Playboy Playmate and Penthouse Pet: Lynn Thomas

November 16, 2004

Lynn Thomas' (a/k/a: Linn Thomas) mother is Vietnamese. Her father is Scottish, Irish and Italian. She calls herself "your basic mutt breed." We call Lynn Thomas the perfect blend of all cultures. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Lynn tells the story of how she became affiliated with Playboy magazine in her own words:

"When I was a freshman in college I met someone who had the pleasure of knowing Pompeo Posar, Playboy's signature photographer from long ago. When he proposed that I send in my photos, I told him the idea was ludicrous (due to my traditional Asian upbringing)."

Now the part everyone loves: "I went back to Virginia to visit my Mom, not long after this incident, and as we were trying on bathing suits together, she happened to look over and declare, 'Lynn, you have Playboy breasts!' Well now, if that wasn't the oddest statement to leave my Mother's ultra-traditional Asian lips! I couldn't believe that this woman, who taught me modesty, dignity, and respect would tell me to share my body with the world! To this point I had never laid eyes on a Playboy magazine, but I thought that if my Mother supported me, it must be worth considering."

"With my Mom's encouragement, I eventually sent away some very painstakingly produced photos. Before long, I was swept away to Chicago for a one-day test shoot. I don't think I slept a wink the night before"

"Although perfectly comfortable with the nudity, I was definitely bashful to be the center of attention. But Playboy took me in with open arms, shot me around my school schedule and VOILA! Three years later, I became Miss May 1997. The issue hit the stands just a few short weeks before I graduated with an accelerated BFA magna cum laude."

"I spent the next few years working for Playboy and modeling in NYC. I was published in several Playboy Newsstand Specials, including my very own cover in the winter 1998 edition of the Book of Lingerie. My niche in the industry became swimwear, lingerie, and glamour. Because NYC was mostly geared toward high-end fashion, I found myself spending more and more time in L.A. There I met with Penthouse and decided to take a controversial next step. In October 2000, I became a Penthouse Pet and the first pin-up model in history to have appeared in both Playboy and Penthouse as a centerfold model. Mixed reviews followed this magazine debut. Some were shocked by my new image, others welcomed the change."

"Since then I have appeared in numerous other publications and videos. And have travelled all over the country meeting my fans! The experience, thus far, has been more than a wild ride and one that I have thoroughly enjoyed. Best of all, I get to personally bring you my very own official website! I am working around the ThomasTime.com clock to deliver the sexiest pics, vids, chats, products, and news about me and my adventures."

"Hope you enjoy viewing my photos as much as I enjoyed posing for them. Although I can be pretty shy at times, I have grown somewhat comfortable with posing for the camera. It hasn't always been that way though."

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