Happy birthday! Karissa Shannon turns 36 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary model turns 36 on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Karissa Shannon is celebrating her 36th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed models of her generation.

Popular model-actress Karissa Shannon (The Girls Next Door, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 36th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Shannon, a cultural icon

Born in Ann Arbor on October 2, 1989, Karissa Shannon's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Shannon's not just a great model, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Karissa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Karissa Shannon as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 36.

Happy Birthday, Karissa, you're the best!

Karissa Shannon career in pictures

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