Missy Cleveland Bio
Missy Cleveland was a Playboy model, glamour model, and actress. She was born on December 25, 1959, in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. She was also known as Amanda Hodges Cleveland, and her zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Cleveland was Playboy Playmate of the Month for April 1979. She was 19 years old at the time of her appearance.
Missy Cleveland was 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall and had blond hair and brown eyes. Her published measurements were 34-22-32 inches (87-55-82 cm), and her profile lists her bust as natural.
Even as a child, she was destined for the spotlight, entering the Little Miss Mississippi pageant at just 10 years old. Her big break came when her mother encouraged her to enter Playboy's "25th Anniversary Great Playmate Hunt"-a nationwide search for fresh-faced talent. Her centerfold, shot by the legendary Mario Casilli, showcased her as the ultimate all-American girl-next-door with just the right hint of mystery.
Hollywood came calling, and Missy found herself with small but memorable roles in early '80s films. She had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in "Blow Out", Brian De Palma's slick thriller, where she played a college coed caught in a slasher movie scene. She also worked for Playboy's modeling agency in Los Angeles, rubbing elbows with some of the most glamorous women of the decade.
Despite the bright lights and fast-paced lifestyle, Missy eventually craved something different. She moved to Florida, then Canada, before settling back in her home state of Mississippi. There, she found a new passion, working as a property manager in the Jackson area and becoming an active member of the Van Winkle Baptist Church.
Her legacy lives on, a testament to the timeless appeal of a small-town girl with big dreams. She was a Playmate, an actress, a beauty queen, and most of all, a woman who embraced every twist and turn life had to offer.
