Sara Jean Underwood
A Playboy centerfold who leveraged her fame to build a multifaceted career as a television host, actress, and savvy social media personality.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American model·Birthday: March 26·Millennials
Biography
Sara Jean Underwood stepped into the public eye as Playboy's Playmate of the Year in 2007, but she quickly demonstrated an ambition that stretched far beyond the magazine's pages. Capitalizing on her recognizability, she became a charismatic television host, most notably as a co-host of G4's 'Attack of the Show!' where she connected with a young, tech-savvy audience. Underwood navigated the transition from pin-up to on-screen personality with savvy, appearing in comedy films and cultivating a massive social media following. She later co-created and starred in the travelogue series 'The Cabin', blending aspirational lifestyle content with her established persona. Her career arc reflects a modern understanding of personal branding, transforming initial notoriety into a sustained, self-directed presence in entertainment and digital media.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sara was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sara Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Sara's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named Playboy's Playmate of the Year in 2007 after being Playmate of the Month in July 2006.
- Served as a co-host on G4's popular daily show 'Attack of the Show!' from 2009 to 2012.
- Amassed a following of millions on social media platforms like Instagram, becoming a prominent influencer.
- Co-created and starred in the online travel and lifestyle series 'The Cabin'.
Did You Know?
She studied interior design at Portland State University before her modeling career took off.
Underwood is a certified yoga instructor.
She is an avid animal lover and has had several pet pigs.
She appeared as a guest model on multiple episodes of the comedy show 'The Joe Schmo Show'.
“I built a career by being myself when everyone expected just a picture.”
