Donna Barnes Bio
December 12, 1960 / Sagittarius / Age 65
Donna Barnes is an American-born Penthouse model, glamour model, and actress, born on December 12, 1960 in Austin, Texas, United States.
Donna Barnes was crowned Penthouse Pet of the Month in August 1982, stepping into the spotlight at just 21 years old. With her statuesque 38-25-38 figure, charming brown eyes, rich brown hair, and prominent natural breasts, Donna carries a new sense of confidence, blending youthful softness with a teasing, self-assured edge.
Donna Barnes entered Penthouse in August 1982 with the kind of confidence that only comes from knowing exactly who you are — and exactly how to command a room.
Standing tall at 5’11", Donna carried herself with effortless authority. Her centrefold, photographed by Penthouse founder Bob Guccione himself, captured her in full bloom — long, elegant lines, chestnut hair cascading over her shoulders, and a presence that felt both bold and inviting. Guccione reportedly praised her figure, a compliment that only amplified the legend surrounding her pictorial.
But Donna’s story went far beyond the camera. A proud Texan with two college degrees, she combined beauty with curiosity and drive. She was part owner of the photography studio that helped bring fellow Austinite and future Pet of the Year contender Cody Carmack into the Penthouse spotlight, proving she understood the industry from both sides of the lens.
Her life reflected constant motion. One year she was living on the Alaskan frontier learning to ski, fish, and shoot; the next she was in New York studying business and refining her modeling career. Donna saw herself as a woman destined for multiple lives and multiple careers, always evolving, always chasing the next experience. Settling down was never the goal — growth was.
Her August 1982 pictorial captured that spirit perfectly. She radiated maturity and self-assurance, a woman comfortable with her body and unafraid to express what she wanted from life. There was a sense of liberation in her imagery — not just sensuality, but independence. She projected the energy of someone who had chosen her own path and refused to shrink herself to fit expectations.
Donna often spoke about freedom — emotional, intellectual, and personal. She embraced change, rejected jealousy, and believed that life should be lived expansively. That philosophy made her stand out even among Penthouse’s most striking personalities: she wasn’t just posing for the moment; she was shaping her future.
