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Anna Nicole Smith
Also known as Nikki Hart, Vickie Lynn Hogan, Vickie Lynn Marshall, Vickie Lynn Smith
Career
Active 1992 – 2007
Biography
About Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith, born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Mexia, Texas, rose to fame as a Playboy Playmate and became one of the most recognizable blonde bombshells of the 1990s. She began her career as a centerfold in May 1992 and was named Playmate of the Year in 1993. Standing 5'11" with hazel eyes and an average build, she quickly became a sought-after model, working for fashion companies like Guess, H&M, and Heatherette. Her measurements were 36–26–38 with a 32DD bra size, and she had a lower back tattoo.
Smith's personal life was often as public as her career. She married Billy Smith in 1985, and they had a son before divorcing in 1993. In 1994, she married oil baron J. Howard Marshall II, who was much older; he died a year later, sparking a long legal battle over his estate. After his death, Smith tried acting, appearing in films like The Hudsucker Proxy and Naked Gun 33⅓, as well as a small part on Ally McBeal. She also starred in her own reality series, The Anna Nicole Show. Around this time, she gave birth to a daughter, Danielynn; her son Daniel passed away three days later. Smith died on February 8, 2007, at age 39, from a drug overdose.
Smith possessed a magnetic personality and idolized Marilyn Monroe, often channeling her in her work. She posed for 13 covers and 13 photosets for Playboy, and her international recognition extended to Playboy editions in Spain, Hungary, Japan, Argentina, and other countries. Despite controversies and personal struggles, she remained a cultural icon, famously describing her life as a Cinderella story. Her legacy endures in the worlds of modeling and popular culture.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Thursday 8th of February 2007 (age 39)
- Years Active
- 1992-2007 (started around 24 years old; 15 years active)
- Birthplace
- Mexia, Texas, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 141 lbs (or 64 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–26–38 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32DD show conversions - UK: 32DD, EU: 70E, AU: 10DD, JP: 70E (cup size number shows band size measurement)
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
- Tattoos
- Lower back
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 56k (as of March 2026)
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month May 1992, Playboy Playmate Of The Year 1993
Frequently asked
How did Anna Nicole Smith's modeling career with Playboy begin?
She started as a centerfold in May 1992 after seeing an ad in a Houston paper and auditioning for Playboy. Her first test was initially rejected, but photo editor Marilyn Grabowski insisted she become a Playmate.
What were Anna Nicole Smith's most notable acting roles?
She appeared in The Hudsucker Proxy as Tim Robbins' girlfriend and in Naked Gun 33⅓, plus a small part on Ally McBeal, and starred in her own reality series, The Anna Nicole Show.
What personal tragedies did Anna Nicole Smith face?
Her son Daniel died just days after the birth of her daughter Danielynn. She also experienced the death of her husband J. Howard Marshall II a year after their marriage, leading to a lengthy estate legal battle.
Did you know
- Anna Nicole Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan and adopted her stage name when beginning her Playboy career.
- In her original Playmate interview, she recalled that Tony Curtis sketched a little picture of her during a visit to the Playboy Mansion West.
- She was the face of Marciano's Guess Jeans after her Playmate status brought national attention.
- Her idol, Marilyn Monroe, was the first Playboy centerfold, and Smith would listen to Monroe's music while shooting to get in the mood.
- She worked as a spokesmodel for Trimspa and PETA in her later career.
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