Dorothy Stratten
Also known as: Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten 
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Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten, known professionally as Dorothy Stratten, was born on February 28, 1960, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Dutch immigrants Simon and Nelly Hoogstraten. Raised in a working-class neighborhood in Coquitlam, she grew up with her younger siblings, John and Louise, in a modest household. Her father left the family when she was young, prompting Dorothy to take on a part-time job at a local Dairy Queen during her teenage years to help support her mother and siblings. She attended Centennial High School, where classmates described her as sweet, kind, and part of a âcoolâ social group that enjoyed partying rather than sports. Her Dutch heritage defined her ethnicity, and her early life was marked by a sense of responsibility and a shy, unassuming nature.
Strattenâs entry into the modeling world began in 1978 when Paul Snider, a 26-year-old club promoter, noticed her at the Dairy Queen. Snider, who also engaged in pimping, convinced the then-17-year-old to pose for professional nude photos, which he sent to Playboy for their 25th Anniversary Great Playmate Hunt. As she was under 19, the legal age in British Columbia, her mother signed the model release form. Stratten moved to Los Angeles in August 1978, where she became a finalist in the contest, though she lost to Candy Loving. She was named Playmate of the Month for August 1979 and later Playmate of the Year in 1980, receiving $200,000 in cash and gifts. Her Playboy appearances included pictorials photographed by Mario Casilli and a feature in the TV special Playboyâs Roller Disco and Pajama Party (1979). Specific additional Playboy video titles are not widely documented, but her work extended to promotional content tied to her Playmate status.
Her career expanded into acting, with roles in films such as Americathon (1979, as a bunny), Skatetown U.S.A. (1979, as a roller nymph), and Galaxina (1980, as the lead, a robot), which was released on the day of her death but pulled for later re-release. She also appeared in TV shows like Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (as âthe most perfect woman in the universeâ) and Fantasy Island. Her final role was in Peter Bogdanovichâs They All Laughed (1981), alongside Audrey Hepburn and John Ritter, marking her as a rising star. Stratten had no notable social media presence, as her career predated modern platforms.
Physically, Stratten stood at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and weighed approximately 123 lbs (56 kg), with measurements of 36-24-36 inches and a bra size of 36D. She had long blonde hair and blue eyes, contributing to her âgirl-next-doorâ appeal. There is no verified information confirming cosmetic surgeries on her breasts, lips, nose, or other body parts, nor are tattoos or piercings documented in reliable sources. Her natural beauty was often highlighted by those who worked with her.
Public perceptions of Stratten, drawn from contemporary accounts and later reflections on platforms like Babepedia, emphasize her breathtaking beauty, intelligence, and sensitivity. Co-stars like Colleen Camp described her as âotherworldly,â while fans called her a âclassic beautyâ and praised her âbubble pictures.â However, some online comments focus on her tragic end rather than her achievements. Her legacy is complex, celebrated for her talent and potential but overshadowed by her death. The Dorothy Stratten Foundation, established posthumously, supports victims of domestic violence, reflecting her storyâs impact on advocacy.
Strattenâs life ended on August 14, 1980, at age 20, when her estranged husband, Paul Snider, raped and murdered her with a shotgun in their former shared apartment in Los Angeles before taking his own life. The couple had married in June 1979, but their relationship deteriorated due to Sniderâs controlling and abusive behavior, exacerbated by Strattenâs affair with Bogdanovich and her efforts to divorce him. Her death, depicted in films like Death of a Centerfold (1981, with Jamie Lee Curtis) and Star 80 (1983, with Mariel Hemingway), sparked discussions about domestic violence and exploitation in the entertainment industry.
A significant controversy arose from Peter Bogdanovichâs 1984 book, The Killing of the Unicorn, which alleged that Hugh Hefner sexually assaulted Stratten in 1978 at the Playboy Mansion. Hefner admitted to a nude Jacuzzi encounter but denied any assault, claiming no further sexual interest after learning of her engagement plans. In 1985, Strattenâs sister Louise sued Hefner and her stepfather for slander, alleging they falsely claimed Bogdanovich seduced Louise and funded her plastic surgery to resemble Dorothy. Louise, represented by Gloria Allred, denied these claims, stating she barely knew Hefner.
