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Joann Witty

Also known as Priscilla Barnes

Born
Dec 7, 1954age 71
height
5'7" (or 170 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
American

Career

Active 1976 – present

Biography

About Joann Witty

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Standing at 5'7" with a slim build, honey-blonde hair, and natural C-cup breasts, Joann Witty is an American actress and former centerfold. Born on December 7, 1954, as Priscilla Anne Barnes at Fort Dix, New Jersey, she began her career as a hostess at a Hollywood nightclub. In March 1976, at age 21, she posed nude for Penthouse's "Pet of the Month" under the pseudonym Joann Witty, a title she still holds today.

Her acting career took off with the role of Terri Alden on the ABC sitcom Three's Company from 1981 to 1984. She later appeared in films such as A Vacation in Hell (1979), Licence to Kill (1989), Stepfather III (1992), and The Crossing Guard (1995). More recently, she played Magda Andel on the CW series Jane the Virgin from 2014 to 2019. She is married to actor Ted Monte.

A notable legal dispute arose in 1982 when Penthouse wanted to republish her photos under her real name after she became famous. The matter went to court over a handwritten addendum to her model release. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Barnes, ruling the addendum binding. She holds a unique distinction: the only Three's Company cast member to become a Bond Girl, playing a role in The Living Daylights (1989). She also appeared as a fortune-teller in the cult film Mallrats.

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Personal

Years Active
1976-present (started around 21 years old; 50 years active)
Birthplace
Fort Dix, New Jersey, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
121 lbs (or 55 kg)
Measurements
35–23–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.64
Bra/Cup Size
C
Piercings
ears

Performances

Solo
Nudity (Full)

Extra

Instagram Followers
3k (as of June 2026)
Achievements
Penthouse Pet Of The Month March 1976

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What legal issue did Joann Witty face with Penthouse?

In 1982, Penthouse wanted to republish her nude photos under her real name, Priscilla Barnes. She had used the pseudonym Joann Witty for the 1976 layout. A handwritten addendum to the model release contract led to a court case; the 9th Circuit ruled in her favor, preventing Penthouse from using her real name.

How did Joann Witty get started in modeling?

She was working as a hostess at a Hollywood nightclub when she posed for Penthouse's March 1976 Pet of the Month layout, using the pseudonym Joann Witty.

What roles is Joann Witty best known for?

She is best known for playing Terri Alden on Three's Company (1981-1984) and Magda Andel on Jane the Virgin (2014-2019). She also appeared in the James Bond film Licence to Kill (1989).

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