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Barbi Benton, born Barbara Lynn Klein on January 28, 1950, in New York City, is an American model, actress, and singer. When she was two years old, her family relocated to California, where she was raised in Sacramento. She attended Rio Americano High School and later enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). During her time at UCLA, she began modeling and landed a part-time job with Playboy, appearing as an extra on the television series Playboy After Dark.
Barbi Benton rose to prominence through her involvement with Playboy magazine. She appeared on the cover four times and was featured in nude pictorials in the December 1973 and January 1975 issues. Her time with Playboy led to a high-profile relationship with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, which lasted several years and garnered considerable media attention.
In addition to her modeling work, Benton became a familiar face on television, particularly as a regular performer on the country-themed variety show Hee Haw. Her cheerful personality and on-screen presence made her a standout among the cast. Benton also pursued a career in music, focusing primarily on country music. She released several albums and charted a few modest hits during her time as a country singer.
In October 1979, Barbi Benton married real estate developer George Gradow. The couple has two children: Alexander, born in August 1986, and Ariana, born in July 1988. They divide their time between two residences—one in Aspen, Colorado, and the other in Los Angeles, California.
Though largely retired from public life, Benton remains a notable figure due to her contributions to entertainment and her iconic status in the 1970s. Her appearances in Playboy, work on Hee Haw, and ventures into country music have left a lasting impression on American pop culture.
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