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 | Dorothy Stratten nude from Playboy Plus at theNude.com | 2023-03-01 | ⚠ |
 | Playmate of the Year 1980 - Dorothy Stratten - Playboy Plus | 2022-12-08 | ⚠ |
| Playmate of the Month August 1979 - Dorothy Stratten - Playboy Plus | 2022-12-08 | ⚠ |
 | Dorothy Stratten - Boobpedia - Encyclopedia of big boobs | 2022-10-25 | ⚠ |
 | Dorothy Stratten @ NakedGirls.xxx | 2020-04-13 | ⚠ |
 | Dorothy Stratten Nude - 1 Pictures: Rating 8.59/10 | 2017-03-01 | ⚠ |
| Dorothy Stratten Nude - 1 Pictures in an Infinite Scroll | 2015-01-31 | ⚠ |
| Dorothy Stratten Pictures in an Infinite Scroll - 52 Pictures | 2015-01-31 | ⚠ |
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It was Dorothy and Candy Loving in the 1979 Great Playmate Hunt issue that I first discovered that for some reason ir felt good to rub my penis to their pictures. And it felt good and I felt so relaxed after awhile. At this time nothing was shooting out yet but it felt good for some odd reason when I was done. Eventually as time passes there was this white stuff that started to shoot out when I was finished and then it felt really good. This is how I discovered masturbating. It was to Dorothy Stratten and Candy Loving. They both were literally the first two women I ever jacked off to before I could actually spew cum the first two women I ever jacked off to where cum shot out. You always remember your first. These two Playmates taught me how to jack off.
2025-07-17 13:49 (edited 2025-07-17 13:49) 🛈 ⚠
Geez. I have just not wanted to come onto this page knowing the sad and tragic circumstances - even though I have been here before. But there have been other places where she shows up and she was so incredibly beautiful - she was in her prime during the initial years of my own early adolescent "discoveries." Although I relied, at that time, on my father's hidden stash of magazines, I do not recall Dorothy in any of them. I have added Dorothy to my "Classic Beauties" list, and I won't debate the aspects of her passing - I am no expert about her history, but I do recognize true beauty when I see it.
2025-05-26 02:22 🛈 ⚠
indeed. A true classic beauty! There are 2 hollywood films about her life. Jamie Lee Curtis plays her in one of them,believe it or not. In the other film Eric Roberts plays her husband. She was also only the 2nd playmate to be born in the 1960s, first one being Lee Ann Michele in February 1979, who was only 18 days younger than Dorothy, both were Pisces. 2 months later in October Ursula would become the youngest playmate,first one born in 1961.
2025-05-29 16:18 (edited 2025-05-29 16:19) 🛈 ⚠
I didnât know about JLC playing her, but I do recall the movie Star 80 with Mariel Hemingway which is the one with Eric Roberts. I appreciate the background. Not sure why you got a thumbs down for your comment.
2025-05-30 05:32 🛈 ⚠
The names of the movies are "Death of a Centerfold" (the one with Jamie Lee Curtis) and "Star 80" (the one with Mariel Hemingway as Dorothy, and Mariel got breast implants for the movie).
If memory serves, Cliff Robertson played Hef in the latter movie, and did a most credible job.
2025-05-31 05:13 🛈 ⚠
According to the documentary, the head of the Playmates begged the higher-ups to get Dorothy away from her husband and into protective custody.
They never followed up on the accusation, until it was too late.
So, so, gorgeous!!!
Her bubble pictures are incredible!!!
2024-05-03 00:43 🛈 ⚠
She was one sexy lady
2024-04-28 20:54 🛈 ⚠
SAD STORY!
2023-11-08 16:18 🛈 ⚠
Her death could have been prevented if she stayed in the Playboy Mansion instead of living with Paul.
2023-07-07 02:09 🛈 ⚠
she was not living with Paul. She went to his place for a talk he wanted. She was in a relationship with Bogdanovich
2025-02-10 07:46 🛈 ⚠
She then should have gone into Bogdanovicâs custody. It would have been problem solved. So sadâŚ
2025-05-08 04:10 🛈 ⚠
custody? Do you know what the word means? Only minors go into anyone's custody. She just went to visit him, that's it. People do that all the time. her living with Bogdanovich at the time changed nothing,she was free to visit anyone.
2025-05-15 18:16 🛈 ⚠
"Only minors can go into anyone's custody."
What about "police custody?"
Research life, EFD. Don't just listen to those voices in your head that tell you what a star you were for the Yankees and how you saved the ISS back in '07.
2025-05-15 23:02 🛈 ⚠
the context used here was about another guy,not police. Only an absolutely autistic dumbass fails to understand what context the word is used in. Seek help,you gravely need it. People throughout this website, hundreds of people, have over the years told you how they despise you basically. Take a hint,from all of them. It ain't all of them, it's you. You also seem mentally unhinged clearly, seeking and insulting with delusional stuff about Yankees and what not. You consistently obsess about me and couple of others, seek them out to reply to them when they don't even talk to you or reply to you. It's cringeworthy and embarrassing, you need psychiatric assessment
2025-05-26 01:43 (edited 2025-05-26 01:47) 🛈 ⚠
