Stephanie McLean
Penthouse Pet of the Month, April 1970 and Pet of the Year 1971

Stephanie McLean Bio Pet of The Year 1971

March 7, 1952 / Pisces / Age 73

Stephanie McLean is a British-born Penthouse model, adult and glamour model. She was born as Stephanie Harrison on March 7, 1952 in London, United Kingdom.

Stephanie McLean was chosen as Penthouse Pet of the Month in April 1970 and Pet of the Year 1971. Stephanie was 18 years old when she was honored with the prestigious title of Penthouse Pet. Her measurements are 40-25-36. Stephanie McLean has charming brown eyes, honey blond hair, and prominent natural breasts.

Stephanie McLean stands at the foundation of Penthouse history. Her selection set the template for what a Pet of the Year would represent: beauty with presence, sophistication with staying power.

Photographed by Amnon Bar-Tur, Stephanie’s Penthouse imagery carried a refined confidence that bridged fashion and eroticism. Before and alongside Penthouse, she worked in high-fashion modeling and appeared in Mayfair—including a cover under the name Gabrielle Nolan—before returning under her own name. Her reach extended further with a cover appearance for the British edition of Cosmopolitan in 1974, marking her as a crossover figure who moved easily between glamour worlds.

Her life beyond the page unfolded just as publicly. In 1975, she met legendary motorcycle racer Barry Sheene. They married in 1984, raised two children, and later relocated to Australia in 1987, seeking a gentler climate for Sheene’s racing injuries. After his passing in 2003, Stephanie remained a figure associated not only with beauty, but with resilience and grace.

For Penthouse magazine, Stephanie McLean is more than a Pet—she is a milestone. The woman who carried the first crown, defined an era, and proved that elegance could anchor an entire legacy.