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Born in Canada, Shannon Tweed rose to stardom as Miss November, 1981, for Playboy magazine. In 1982, she began her movie career and also appeared in the TV series "Falcon Crest" (1981). She became Playmate of the Year in 1982. She was briefly involved with Playboy magazine founder Hugh M. Hefner but has carried on a long-term relationship with KISS member Gene Simmons since 1983. She has become somewhat of a "B" movie "queen," appearing in numerous low-budget "erotic thrillers" and adventure films. She and Simmons have two children, a son named Nicolas born in 1989 and a daughter Sophie born in 1992.
Playboy Playmate of the Month November 1981.Playboy Playmate of the Year 1982.Older sister of Tracy Tweed .Has two children with Gene Simmons : a son, Nick Simmons (b. 1989), and a daughter, Sophie Simmons (b. 1992).Represented the Ottawa Valley in the 1978 Miss Canada Pageant, placing fourth.Is the third of seven children. She has 3 brothers and 3 sisters.Her appearance in Playboy was arranged by a Canadian TV series entitled "Thrill of a Lifetime" (1981) which fulfilled real-life fantasies of ordinary Canadians.Measurements: 34B-24-35 (at age 18-self-described), 36C-25-36 (as Playmate & actress), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).Aunt of Emily Tweed , Hunter Tweed and Jake Tweed.Engaged to Gene Simmons [July 26, 2011].