Arline Hunter

Arline Hunter, born December 16, 1931, in Caldwell, Idaho, was an American actress and model whose career was shaped by a striking resemblance to Marilyn Monroe. That resemblance fueled much of her fame, and her 1954 Playboy Playmate photo was directly inspired by Monroe's famous nude session with Tom Kelley. Hunter's looks even led to her being mistaken for Monroe in the film short Apple Knockers and Coke, a confusion that persisted for years. She had red hair and brown eyes, stood 5'6" with a slim build, and her natural 34D measurements were a notable part of her modeling profile. Hunter died on September 11, 2018, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with one of Hollywood's most enduring icons. Her work as a Playboy centerfold and in early nude films remains a footnote in the history of both modeling and cinema.