“I've had challenges in my life that have been very public, but I don't think that's any more difficult than someone who has a struggle in a small town where everyone knows everyone else's business. It's just on a more publicized scale.”

American actress and beauty pageant titleholder

Shanna Moakler is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was born in 1975 and is known for winning Miss New York USA in 1995, then becoming Miss USA after Chelsi Smith won Miss Universe that same year. Moakler first placed as first runner-up at Miss USA 1995 before inheriting the title. She was later named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for December 2001, a detail that helped keep her in the public eye beyond pageants and acting.