Mary Bess Knight Bio
August 4, 1953 / Leo / Age 72
Mary Bess Knight is an American-born Penthouse model, adult and glamour model, born on August 4, 1953 in Houston, Texas, United States. Throughout her modeling career, she has also appeared under the names Mary Knight, each marking a distinct chapter in her evolving on-camera persona.
Mary Bess Knight was crowned Penthouse Pet of the Month in March 1980, stepping into the spotlight at 26 years old. With her statuesque 37-25-36 figure, seductive blue eyes, silky black hair, and natural breasts, Mary Bess reflects growing sophistication, pairing confident femininity with an unmistakable spark.
Mary Knight entered Penthouse in March 1980 with a presence that felt both classic and quietly daring.
Her pictorial reflected the refined sensuality that Penthouse had perfected by that time — atmospheric lighting, thoughtful composition, and a focus on natural allure rather than excess. Mary carried herself with calm assurance, allowing her expressions and posture to shape the mood of each image. There was a softness to her beauty, but also a self-awareness that gave her photographs depth.
What made Mary stand out was her understated confidence. She didn’t overwhelm the frame; she inhabited it. The result was imagery that felt intimate and timeless — a reminder that presence often speaks louder than spectacle. In an era defined by cinematic glamour and editorial polish, she embodied both with effortless grace.
Her March 1980 appearance placed her among the early Pets of a transformative period for Penthouse — women who balanced sophistication with sensual confidence and helped shape the visual language of the magazine in the 1980s.
