You're far from the only one crushing on Kendra Wilkinson. As one of the iconic trio from The Girls Next Door and a top girlfriend of Hugh Hefner, she's earned her spot as a timeless Playboy icon, captivating fans both in front of the camera and beyond. Hailing from the Clairemont neighborhood in San Diego, California, Kendra started out as a dental assistant until a friend suggested she dive into modeling. She seized the chance, stepping into the world of glamour photography, where her stunning looks, killer curves, and magnetic charm landed her a gig as a seductive Painted Lady at Hugh Hefner's lavish 78th birthday bash. Just days after, Hef himself rang her up, inviting her to become his girlfriend, and she swiftly relocated to the Playboy Mansion. From there, her story exploded into legend – she teamed up with Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison as Hef's elite companions, skyrocketing her to fame on reality television.
Kendra captivated audiences on The Girls Next Door for five incredible seasons, calling the Mansion home until 2009, when she shacked up with her then-fiancé – now spouse – Hank Baskett. (No grudges were held; they tied the knot right at the Playboy estate, and Kendra playfully dubs Hef her son's godfather.) Post-Mansion, she's ruled the reality TV scene with her self-titled E! show, Kendra, followed by the sizzling WE tv hit, Kendra on Top, plus stints on Dancing With the Stars and Celebrity Wife Swap. She's even flexed her acting chops in flicks like The Bunny House, Scary Movie 5, and cameos in Las Vegas and Entourage. Add in two bestselling books, her thriving wellness and fitness line, and a blissful family life, and this ultimate Girl Next Door has become a pop culture staple.