Heather Kozar

Heather Kozar is an American model born on May 4, 1976. She is best known for her modeling work with Playboy magazine, as well as her role as a model on the television game show The Price Is Right.

Kozar was born in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in the nearby town of Green, Ohio, where she attended Green High School and graduated in 1994.

Her career gained national attention in 1998 when she was named Playboy's Playmate of the Month for January 1998. This appearance included a featured photo spread and participation in a series of video releases for the brand. She was photographed by Richard Fegley for her original centerfold. Following her initial appearance, Kozar was selected as the Playmate of the Year for 1999 and was featured on the cover of the magazine's June 1999 issue.

In 2001, Kozar joined the daytime game show The Price Is Right on CBS as one of the Barker's Beauty models. She eventually departed from the program due to scheduling conflicts caused by her increasing popularity and additional professional commitments. Fremantle Media executive Syd Vinnedge publicly praised her contributions to the series, highlighting her successful use of the show as a stepping stone for her career.

Kozar expanded her portfolio with various commercial campaigns and fine art appearances. In 2002, she served as the official St Pauli Girl spokesmodel for the beer brand. Throughout her career, she modeled for a variety of major companies, including Brut cologne, BMW, Wendy's, and Cutty Sark Scots Whisky. Additionally, her likeness was incorporated into several artwork pieces by artist Jeff Koons, including paintings titled Triple Elvis, Elvis, Quad Elvis, and Peg Leg Double Elvis.

In 2009, Kozar was recognized by Boston.com, which listed her at number five on its feature ranking the ten prettiest NFL girlfriends and wives.