Holly Madison

Holly Madison is a television personality, model, author, and producer known for her role on the E! Network reality series "The Girls Next Door." The show followed Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson as Hugh Hefner's girlfriends living at the Playboy Mansion, running for six seasons and becoming a prominent reality program. During her time on the series, Madison worked behind the scenes at Playboy as a junior photo editor and contributed to the design of the show's annual calendars, reflecting her entrepreneurial interests in entertainment and media.

After leaving the Playboy Mansion, Madison competed on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" and starred as Bo Peep in the Las Vegas production Peepshow, a Broadway-inspired burlesque show at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. She also led her own E! spin-off series, "Holly's World," which documented her life in Las Vegas. During this period, Madison launched Lucky Pet Products and designed a line of Playboy-branded jewelry, dolls, and merchandise, expanding her presence in lifestyle branding and product design.

Madison is the author of two New York Times bestselling memoirs: "Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny" and "The Vegas Diaries: Romance, Rolling the Dice and the Road to Reinvention." Both books detail her experiences in the entertainment industry and her personal journey, addressing topics such as personal reinvention and mental health. Madison has spoken publicly about her mental health challenges during her time at the Mansion and her autism diagnosis, connecting with audiences interested in wellness and self-advocacy.

Madison has further expanded into the true crime genre as host and executive producer of the Investigation Discovery series "The Playboy Murders," which examines the histories of women associated with the Playboy brand, and "Lethally Blonde," a true crime series exploring the risks faced by women pursuing fame. She also co-hosts the podcast "Girls Next Level" with Bridget Marquardt, providing behind-the-scenes insights into "The Girls Next Door." Madison's career spans reality television, live performance, publishing, podcasting, and true crime, establishing her as a versatile figure in pop culture and media.