Shane Barbi is an American model, author, and animal rights activist who saw widespread fame alongside her twin sister, Sia, as the “Barbi Twins”. Known for their distinct appearances on famous Playboy magazine covers, the Barbi Twins are also recognized for their tireless efforts championing animal rights worldwide.
Born on April 2, 1963, in San Diego, California, Shane was raised in a middle-class family along with her identical twin sister, Sia Barbi. Interestingly, their mom was a former Miss Ohio, while their father worked as an entrepreneur. The twins grew up nourishing an ever-growing passion for animals, a trait that would notably influence their adult lives.
Following successful high school graduation, Barbi proceeded to study at the prestigious Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Despite being away from home, her connection to animals remained strong, and she often volunteered at local animal shelters.
Profile Summary:
Full Name: Shane Barbi
Age: 58
Birthday: April 2, 1963
Nationality: American
Hometown: San Diego, California
Occupation: Model, Author, Animal rights activist
Known For: Modeling (Playboy magazine), Animal rights activism, Authorship
Net Worth: Not disclosed
Shane, alongside her twin sister Sia, embarks on a distinctive modeling journey, emerging into broader public sight upon gracing the covers of Playboy in 1991 and again in 1993. The twins’ iconic Playboy covers became some of the biggest-selling issues in the magazine’s history, establishing them solidly in the modeling industry. Off the modeling scene, Barbi shifted focus, partnering with her sister to use their fame in advocating for animal rights.
While oscillating on a wave of beautiful highs, the twins’ modeling career was tinged with lows. Their lives took a difficult turn when rumors emerged that they battled with bulimia, which they divulged in a tell-all book, “Dying to be Healthy”, aggressively documenting their struggle with this debilitating condition.
Despite such challenges, Shane Barbi and her sister remain focused, channeling their individual and collective energy toward promoting animal rights. The twins have worked relentlessly, mounting campaigns against animal cruelty, hosting animal rescue events, and even establishing their nonprofit organization – the Kitty Liberation Front – which advocates for animals’ welfare. Their passionate and productive venture into animal rights activism has seen them recognized globally, earning them a nomination for the Celebrity Animal Activists of the Year Award in 2007.
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