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==Biography==
==Biography==
Adams was born in New Jersey and raised in New York, where she currently resides. She has a mixed heritage of [[African American]], [[Caucasian race|Caucasian]], and [[Cherokee]] ([[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]]) ancestry.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070927011303/http://www.curvemag.com/Detailed/652.html Stephanie Adams: Honing Her Craft]", ''[[Curve]] Magazine, '' April 2005.</ref> Adams was raised by her aunts, who were both former models and encouraged her to begin modeling at the age of 16. After graduating from Ophelia DeVore School of Charm, then appearing in photo shoots for ''[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]'' magazine, [[Venus Swimwear]], and commercial advertisements for [[Clairol]].<ref name="Stephanie Adams Biography">[http://www.stephanieadams.com/StephanieAdams.htm Stephanie Adams - Biography]</ref> Adams appeared as "Miss November 1992" in ''Playboy'' magazine, has continued to appear in ''Playboy'' and has appeared as a centerfold in international editions of ''Playboy'' magazine. She earned a bachelor's degree at [[Fairleigh Dickinson University]] while modeling for [[Wilhelmina Models]], switching to [[Elite Model Management]] after being engaged to Elite CEO at the time, John Casablancas<ref>[http://www.goddessy.com/PressInformation/MediaCoverage.htm GODDESSY - By Stephanie Adams - Media Coverage<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.observer.com/2004/live-and-uncensored-its-dave Live and Uncensored: It’s Dave | The New York Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Adams was born in New Jersey and raised in New York, where she currently resides. She has a mixed heritage of [[African American]], [[Caucasian race|Caucasian]], and [[Cherokee]] ([[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]]) ancestry.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070927011303/http://www.curvemag.com/Detailed/652.html Stephanie Adams: Honing Her Craft]", ''[[Curve]] Magazine, '' April 2005.</ref> Adams appeared as "Miss November 1992" in ''Playboy'' magazine, has continued to appear in ''Playboy'' and has appeared as a centerfold in international editions of ''Playboy'' magazine. She earned a bachelor's degree at [[Fairleigh Dickinson University]] while modeling for [[Wilhelmina Models]], switching to [[Elite Model Management]] after being engaged to Elite CEO at the time, John Casablancas<ref>[http://www.goddessy.com/PressInformation/MediaCoverage.htm GODDESSY - By Stephanie Adams - Media Coverage<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.observer.com/2004/live-and-uncensored-its-dave Live and Uncensored: It’s Dave | The New York Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Adams was the first ''Playboy'' centerfold to become a [[lesbian]] [[spokesmodel]].<ref name="Gay Pride Week">[http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?&aid=40917&search_result=1&stid=8 Gay Pride Week]", ''[[NY1 News]],'' June 21, 2004.</ref> In 1998 ''New York Post'' columnist Richard Johnson named her one of the "50 most eligible babes in [[NY]]".<ref>Richard Johnson, "[http://www.pagesix.com/term/Revlon?page=5 50 Most eligible babes in N.Y.]", ''[[New York Post]]'', January 17, 1998.</ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2009}} Adams once identified herself as a lesbian<ref name="Gay Pride Week"/><ref name="usatoday">[http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-09-22-playmate-lawsuit_x.htm Playmate Sues Taxi Driver, NYC Police]", ''[[USA Today]], '' September 22, 2006.</ref><ref>{{Cite web
Adams was the first ''Playboy'' centerfold to become a [[lesbian]] [[spokesmodel]].<ref name="Gay Pride Week">[http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?&aid=40917&search_result=1&stid=8 Gay Pride Week]", ''[[NY1 News]],'' June 21, 2004.</ref> In 1998 ''New York Post'' columnist Richard Johnson named her one of the "50 most eligible babes in [[NY]]".<ref>Richard Johnson, "[http://www.pagesix.com/term/Revlon?page=5 50 Most eligible babes in N.Y.]", ''[[New York Post]]'', January 17, 1998.</ref>{{Dead link|date=February 2009}} Adams once identified herself as a lesbian<ref name="Gay Pride Week"/><ref name="usatoday">[http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-09-22-playmate-lawsuit_x.htm Playmate Sues Taxi Driver, NYC Police]", ''[[USA Today]], '' September 22, 2006.</ref><ref>{{Cite web

Revision as of 21:59, 20 August 2011

Stephanie Adams
Playboy centerfold appearance
November 1992
Preceded byTiffany Sloan
Succeeded byBarbara Moore
Personal details
Born (1970-07-24) July 24, 1970 (age 54)
Orange, New Jersey[1]
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
File:Stephanie adams.jpg

Stephanie Adams (born in Orange, New Jersey, July 24, 1970[1]) is an American model, author, artist, and the founder of a publishing company. She was the November 1992 Playboy Playmate in the United States, as well as a Playboy centerfold in international editions.

