choice No.2 Sexiest Playmate of the 1990s" (Pamela Anderson was voted No.1).^[3] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian/American[1] actress, sex symbol, glamour model, producer, TV personality, and author. ...

Karen McDougal with her Playboy Collectors' Figure

Playboy released a limited edition doll in 2002 based on the likeness of McDougal and emphasized that it was an anatomically correct and accurate model of her statuesque physique. Her collectors' figure was originally slated to be the first in the series to be released, however it was delayed due to redesigns.^[21] She was one of twelve contestants in the search for the new host succeeding Brooke Burke for Wild On! in 2002 (known as Wild Off!). The contest took place at The Palms in Las Vegas. Each contestant was given a "wild" challenge to complete and McDougal's challenge was to dress up as Cleopatra and roam the casino at Caesars Palace in the arms of an actor dressed up as Julius Caesar for a day. She completed her challenge and was considered an early favorite by fellow contestants, but did not advance to the final round of 5 contestants.^[22] Cindy Taylor was the eventual winner of Wild Off!.^[23] Image File history File links Karen_with_Karen_doll. ... Image File history File links Karen_with_Karen_doll. ... Karen McDougal with her Playboy Collectors Figure Playboy Collectors Figures are a series of dolls modeled after popular Playboy Playmates. ... Brooke Lisa Burke (born September 8, 1971) is an American television personality and model, known for hosting Wild On! (1999-2002) and Rock Star. ... Photo of the Palms hotel tower and the new Fantasy Tower. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... For other uses, see Julius Caesar (disambiguation). ... Cindy Taylor (born April 18, 1977 in Asunción, Paraguay) is a fashion model and television hostess. ...

McDougal collaborated with famed fantasy sculpter Bill Toma in creating a limited edition bronze statuette titled Warrior Princess in 2003. It was a revealing sculpture of a fictional female fantasy character in a standing pose using her face and figure as a template. McDougal posed for Toma in the creative process and the pedestal of each statuette bears her signature.^[24] For other uses, see Fantasy (disambiguation). ... Sculptor redirects here. ... Bill Toma is a fantasy sculpter specialized in bronze sculptures. ... Assorted ancient Bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ... Charlie Chaplin Statue A statue is a sculpture depicting a specific entity, usually a person, event, animal or object. ... A statue of Henry IV of France on a pedestal Pedestal (from French piedestal, Italian piedestallo, foot of a stall) is a term generally applied to the support of a statue or a vase. ...

In spring of 2004, McDougal appeared in a photo spread in the Italian edition of Vogue with fellow Playmates, Pamela Anderson, Audra Lynn and Tishara Cousino. It was a tennis themed men's fashion spread shot in Las Vegas by photographer David LaChapelle. The spread contained her first published nudes since her contract with Playboy expired years ago.^[24] She travelled to Japan to be one of the eye candies for Scott Hall and Kevin Nash (The Outsiders) when they wrestled at Yokohama, Japan in May 2004.^[25] McDougal also participated in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Playboy throughout the year at Las Vegas, New York and Moscow with other Playmates past and present.^[8] It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Audra Lynn (born January 31, 1980) is an American model and actress. ... Tishara Lee Cousino is an American model and sometime actress. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Fashion (disambiguation). ... Vegas redirects here. ... A photographer at the Calgary Folk Music Festival Paparazzi at the Tribeca Film Festival A photographer is a person who takes a photograph using a camera. ... Cover of David LaChapelle book, David LaChapelle (born March 11, 1969[1] Fairfield, Connecticut, United States) is a photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography, and is noted for his surreal, unique and often humorous style. ... Nudity or nakedness is the state of wearing no clothing. ... Eye candy is an expression used to describe something that is most remarkable by its appearance, but that doesnt have anything else so exciting. ... This article is about the professional wrestler. ... Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9, 1959) is an American professional wrestler and actor. ... For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ... An anniversary (from the Latin anniversarius, from the words for year and to turn, meaning (re)turning yearly; known in English since c. ... This article is about the state. ... For other uses, see Moscow (disambiguation). ...

After winning the local try out in Los Angeles, McDougal advanced to World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) RAW Diva Search 2004 special held at the Beacon Theater in New York as one of 28 finalists. The special was televised live on Spike TV with a live audience on July 15, 2004.^[26] McDougal, clad in a black bikini, survived 2 rounds of elimination during the 2 hour special, only to be eliminated by the judges in the last round at the end, just prior to the selection of the final 10 contestants eligible for online voting. Her elimination was a surprise to the live audience, as she was arguably the most famous contestant not advancing to the next round.^[27] Christy Hemme was eventually selected by viewers to be the 2004 WWE RAW Diva.^[28] Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... The WWE Diva Search is a talent competition held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). ... The Beacon Theater is a historic New York City Art Deco theater on upper Broadway in Manhattan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Christina Lee (Christy) Hemme (born October 28, 1980)[3] is an American actress, model and professional wrestler. ...

