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shannon tweed

Shannon Tweed, born March 10, 1957, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, is a Canadian actress and model renowned for her early career in adult entertainment and erotic films. Raised on a mink ranch with six siblings, her family faced hardship after her father's coma, leading to welfare in Saskatoon. At 20, after breast enhancement, she placed in Miss Canada pageants. Discovered via Playboy, she became Playmate of the Month (November 1981) and Playmate of the Year (1982), living at the Playboy Mansion. Tweed appeared in over 60 films, starring in B-movies and erotic thrillers like the 'Night Eyes' series, 'Of Unknown Origin', and TV shows including 'Days of Our Lives' (as Savannah Wilder), 'Falcon Crest', and '1st & Ten'. In 1983, she began a relationship with KISS bassist Gene Simmons, marrying him in 2011 after 28 years. They have two children, Nicholas and Sophie, and featured in 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' (2006-2012). Known as an erotic icon, she was honored with a street named after her in Saskatoon.