Born in 1950 in Toledo, Ohio, she gained fame as a model and actress. She is best known for her role in the 1970 cult classic film "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls," directed by Russ Meyer. Before her film career, she achieved significant attention as Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month in December 1968, which helped launch her into the entertainment industry. Her career largely spanned the late 1960s and early 1970s, and she remained a beloved figure in the realm of cult cinema until her passing in 2011.