October 30, 1969 / Scorpio / Age 56
Melissa Holliday {MODEL_WAS_IS} an American Playboy model, glamour model, and actress. She was born on October 30, 1969 in Greenwood, California, United States. as Melissa Deanne Holliday Melissa Holliday measurements are 34-24-34, she has natural breasts.
Melissa Holliday made history as Playboy's Playmate of the Month in January 1995, earning the coveted title at the age of 25. Melissa embodied the allure of a woman who knows exactly who she is-playful, poised, and unforgettably seductive.
When Playboy unveiled Melissa Holliday, it wasn't just her statuesque beauty, hypnotic smile, or classic blonde bombshell allure that caught the spotlight - it was the complex, fiercely independent woman behind the pose.
Born to perform, Melissa's early years were filled with footlights and microphones. From childhood, she was immersed in the world of entertainment - acting in stage productions from Annie to Capricious Pearls, recording radio spots, and collecting crowns in beauty pageants across the country. She had the ambition, the voice, and the camera-ready presence that set the stage for stardom.
By the time she arrived at Playboy, Melissa was already a seasoned performer. Her centerfold captured the essence of mid-'90s sensuality: soft light, radiant skin, and a touch of old-school glamour. But there was nothing soft about her fire. Melissa dove headfirst into the Playboy lifestyle, appearing in several videos, promoting the brand, and auditioning for film and TV roles - including a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance on Baywatch the same year.
But behind the scenes, a darker story was unfolding.
In the summer of 1995, Melissa sought help for depression and was admitted to St. John's Hospital and Health Center in Santa Monica, California. There, from June 26 to July 12, she underwent electroconvulsive therapy - a controversial treatment that would become a lightning rod in her life. What followed was not recovery, but a descent into legal and emotional warfare. Holliday later filed a civil lawsuit against the hospital and the doctors who administered the treatment, alleging medical malpractice, assault and battery, and personal injury.
Her claim? That the procedure left her unable to pursue her dreams in Hollywood - that it took something from her that couldn't be restored. In a haunting quote that still echoes through the corridors of media history, Melissa said, "I've been through a rape, and electroshock therapy is worse."
Those words weren't just personal. They were political. They were a challenge to a system and a culture that often writes off the pain behind the prettiness.
After stepping away from the limelight, Melissa Holliday found her voice in other ways. She performed at a Chrysler convention, lent her talents to TV commercial voiceovers, and became an unflinching advocate for mental health awareness - long before it was a mainstream conversation. Her experience became a cautionary tale, but also a symbol of strength. A reminder that vulnerability and power often walk hand in hand.
Today, Melissa's legacy in Playboy history is more than just a centerfold. She is a woman who dared to confront the glossy illusion and speak truth to her trauma. She wore beauty like armor, but she never let it silence her.
Height: 5'6 (168 cm)
Weight: 110 lb (50 kg)
Breast: 34 in (86 cm) / natural
Waist: 24 in (60 cm)
Hips: 34 in (87 cm)
Zodiac: Scorpio
Ethnicity: caucasian
Hair color: blond
Eye color: blue
Tattoo: no
Piercing: no