Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson Engaged

What's Next for the Girls Next Door?

Kelly Herdrich
After months of speculation and rumors, Hugh Hefner's relationship troubles with girlfriends Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkinson, and Bridget Marquardt continues. In fact, E! Online reported yesterday that Kendra Wilkinson and boyfriend Hank Baskett, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, are now engaged. With The Girls Next Door looking to head out of Hugh Hefner's home into the real world, one has to wonder what's next for Kendra, Holly, and Bridget, and what has become of other of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends over the years.

The Girls Next Door

With Kendra Wilkinson now engaged to Hank Baskett, it appears certain that the days of The Girls Next Door as Hef's girlfriends are over. The Improper reports that not only is Kendra Wilkinson moving out, but Holly Madison is moving out as well. Reportedly, Holly was looking to get married and have kids, which wasn't an option for Hugh Hefner. Most entertainment outlets are reporting that Bridget Marquardt's move from the house is inevitable as well.

More of Hefner's Former Girlfriends

Kendra Wilkinson, Holly Madison, and Bridget Marquardt aren't the only girlfriends that have spend time in the Playboy Mansion or on the arm of Hugh Hefner. Hefner's girlfriends trace back decades, moving on and branching out after their time with the playboy is over.

One long time girlfriend from Hef's past, Barbi Benton, has appeared on an episode of The Girls Next Door, and reminisced with Hugh Hefner and current girlfriend Holly Madison about the good old days. Once she became a former girlfriend, Benton had bit roles in various television shows and movies, often starring as herself. IMDB reports that Benton is now an interior designer.

What's Next?

Life certainly isn't over for Kendra Wilkinson, Bridget Marquardt, and Holly Madison. Though their relationships with Hugh Hefner may end, their status as former girlfriends and The Girls Next Door has made them recognizable faces, and celebrities in their own right. Expect sports addict Kendra Wilkinson's engagement to Hank Baskett to keep this girl in the limelight, and anticipate seeing and hearing more about what's next for Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt. After all, these girls still have a long life ahead.

Resources:

The Improper; http://www.theimproper.com/Template_Article.aspx?IssueId=7&ArticleId=2658

E! Online; http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b67521_Hef_Gives_His_Blessing_to_Kendra_.html

IMDB; http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0072902/bio

Published by Kelly Herdrich - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Kelly has a bachelor s degree in elementary education, raises three young daughters, and recently returned from three years living and traveling overseas. Since beginning her freelance writing career, Kelly...  View profile

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  • Rose Richmond11/18/2008

    Great article. Sad thing is that women will put themselves anywhere to get what they want. No one has said this is peverse, three women living with one man on TV. Did anyone think they were anymore than prostitutes? Great work on this.

  • iwebie11/12/2008

    Kendra Wilkinson's family is "very happy" over her recent engagement to football star Hank Baskett. Check out here pics at

    http://www.iwebie.com/kendra-wilkinson

  • Carol Wilkins11/9/2008

    The old perv is losing his touch, I guess. Nicely written, Kelly!

  • jpsixbear11/7/2008

    Isn't life strange. The things you have to go through to "get ahead". :o) jp

  • jcorn11/7/2008

    I hear they've had to tighten the budget at the Playboy Mansion and maybe the girls are looking elsewhere for potentially high maintenance lifestyles :) Just a wild guess, of course. Loved the article.

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