Marilyn Chambers (April 22, 1952 – April 12, 2009) was an iconic American film actress, dancer, singer. Ann Briggs was born on April 22, 1952, in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Westport, Connecticut. She was the youngest of three children in an upper-middle-class advertising-executive family. As a teenager she was shy, studious, and excelled at horseback riding and ballet. She briefly attended secretarial school after high school but left to pursue modeling in New York City.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Marilyn Ann Taylor (née Briggs) |
| Nickname | Marilyn Chambers |
| Profession | Film Actress, Dancer, Singer |
| Date of Birth | 22 April 1952 |
| Date of Death | 12 April 2009 (aged 56) |
| Birthplace | Providence, Rhode Island, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Chloe Cherry |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Final Residence | Santa Clarita, California |
Career
- 1970: Appeared as a wholesome mother holding a baby on Ivory Snow detergent boxes
- 1972: Starred.
- 1973–1980: Golden Age.
- 1980s–1990s: Toured as an dancer
- 2000s: Returned for select scenes, performed burlesque, and released music until her death.
Personal Life
Marilyn was married three times:
- Doug Chapnick (1971–1974) – brief first marriage
- Chuck Traynor (1975–1985) – ex-husband of Linda Lovelace; tumultuous relationship with allegations of abuse
- Tom Taylor (1991–2009) – truck driver; remained married until her death
She had one daughter, McKenna Marie Taylor (born 1991), with her third husband.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 125–130 lbs (57–59 kg) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Body Type | Curvy / Athletic |
| Body Measurements | 36-25-36 inches (natural) |
| Bra Size | 36C |
Net Worth at Time of Death (2009)
Estimated $3–5 million USD (adjusted for inflation ≈ $4.5–7.5 million in 2026 dollars). Earnings came from film royalties, dancing tours, music, and residuals from her classic titles.
FAQs
How did Marilyn Chambers die?
She was found dead in her mobile home in Santa Clarita, California, on April 12, 2009. The cause was a cerebral hemorrhage and aneurysm related to heart disease. She was 56.
Did Marilyn Chambers have children?
Yes, one daughter, McKenna Marie Taylor (born 1991).