Karen McDougal as calendar girl of July 2005

McDougal appeared in the 2005 Playmates at Play at the Playboy Mansion swimsuit calendar as the calendar girl of July.^[29] The calendar was the inaugural Playmates at Play calendar and it was shot on the grounds of Playboy Mansion in 2004.^[30] It was Playboy's first attempt at creating a non-nude swimsuit calendar featuring Playmates similar in style with those from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. While all Playmates appeared in bikinis in the calendar, McDougal and Hiromi Oshima were the only two Playmates actually wearing only painted on bikinis. Image File history File linksMetadata Karen_PMatPlay_07-2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Karen_PMatPlay_07-2005. ... A wall calendar is a calendar intended for placement on a wall. ... Veronica Varekova, Elle Macpherson, Rebecca Romijn, Rachel Hunter, Daniela Pestova, Elsa Benitez, Carolyn Murphy and Yamila Diaz, 2006; Heidi Klum and Maria Sharapova are in the insets. ... Bikini may also refer to Bikini Atoll, BIKINI state and bikini styles of underwear. ... Playboy playmate Hiromi Oshima(大島 浩美、ヒロミ・オーシマ), was born on January 6, 1981 in Tokyo, Japan. ... Body art by Youri Messen-Jaschin “Face Painter” redirects here. ...

She appeared as one of the interviewees in E! True Hollywood Story of Hugh Hefner first broadcasted on April 9, 2006. McDougal briefly described her experience at the Playboy Mansion when the marriage between Hugh and Kimberley Conrad Hefner was falling apart at the time when she was Miss December 1997. In summer of 2006, McDougal appeared as a fitness model demonstrating all the exercises in a fitness training DVD with Hollywood celebrity fitness trainer Valerie Waters.^[15] E! True Hollywood Story is a TV documentary series on the E! Entertainment Television cable and DBS channel that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and well-known public figures. ... is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... {{Infobox Playboy Playmate|name= Kimberley Conrad |image-name=Playboy_9509. ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ... This article includes how-to sections and may need to be edited to encyclopedic style. ...

In November 2006, she was part of a trio of Playmates (along with Tina Marie Jordan and Katie Lohmann) that appeared in the "Celebrity Playmate Gift Guide" pictorial of Splat magazine, a paintball enthusiasts magazine. The pictorial showcased new paintball products for the 2006 holiday season.^[31] Tina Marie Jordan (born August 21, 1972) is an American model and actress. ... Katie Lohmann (born 29 January 1980[1][2] in Scottsdale, Arizona) is a model, actress, and most notably a Playboy Playmate for the month of April 2001. ... A woodsball player firing at opponents from behind cover. ...

McDougal has also guest hosted TV programs (Wild On! on E!, VIP Access on Showtime) and appeared in other television programs (such as: Lovespring International, The O'Reilly Factor, Playmate edition of Russian Roulette,^[32] etc.) and movies (cameos in Joe Dirt, Charlie's Angels, Grind, The Girl Next Door and Raising Helen), music videos (singer David Lee Roth), various pin-up posters, calendars, magazine covers, advertising campaigns, promotional events, clothing, swimwear and lingerie catalogs following her success as Playmate of the Year.^[8] Wild On! was a travel show that was produced from 1997 until 2003 by E!. It has had six different hosts over the years: Eleanor Mondale, Jenna Jameson, Jules Asner, Brooke Burke, Cindy Taylor and April Sigman. ... E!: Entertainment Television is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite network. ... This article is about the pay TV channel. ... Lovespring International is an improvisational comedy series airing on Lifetime on Mondays at 11pm in the United States. ... The OReilly Factor is an American talk show on the Fox News Channel hosted by commentator Bill OReilly, who discusses current political and social issues with guests from opposing ends of the political spectrum. ... Russian Roulette was an American game show hosted by Mark L. Walberg (not to be confused with Mark Wahlberg) that ran in two seasons from June 2002 to 2003, with Burton Richardson as the shows announcer (doing only the opening spiel). ... A cameo role or cameo appearance (often shortened to just cameo) is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television. ... Joe Dirt is a 2001 comedy film starring David Spade, Dennis Miller, Christopher Walken, Brittany Daniel, Jaime Pressly, Erik Per Sullivan and Kid Rock. ... Charlies Angels (2000) is an action/comedy feature film based on (and something of a sequel to) the 1970s television series Charlies Angels. ... Grind is a 2003 film about four young aspiring amateur skaters: Eric Rivers (Mike Vogel), Matt Jensen (Vince Vieluf), Dustin Knight (Adam Brody), and Sweet Lou Singer (Joey Kern) are all trying to make it in the world of pro skateboarding by pulling insane stunts in front of pro skater... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Raising Helen is a 2004 American comedy/drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Jack Amiel and Michael Begler. ... David Lee Roth (sometimes referred to as Diamond Dave) (born 10 October 1953, Bloomington, Indiana) is a American rock vocalist, songwriter, actor, author, and former radio personality, best known for his work with the band Van Halen. ... A pin-up girl is a woman whose physical attractiveness would entice one to place a picture of her on a wall. ...

