They Had the Looks, They Had the Fame – But What Happened Next?

Barbi Benton – Born in 1950

Barbi Benton is a former model, actress, and singer who became famous during the 1970s. She began her career at 16 as a model and soon appeared on “Playboy After Dark,” where she became a favorite of Hugh Hefner. This exposure led to multiple covers on Playboy magazine, though she was never a Playmate of the Month.

Barbi also pursued a music career, releasing several country albums. Her single “Brass Buckles” reached number five on Billboard’s Country Singles chart in 1975. In 1979, she married real estate developer George Gradow, and the couple has two children. They split their time between homes in Aspen and Los Angeles.

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