Holly Madison Bio | Wiki
Holly Madison is an American television personality. She is best known as a former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner and for her appearance in the reality television show The Girls Next Door. Holly also starred in her own reality series, Holly’s World, which ran from 2009 to 2011.
She has released two books, Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny in 2015, about her life in the Playboy Mansion and her relationship with Hefner, and The Vegas Diaries: Romance, Rolling the Dice, and the Road to Reinvention in 2016.
Holly Madison Age
Holly was born on December 23, 1979, in Astoria, Oregon, United States. She is 42 years old.
Holly Madison Height
She is a woman of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (Approx. 1.62 m).
Holly Madison Family
She was born Holly Sue Cullen in Astoria, Oregon to her parents. Holly has two siblings Stephanie Cullen and Joe Cullen. She moved with her family to Craig, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island at the age of 2. When Holly was in middle school, her family returned to St. Helens, Oregon.
Holly Madison Husband | Boyfriend
Holly was married to Pasquale Rotella who she started dating in 2011. In August 2012, she announced that they were expecting their first child. Holly gave birth to their daughter Rainbow Aurora Rotella in March 2013, in Las Vegas.
Holly and Rotella were married at Disneyland on September 10, 2013, with Marquardt as a bridesmaid, and resided in Las Vegas. She gave birth to her second child, a son Forest Leonardo Antonio Rotella, in August 2016. The couple were separated on September 25, 2018, and in February 2019, the divorce was finalized.
Holly Madison Education
She attended Portland State University for two years, majoring in theater and psychology. Afterward, Holly moved to Los Angeles and attended Loyola Marymount University. To afford her college tuition, she competed to become a Hawaiian Tropic model and worked as a waitress at Hooters.
Holly’s appearance at these venues led to invitations to the Playboy Mansion and at the age of 21, after more than a year of such visits, she asked permission from Hugh Hefner and was eventually allowed to move in at the mansion.
Holly Madison On Hugh Hefner
Holly faced credit card debt and potential homelessness, in August 2001, which made her move into the Playboy Mansion and officially became one of Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends. The man controlled her finances, enforced a strict schedule and curfew, and denied her opportunities to earn income outside the mansion. In February 2002, after all, but two of his girlfriends left, Holly became his “#1 Girl”.
During her time with Hefner, she stated that she wanted to marry him and have his children. However, in an interview at the Playmate of the Year luncheon in May 2008, Hugh said that he loved Holly but marriage wasn’t part of his puzzle. Reflecting on her time at the mansion, Holly has said her feelings for Hefner were attributable to Stockholm syndrome.
On October 7, 2008, she announced that her relationship with Hefner had ended. Hefner confirmed the breakup, saying, “If Holly says it’s over, I guess it’s over”. Holly was later among the former Playmates who spoke out in the docuseries Secrets of Playboy
Holly Madison Book | Down the Rabbit Hole
In 2015, Holly released her memoir Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny. The book details her life in the Playboy Mansion and the beginning of her recovery afterward.
In May 2016, she released her second memoir, The Vegas Diaries: Romance, Rolling the Dice and the Road to Reinvention, which also debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list. The book chronicles her journey toward reinvention and self-acceptance in glamorous Las Vegas.
Holly Madison Zak Bagans
Holly went to Zak’s Haunted Museum in Las Vegas back in May 2019 and started dating later. However, the couple broke up in 2021. It’s unclear what led to the split after nearly 2 years of dating … but there’s no bad blood between them and remain good friends.
Holly Madison Documentary
In 2021, Holly shared in an interview some of the dark sides of the Playboy lifestyle, as further revealed in 2022 in the A&E documentary series Secrets of Playboy. She was the subject of the show’s second episode which aired in January 2022.
She described, among other things, the Playboy Mansion as “dangerous” and “very cult-like” and accused Hefner of manipulating her in order to advance her career and even attempting to offer her quaaludes during their first sexual encounter in the summer of 2001.
Holly Madison On Dancing With The Stars
Holly was chosen to replace Jewel on Dancing with the Stars and was partnered with Dmitry Chaplin. She was injured while practicing and Holly and Chaplin were voted off.
Holly Madison Net Worth
She earns her wealth from her career, therefore, she has amassed a fortune over the years. Holly’s estimated net worth is $16 million.
Who Is Holly Madison Married To
She is currently not married. Holly was married to Pasquale Rotella Pasquale Rotellafrom 2013 to 2018. They share two children.
Who Is Holly Madison
Holly is an American television personality. She is best known as a former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner and for her appearance in the reality television show The Girls Next Door. Holly also starred in her own reality series, Holly’s World, which ran from 2009 to 2011.