Patricia Barrett
Penthouse Pet of the Month, January 1972 and Pet of the Year 1973

Patricia Barrett Bio Pet of The Year 1973

July 18, 1951 / Cancer / Age 74

Patricia Barrett is an American-born Penthouse model, nude model, and porn actress, born Patricia Cherokee Barrett on July 18, 1951 in Lanett, Alabama, United States.

Patricia Barrett was crowned Penthouse Pet of the Month in January 1972 before rising to the coveted title of Pet of the Year 1973, stepping into the spotlight at just 20 years old. With her statuesque 36-24-35 figure, seductive blue eyes, rich brown hair, and enhanced breasts, Patricia embodies a bright, rising sensuality — fresh-faced, confident, and full of magnetic charm.

Patricia Barrett stands among the defining women of Penthouse’s formative years. At a time when the magazine was still shaping its identity, Patricia’s presence helped establish its confident, European-leaning visual language.

Photographed by founder Bob Guccione, her pictorial reflected the moody, shadow-rich aesthetic that distinguished early Penthouse from its competitors. Patricia brought a poised elegance to the frame — sensual without overt theatrics, composed yet undeniably provocative. Her natural confidence and camera awareness signaled that Penthouse was cultivating not just models, but personalities with staying power.

Her elevation to Pet of the Year in 1973 confirmed her as one of the magazine’s earliest breakout stars. Beyond Penthouse, Patricia also appeared in television, with credits including The Price Is Right and later Wheel of Fortune, extending her visibility into mainstream entertainment.

As one of the first women to define the Pet of the Year legacy, Patricia Barrett remains emblematic of Penthouse at its origin point — when glamour was atmospheric, ambition was growing, and the magazine’s future icons were just beginning to take shape.