Juliet Cariaga
Penthouse Pet of the Month, December 1997 and Pet of the Year 2000

Juliet Cariaga Bio Pet of The Year 2000

December 5, 1977 / Sagittarius / Age 48

Juliet Cariaga is an American-born Penthouse model, adult model, and actress, born Erica Diane Lookadoo on December 5, 1977 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Throughout her modeling career, she has also appeared under the names Erica Lookadoo, Erica Taylor, Juliet or Leah Darby, each marking a distinct chapter in her evolving on-camera persona.

Juliet Cariaga was crowned Penthouse Pet of the Month in December 1997 before rising to the coveted title of Pet of the Year 2000, stepping into the spotlight at just 19 years old. With her statuesque 36-24-35 figure, seductive blue eyes, rich brown hair, and natural breasts, Juliet balances youthful curiosity with a growing confidence, creating an allure that feels both innocent and daring.

Juliet Cariaga entered Penthouse with a calm confidence that felt effortlessly cinematic.

Her appeal translated naturally beyond the page. Juliet moved fluidly into film and television, contributing both on screen and behind the scenes. She appeared in major studio comedies including There’s Something About Mary, Stuck on You, and Raising Helen, and even worked as a stunt performer—proof of a versatility that extended beyond glamour. Under the name Leah Darby, she also modeled for Playboy Newsstand publications, expanding her presence across the industry’s most recognizable platforms.

Juliet’s career reflected the late ’90s Penthouse ideal: poised, professional, and adaptable, comfortable moving between print, mainstream film sets, and long-form projects. At the time of her Pet of the Year honor, she represented a magazine embracing crossover appeal—women whose ambitions reached beyond a single frame.

For Penthouse magazine, Juliet Cariaga remains a polished emblem of transition: a Pet who carried classic glamour into a broader Hollywood context with composure and credibility.