Biography

Adams was born in New Jersey and raised in New York, where she currently resides. She has a mixed heritage of African American, Caucasian, and Cherokee (Native American) ancestry.[2] Adams appeared as "Miss November 1992" in Playboy magazine, has continued to appear in Playboy and has appeared as a centerfold in international editions of Playboy magazine. She earned a bachelor's degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University while modeling for Wilhelmina Models, switching to Elite Model Management after being engaged to Elite CEO at the time, John Casablancas[3][4]

Adams was the first Playboy centerfold to become a lesbian spokesmodel.[5] In 1998 New York Post columnist Richard Johnson named her one of the "50 most eligible babes in NY".[6][dead link‍] Adams once identified herself as a lesbian[5][7][8] but no longer identifies as one.[9][10] She was named "Best NYC lesbian sex symbol", in 2004 by The Village Voice[11] and has appeared on the magazine's cover[12] along with LGBT magazine covers and in advertisements. Adams made a cameo appearance for the "Top 10" list on the Late Show with David Letterman November 20, 2003 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of Playboy magazine.[13][14]

In 2004, Adams taught a course at the Learning Annex titled "How to Marry Rich: The Rich Are Going to Marry... Why Not to You?"[15] New York Press reporter A.J. Daulerio gave the class a negative review.[16] Adams was eventually replaced by another lecturer, Shoshanna Rikon.[15]

On September 23, 2006 Adams filed a $5 million dollar lawsuit[17] against a NYC taxicab driver, the NYPD, and the city of New York following an incident on May 25, 2006, in which the driver, according to Adams, falsely told the police that she was armed after getting into an argument with her.[18] The driver was fined $2,700 on August 24, 2006 by a New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission judge, which suspended his license for 30 days, recommending that he lose it permanently,[19] and the Commission finally removed it from him permanently on October 11, 2006.[20][21] Adams also made a complaint and filed a lawsuit accusing the police of assault.[7][n 1]

In October 2008, Adams was granted guardianship of her elderly aunt who raised her since birth[22] and later transferred her to New York City.[23]

In November 2009, Adams announced her engagement[24] to a doctor, later marrying him. A year later, she annonced that she was going to dedicate most of her time towards having a private life with her husband and son.[23]

Her hobbies include photographic art,[25] and sharp shooting with various firearms.[23]

Adams founded Goddessy in 1999, which according to Adams is a portmanteau of "goddess" and "odyssey". Adams became a published author in 2003, and eventually started her own publishing company in 2007. Following the death of her aunt from breast cancer on her birthday July 24, 2003, Adams decided to quit modeling full-time and dedicate most of her time towards writing. That same year, a book was published and dedicated to her deceased aunt entitled He Only Takes The Best, followed by another book written in honor of her elderly aunt entitled Guardian. Adams is the author of two dozen metaphysical books, astrology calendars, and tarot cards, primarily entitled Goddessy.[26]

Notes

  1. ^ Supreme Court of the State of New York (Index #113646/2006)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Playmate listing". Retrieved 1 March 2009.
  2. ^ Stephanie Adams: Honing Her Craft", Curve Magazine, April 2005.
  3. ^ GODDESSY - By Stephanie Adams - Media Coverage
  4. ^ Live and Uncensored: It’s Dave | The New York Observer
  5. ^ a b Gay Pride Week", NY1 News, June 21, 2004.
  6. ^ Richard Johnson, "50 Most eligible babes in N.Y.", New York Post, January 17, 1998.
  7. ^ a b Playmate Sues Taxi Driver, NYC Police", USA Today, September 22, 2006.
  8. ^ "Interview with a playmate".
  9. ^ "New York City Playboy Centerfold Stephanie Adams Releases GODDESSY 2007 Books". PRWeb. February 12, 2007. (press release)
  10. ^ "Coming Out Speeches By Playboy Centerfold Stephanie Adams". Sapphica.
  11. ^ Rachel Kramer Bussel, "Best of New York 2004: Characters", The Village Voice via web.archive. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  12. ^ Village Voice - June 22–28, 2005 - Vol. L No. 25
  13. ^ Show #2080, Late Show With David Letterman, CBS.com, November 20, 2003.
  14. ^ "Biography". Sapphica.
  15. ^ a b How to Marry Rich: The Rich Are Going to Marry... Why Not to You? with Stephanie Adams, Learning Annex.
  16. ^ Gold-digging 101 The Playboy Playmate with the sugar-daddy tip sheet, New York Press
  17. ^ Playboy Playmate Suing NYC", Fox News, June 7, 2006.
  18. ^ Playboy Playmate Alleges NYPD Assault", ABC News, September 23, 2006.
  19. ^ Leo Standora (2006-08-25). "Cabbie catches hail from bunny". Daily News.
  20. ^ Taxi driver who feuded with lesbian Playmate loses license", Dallas Voice, October 20, 2006.
  21. ^ Cabbie fined over Playmate row", News 24, December 10, 2006.
  22. ^ Former Playmate, Stephanie Adams, fights in Hudson court for custody of aunt, The Jersey Journal, May 2, 2010.
  23. ^ a b c Goddessy - Press Release
  24. ^ "Playboy bunny Stephanie Adams playing straight" by Richard Johnson with Emily Smith and Neel Shah, New York Post: Page Six, November 9, 2009, italics retained from source
  25. ^ The Seraphs Advocate - Art Collection
  26. ^ She Magazine - September, 2003 - Page 16 - "Cover to Cover" by Diane Wilde

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