Shanna Moakler

Shanna Moakler has established a career spanning pageantry, modeling, acting, and television production, demonstrating versatility and a consistent public presence. After being crowned Miss USA 1995, Shanna Moakler established a multifaceted career across pageantry, modeling, acting, and television production. Her significant achievement as Miss USA followed her tenure as Miss New York USA in 1995 and placing as first runner-up in the national pageant, ascending to the title after the winner, Chelsi Smith, was crowned Miss Universe. Earlier in her pageantry career, Moakler earned the Miss Teen All American title in 1993 and placed seventh in the Miss Teen USA pageant in 1992, representing Rhode Island.

Beyond on-screen work, she transitioned into a significant behind-the-scenes role as Executive Producer for the Miss Nevada USA state pageant, beginning in 2012. Her involvement in pageantry expanded further when she acquired the Miss Utah USA franchise in 2018. Additionally, Moakler served as a co-producer for the 2020 film Back Stabber, in which she also appeared in 2016. Moakler maintained her presence in reality television, competing as a celebrity contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2022.

Her extensive career has included guest appearances across numerous television series, including Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Entourage, and Joey, showcasing her consistent professional engagement across diverse entertainment platforms.