Shannon Tweed

Shannon Tweed is a Canadian model and actress. 

Early Accomplishments

Shannon got recognition as an actress in 1982 featuring in the television series Falcon Crest. The next year, she got introduced into the movie industry through the movie Of Unknown Origin. 

Best Known For

Shannon is known for her family reality show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels. She also featured in the soap opera Days of Our Lives for a year as Savannah Wilder. 

Sexual Orientation

Shannon is straight. During the time she was a playmate on Hugh Hefner's Playboy, she briefly dated Hugh Hefner and won a Playmate of The Year in 1982. In 2011, she got married to the popular member of the Kiss band Gene Simmons. Her and Gene met at the Playboy mansion and had been together for 28 years before they had an official wedding 6 years ago. Gene holds Shannon in a very high esteem and states that he cannot do without her as he is accountable to her. 

Religious Belief

Shannon's religious belief is currently unknown. 

Worth to Know

Shannon's favorite chef is Chris Green. 

When she was a young child, she always wanted to be a model. 

Shannon is an early bird. 

She is a big fan of Meditteranean cuisine but also loves the Canadian dish Poutine. (Source: wnetwork.com, 20/05/2014) 

During her time in Saskatchewan, Shannon studied nursing. 

In 1977, she underwent a breast enlargement surgery and began competing in beauty pageants. Shannon made a name for herself as an erotic thriller actress. Her career began in this genre through her role in Hot Dog...The Movie.

Sophie Simmons is her daughter.