Personal life

Karen McDougal in her signature straddle split pose, learned from cheerleading in high school.^[9]

McDougal's family members initially did not support her decision to pose for Playboy. Eventually, they embraced the fact and her mother appeared in interview segments of her Playmate of the Year "Video Centerfold" as a sign of support.^[5] Image File history File links Karen_sideway_split. ... Image File history File links Karen_sideway_split. ...

One of her goals is to open a learning center for children.^[1] Lately, she has been pursuing roles in acting and modelling and has put her learning center plans on hold.^[7] McDougal is interested in pursuing hosting duties of TV or sports shows.^[14] Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. ... Photograph of the once famous model Dovima A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... A Master of Ceremonies or MC (sometimes spelled emcee), sometimes called a compere or an MJ for microphone jockey, is the host of an official public or private staged event or other performance. ...

McDougal, who acknowledges having breast implants, is an advocate of breast cancer awareness.^[33] Her family has a history of breast cancer.^[33] Breast implant diagram A breast implant is a prosthesis used in cosmetic surgery to enhance the size and shape of ones breasts or to reconstruct the breast (for example, after a mastectomy). ... Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. ...

She professes to be a chocoholic and junk food junkie even when she considers herself a "health nut".^[3] When she was Playmate of the Year of 1998, she had a healthy BMI of 19.^[34] Although she is a swimsuit model, she is not a proficient swimmer because of her aquaphobia.^[35] She is an animal lover and owns two cats: Brittany and Brandy.^[3] She has a tattoo of a cat on the second toe of her right foot to honor her cats.^[35] A Chocoholic is some who is or claims to be addicted to chocolate. ... Cheetos The Luther Burger, a bacon cheeseburger which employs a glazed donut in place of each bun. ... A graph of body mass index is shown above. ... A swimsuit, bathing suit or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn for swimming. ... Aquaphobia is a kind of specific phobia, an abnormal and persistent fear of water. ... For other uses, see Tattoo (disambiguation). ... Toes on foot. ... For other uses, see Foot (disambiguation). ...

McDougal is an avid motorcycle rider and car collector,^[36] and she bought a pink custom-built motorcycle in 2004.^[37] The same year, she entered an Easyrider Competition in Pomona, where her motorcycle won Best Radical Custom award at the event.^[38] For other uses, see Motorcycle (disambiguation). ... A custom motorcycle is one that is highly stylized or which treats aspects such as frame geometry or engine design in an unusual way. ... Pomona, Nicolas Fouché, c. ...

In 2007, she has been spotted dating actor Bruce Willis on different occasions.^[39][40] Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany) is an American actor and singer. ...

McDougal currently resides in Los Angeles^[14] and Phoenix, Arizona.^[37] Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ...

Quotes

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Appearances in Playboy special editions

• Playboy's Playmate Review Vol. 14 August 1998 - cover, pages 2-3,86-93.
• Playboy's Girls of Winter January 1999 - pages 1,10-13, 60-63, 90-91.
• Playboy's Playmates in Bed February 1999 - pages 3,68-69, 92-93.
• Playboy's Celebrating Centerfolds Vol. 2 May 1999 - cover, pages 3, 44-47.
• Playboy's Book of Lingerie Vol. 67 June 1999 - pages 36-37.
• Playboy's Playmate Tests July 1999 - pages 64-67.
• Playboy's Barefoot Beauties Vol. 1 January 2000 - pages 66-67,74-75.
• Playboy's Centerfolds of the Century May 2000 - pages 50-51
• Playboy's Playmates of the Year January 2001 - pages 88-89
• Playboy's Nude Playmates May 2001 - pages 20-21.
• Playboy's Book of Lingerie June 2001 - pages 68-69.
• Playboy's Girlfriends August 2001 - page 95 (fan letter section).
• Playboy's Casting Calls November 2001 - page 95 (fan letter section).
• Playboy's Sexiest Playmates November 2001 - page 84-87.
• Playboy's Playmates in Bed February 2002 - pages 72-73.
• Playboy's Sexy Celebrities March 2002 - pages 54-55.
• Playboy's Nude Playmates May 2002 - page 95 (fan letter section).

See also

• List of people in Playboy 1990-1999

This list of people in Playboy 1990–1999 is a catalog of women and men who appeared in Playboy magazine during the years 1990 through 1999. ...

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External links and other references

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• Karen McDougal's official website
• Karen McDougal at the Internet Movie Database
• Hardbody Profile - Karen McDougal at IronMan magazine official website
• Karen McDougal feature at Moviesbuff.com

Warning: The following sites contain mature content and artistic nudity The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is an online database of information about movies, actors, television shows, production crew personnel, and video games. ...

• Karen McDougal at Playboy.com

• Centerfold on Sex - Karen McDougal at Playboy.com (Mature Content)
• Warrior Princess by Bill Toma (Artistic Nudity)
• Vogue Homme spread on David LaChapelle's official website (Artistic Nudity)