

Gianna popped out April 5, 1968 in Warwick, Rhode Island. Fresh out of high school she packed her bags for Los Angeles, ready to chase the Hollywood dream. The work showed up here and there—landed a quick scene in 1988’s Screwball Hotel—but she figured she needed a bigger push. So she mailed Playboy some test shots. One look and the editors damn near dropped their coffee. Those curves earned her Miss August 1989, and that spread turned into an instant fan obsession.

Gianna popped out April 5, 1968 in Warwick, Rhode Island. Fresh out of high school she packed her bags for Los Angeles, ready to chase the Hollywood dream. The work showed up here and there—landed a quick scene in 1988’s Screwball Hotel—but she figured she needed a bigger push. So she mailed Playboy some test shots. One look and the editors damn near dropped their coffee. Those curves earned her Miss August 1989, and that spread turned into an instant fan obsession.