Shannon Lee Tweed (born March 10, 1957) is a Canadian actress and model. One of the most successful actresses of mainstream erotica, she is identified with the genre of the erotic thriller. Tweed lives with her husband Gene Simmons, co-lead singer of the band Kiss, and their two children. Tweed is also known for Gene Simmons Family Jewels, a television reality show that portrayed the life of her family from 2006 to 2012.

Biography

Early in her life, Tweed was in a relationship with the CFL linebacker Ron Foxx, who then played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. After a brief relationship with Hugh Hefner (which coincided with her Playmate appearances and being named 1982 Playmate of the Year), Tweed has lived with Simmons since 1983, who explained in a 2011 interview "I need Shannon in my life. Not just because of love and family but because she holds me accountable." After 28 years together, the couple finally wed in an outdoor evening ceremony on the crystal lawn of the Beverly Hills Hotel on October 1, 2011. The couple have two children: Nicholas Adam Simmons was born January 22, 1989 (1989-01-22) (age 26) and Sophie Alexandra Simmons was born July 7, 1992 (1992-07-07) (age 23).