Shanna Moakler, born on March twenty-eight, nineteen seventy-five, is a multifaceted American actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder. She first gained recognition when she won the Miss New York USA pageant in nineteen ninety-five, subsequently becoming the first runner-up at Miss USA the same year. Following Chelsi Smith's victory at the Miss Universe nineteen ninety-five pageant, Moakler succeeded her as Miss USA, marking a significant milestone in her pageantry career.
In December two thousand one, Moakler was featured as Playmate of the Month in Playboy magazine, further establishing her presence in the entertainment industry. She transitioned into acting, becoming a regular on the USA Network's television series Pacific Blue in nineteen ninety-eight. Her reality television journey began in two thousand five when she starred as herself in Meet the Barkers alongside her then-husband, Travis Barker, the drummer of Blink-182.
Moakler's versatility continued as she hosted E!'s Bridalplasty during its brief run in two thousand ten and two thousand eleven. In January two thousand fourteen, she joined the cast of VH1's reality series Hollywood Exes, showcasing her dynamic personality and life experiences.
Beyond her on-screen endeavors, Moakler has made significant contributions to the pageant world. Since two thousand twelve, she has served as the executive producer of the Miss Nevada USA state pageant, having initially joined as a director in two thousand eleven. In two thousand eighteen, she expanded her influence by acquiring the Miss Utah USA franchise, demonstrating her commitment to empowering future generations of beauty queens.