Janet Pilgrim
Also known as Charlaine Edith Karalus
Career
Active 1955 – 1958
Biography
About Janet Pilgrim
Janet Pilgrim was working in Playboy's office when she was chosen as a Playmate of the Month, not once but three times. She appeared in the July 1955, December 1955, and October 1956 issues. She was 21 years old when her Playboy career began in 1955. Born in Wheaton, Illinois, she took on a pseudonym that became widely recognized. She was American, Caucasian, and had blonde hair and brown eyes. Standing 5'6" and weighing 115 lbs, she had a slim build with measurements of 36–24–36. Her natural breasts and topless-only nudity were part of her modeling work. Her three Playmate appearances made her a notable figure in Playboy history. She passed away on May 1, 2017, at the age of 82.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Monday 1st of May 2017 (age 82)
- Years Active
- 1955-1958 (started around 21 years old; 3 years active)
- Birthplace
- Wheaton, Illinois, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 115 lbs (or 52 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–24–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.67
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32D show conversions - UK: 32D, EU: 70D, AU: 10D, JP: 70D (cup size number shows band size measurement)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month July 1955, Playboy Playmate Of The Month December 1955, Playboy Playmate Of The Month October 1956
Frequently asked
How did Janet Pilgrim's Playboy career begin?
She was an office worker at Playboy before being selected as a Playmate of the Month, a rare path to the role.
What is notable about Janet Pilgrim's Playmate appearances?
She was named Playmate of the Month three times (July 1955, December 1955, October 1956), an unusual achievement for a single model.
What was Janet Pilgrim's body type and measurements?
She had a slim build with measurements of 36–24–36 and wore a 32D bra size.
Did you know
- Janet Pilgrim was an office worker at Playboy before becoming a Playmate, an unusual background for models at the time.
- She earned three Playmate of the Month titles in just over a year, a feat that made her stand out in Playboy history.
- Her natural breasts and topless-only nudity were part of her modeling style.
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