Bridget Marquardt is an American television personality, model, and podcast host, best known for her role on the reality TV series "The Girls Next Door" (2005-2009), which showcased her life as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends at the Playboy Mansion. Born on September 25, 1973, in Tillamook, Oregon, Marquardt initially pursued a degree in communications before moving to Los Angeles to break into the entertainment industry. Her appearance on the show brought her widespread recognition, leading to various television appearances and hosting opportunities, including "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches" (2009), where she explored exotic locations around the world. In recent years, Marquardt has focused on her podcast, "Ghost Magnet," where she delves into her passion for the paranormal by exploring haunted locations and interviewing experts in the field. Bridget is also a co-host of the "Girls Next Level" podcast.