Chloe Jones

Chloe Jones had the kind of beauty that makes a small Texas town feel even smaller. Born Melinda Dee Jones on 17 June 1975 in south-east Texas, she grew up in Silsbee, near the Louisiana border, with big dreams of acting. As soon as she was free to chase them, she packed her bags and headed for California with her blue eyes, blonde hair and a body that was about to make her famous.

Hollywood noticed her quickly, and so did the men's magazines. In April 1998 Chloe was chosen as Penthouse Pet of the Month, and her pictorial was everything Penthouse readers love: bold, glossy and very, very revealing. She later posed for Playboy as well, joining the small group of women who have charmed both of America's most famous adult magazines.

What made Chloe stand out was her fearless confidence. In her photos she never seems shy or hesitant; she stretches out, looks the camera straight in the eye and lets her curves do the talking. There is a playful Southern sweetness in her smile, but the poses are anything but innocent, and that contrast became her trademark.

Her career moved fast. She picked up small roles on Baywatch and in comedy shows and films, then made the leap into adult cinema in 2001, working first for New Sensations and then signing a contract with Vivid, one of the biggest studios in the business. Her appearances on The Howard Stern Show in 2003 made her a name far beyond the adult world, as fans fell for her humour and openness. She retired from adult films in 2004.

Sadly, Chloe passed away in 2005, aged just 29. Her pictures remain as a tribute to a vivacious Texas blonde who lived boldly and loved the camera. This gallery celebrates her at her most radiant and seductive.

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