Shanna Moakler has established quite a successful career for herself and has been in the public eye for many years. She's always had a fair amount of attention from the media, but lately, she's making it into the headlines for being the ex-wife of Travis Barker, who has now moved on to dating Kourtney Kardashian.
Shanna and Travis share two kids together, and she doesn't miss an opportunity to remind Kourtney that she will forever be tied to Travis in this manner. Hollywood Life highlights that much of Shanna's life has been shrouded in controversy, and there's so much to her story that fans want to know more about...
10 She's Been In The Movies
Shanna Moakler may have made her mark as a model, but she hasn't been shy with her acting roles, either. TV Overmind reports that she has made appearances in movies such as: Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, The Wedding Singer, Love Stinks, Critical Mass, and Big Momma’s House.
She has proven that she can cross the barrier between the runway and the big screen with ease and huge success, in spite of not rising to fame or major notoriety with her journey in the movie-realm.
9 She Dated Billy Idol
Shanna has been linked to a few big names over the years, once of which is none other than Billy Idol. She was initially taken aback by his "sexy demeanor," the two didn't really click in a way that would substantiate a long-term commitment. She spoke publicly about their breakup, indicating that they had dated briefly in 1997, and he had a wonderful personality but that they were not suited for one another in other ways.
8 She Shares A Child With Oscar De La Hoya
Most fans are unware that Shanna has a child with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. The two had a daughter named Atiana De La Hoya in 1999, and shortly after her birth, they announced that they had broken up in 2000.
Atiana is now 22-years-old and is highly active on social media as a model and artist. She has created a lucrative business of custom painting bags for celebrity clients. She maintains a close bond with her step-father, Travis Barker, even though he and her mother have split.
7 She Had A Physical Altercation With Paris Hilton
Shanna has been known to duke it out with her words on social media, but what some fans don't know is that she's not afraid to throw a few punches physically, too. Shortly after filing for divorce from Travis Barker, Shanna caught wind of the fact that he and Paris Hilton may have had a fleeting encounter. She approached Paris in a nightclub in Los Angeles and Paris alleges that Shanna proceeded to punch her in the jaw. The feisty fight ended up being settled out of court.
6 She's An Animal Rights Advocate
Shanna has put her modeling talents to good use by posing nude for an anti-fur campaign. She stripped down for an advertising campaign to benefit PETA's anti-fur stance, and has lent her celebrity to the organization for a number of drives and benefits over the years.
She has a huge heart when it comes to animals and takes animal welfare seriously.
5 She Sued Ex-Fiance, Oscar De La Hoya For Big Bucks
After having a daughter with Oscar De La Hoya and proudly accepting his marriage proposal, Shanna thought she had a bright future ahead. However, when she discovered he was at the Latin Grammy Awards with another woman, she proceeded to file a whopping $62.5 million lawsuit against him. She accused him of being abusive and for using her and their daughter to cultivate his public image as a "good man."
The massive lawsuit was settled out of court, but nobody is quite certain how much money she walked away with.
4 She's Had Some 'Work' Done
Some models lay claims to natural beauty and fight plastic surgery accusations vehemently on social media. Shanna, on the other hand, is pretty open about the fact that she has had a little help along the way.
She has admitted to undergoing liposuction procedures and has gone under the knife to get a tummy-tuck after having children.
3 She's A Pro On Roller Skates
We may not see Shanna whipping around on roller blades these days, but during her younger years, she was a professional roller skater. TV Guide reports that her skills were always on-point, and she was widely recognized for her talents.
She assisted with skating-related events for the Special Olympics and continued to thrive on rollerblades, describing this extra-curricular sport as being one of her passions.
2 She Goes Public With Her Private Life
Shanna Moakler tends to take her private life to a public forum. She's not shy when it comes to opening up in a loud, public way and has been known to troll her exes and slander them in front of the press.
She has roasted her ex, Billy Idol, by stating he is less than exceptional in the bedroom and has recently gained notoriety for slamming down against ex-hubby, Travis Barker's current girlfriend, Kourtney Kardashian. She's known to lash out and doesn't hold back when it comes to sharing her opinion of others.
1 She's Been On Both Sides Of The Modeling Industry
Shanna Moakler's modeling career has always been front and center for the star. She has won many beauty pageants, including Miss New York USA in 1995 and Miss Universe 1995. She has also been named the Playmate of the Month for a Playboy ad that she shot in 2001.
However, what most fans don't realize is that Moakler is as talented behind-the-scenes as she is on the runway. She has quietly worked behind-the-scenes as the executive producers of Miss Nevada USA, and she has huge stakes in the Miss Utah USA franchise, as well.