Barbie Benton Video, Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Barbie Benton is an American retired model, actress, singer, television personality, and entrepreneur. Benton was born Barbara Lynn Klein on January 28, 1950, in New York City, to a Jewish family. As of 2026, she is 76 years old. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She moved to Sacramento, California, as a child, where her father was a gynecologist and her mother an investment counselor.

Personal Details

Full Name	Barbara Lynn Klein
Stage Name	Barbie Benton
Profession	Retired Model, Actress, Singer, TV Personality, Entrepreneur
Date of Birth	28 January 1950
Age (as of 2026)	76 years
Birthplace	New York City, USA
Nationality	American
Religion	Jewish (raised)
Friends	Amy Fisher
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Current Residence	Los Angeles & Aspen, Colorado
Qualification	Attended UCLA (pre-med/veterinary, did not graduate)

Career

• 1968: Began modeling at 18.
• 1970–1976: Co-hosted
• 1970s: Released five albums
• 1978–1986: Starred in films
• 1980s–present: With husband George Gradow, developed luxury homes in Los Angeles and Aspen

Personal Life

Barbie Benton has been married to real-estate developer George Gradow since 1979 (45+ years as of 2026). They have two children:

• Alexander Gradow (b. 1983) – real-estate developer
• Ariana Gradow (b. 1988) – actress and producer

She famously dated Hugh Hefner from 1969 to 1976 but ended the relationship when she wanted marriage and children (Hefner did not).

Physical Appearance

Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	125 lbs (57 kg)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Brunette
Body Type	Slim / Hourglass
Body Measurements	36-23-36 inches
Bra Size	36C

Barbie Benton Net Worth 2026

Estimated $20–25 million USD. Primarily from real-estate development with husband George Gradow (they built and sold multiple $10M+ homes) plus residuals from music, TV, and Playby.

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