Dani Mathers, born Danielle Jenee Mathers on January 5, 1987, in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, was raised in a Jewish-Italian family. Growing up in Los Angeles, she described her childhood as active, engaging in cheerleading, volleyball, and outdoor play. Details about her parents, siblings, and educational background are not publicly disclosed. Of Caucasian descent with Jewish and Italian heritage, she developed an early interest in modeling and acting, influenced by her proximity to the entertainment industry. Mathers began her career with a recurring role as Danica on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, appearing in 19 episodes from 2005 to 2013. Her modeling career took off with Playboy, where she was named Cyber Girl of the Month in January 2013, followed by Playmate of the Month for May 2014, with her pictorial shot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. In 2015, she was crowned Playmate of the Year, a career peak celebrated at the Playboy Mansion. Her Playboy work includes appearances on Badass! (2011), Playboy Trip: Patagonia (2011), Playboy’s Beach House, Camp Playboy, and The Playboy Morning Show. She also featured on the cover of Guitar World’s 2015 Buyers Guide alongside Playmates Nikki Leigh and Gemma Lee Farrell. Additional modeling includes photosets like those on Playboy Plus, rated highly on platforms like BabesRater (9.45/10). Beyond Playboy, Mathers acted in films such as Neighbors (2014) with Seth Rogen, Thrilling Contradictions (2014), Kill Her Goats (2023), and small roles in Gran Turismo (2007) and Kansas City (2008). She appeared as a model on The Price Is Right and guest-starred on Vanished and Alias. She also hosted a segment on KLOS 95.5’s Heidi and Frank Show until 2016.