Barbi Benton fortune, husband, personal life, career and bio

Barbi Benton is an American model, recording artist, actor and most famous Playboy model of the past. She is also known for her appearances in the comedy series named ‘Hee Haw’ while being a successful recording artist and singer in the 70s.

Barbi, currently 68, retired in the 80s in order to give some time to her personal life as well. Let’s find out more about Barbi and her net worth, personal life and more.

BARBI BENTON: EARLY LIFE, CAREER AND NATIONALITY

Barbi was born on January 28, 1950 in New York, which makes her nationality American. She was born as Barbara Lynn Klein to a Jewish family. Although she was born in New York, she grew up in Sacramento where she attended Rio Americano High School. After graduating from high school, Benton joined UCLA but she did not graduate from the University.

At the age of 16, Barbi started modeling. While studying at UCLA, she took a job with Playboy magazine where models like Bryiana Noelle Flores , Melissa Soria, etc. also came into the limelight and appeared in the spotlight after working there. Consequently, Barbi appeared on their entertainment show called Playboy After Dark, where Benton was an extra. But that changed when Hugh Hefner, the man behind Playboy fell in love with her and she became the show’s co-host. In fact, Hugh was the man who suggested the name Barbi Benton to her instead of her real name Barbara Klein. Benton later appeared on Playboy Issues several times in a number of photo essays, but she never became Playmate of the Month. During this time, she also landed roles in TV dramas like Hee Haw and some foreign movies. Likewise, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. B enton also became a successful recording artist with her ‘Brass Buckles’ record which topped the Billboards chart.

BARBI BENTON: HUSBAND AND PERSONAL LIFE

Barbi Benton’s personal life is quite exclusive as she dated Playboy owner and businessman Hugh Hefner from the year 1970–1986. She was only 18 when she first met Hefner when he was 42. Despite the huge age gap, they started dating and were in a long relationship for almost 16 years.

Barbi then ended her long relationship with Hugh and married George Gradow, who was a property developer in 1979. Together they have two children, a son named Alexander who was born on August 23, 1986 and Ariana Gradow who was born in July. from 1988.

BARBI BENTON NET WORTH

Barbi Benton had a short-lived career, but she was successful throughout her career and achieved many accomplishments. The singer, model and actress currently has a net worth estimate of $20 million which is definitely a big amount.