Jeanne Basone is a renowned American professional wrestler, actress, model, and stunt woman, best known by her ring name Hollywood in the women's wrestling promotion Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, founded by David McLane.
As one of the original GLOW girls, Jeanne appeared as an on-screen character during the promotion's four seasons and pilot, competing under the ring name Hollywood. She was the first GLOW girl hired and frequently worked as the tag team partner of Vine from 1986 to 1988.
After the cancellation of GLOW in 1989, Jeanne continued to compete on the independent circuit as Hollywood, appearing in several all-female wrestling promotions, including NWA, Beauty Slammers, CRUSH, and Hottest Ladies of Wrestling.
Jeanne has also had a successful career as an actress and stunt woman, appearing in numerous television series and films, including JAG, Days of Our Lives, Chuck, Married... with Children, Saved by the Bell, The Larry Sanders Show, In Living Color, and Nicole Kidman's upcoming thriller movie Holland, Michigan.
In addition to her work in television and film, Jeanne has also made a name for herself in the gaming world, starring in the 3DO interactive multiplayer video game "Plumbers Don't Wear Ties" in 1994. The game has since become a cult classic, with over 9.5 million views.
Jeanne has also posed for Playboy Magazine, appearing in the "Lethal Women" pictorial in December 1989 alongside two other GLOW girls.
In recent years, Jeanne has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the success of the Netflix series "GLOW," which is based on the documentary "GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling" and features Jeanne as one of the original GLOW girls.
As one of the most sought-after spokespersons of the "Original GLOW Girls," Jeanne continues to be recognized for her achievements in preserving the GLOW brand. She is also the CEO of her Artisan Soap Company, NashvilleBotanika, and an Ambassador for the CBD company Aces Joint Repair.
Jeanne resides in Burbank, California, and Nashville, Tennessee, and enjoys traveling around the United States and Europe in search of inspirational cultures. Her autobiography, "Hooray For Hollywood The True Story Of The Original Glow Girl," is set to be released in Summer 2024.
