Throwback Thursday: Shanna Moakler - Her Side of the Story
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Deep Dive
Why did Shanna Moakler decide to enter the world of pageantry and modeling?
Shanna wanted to get into the entertainment industry. She started with pageants in Rhode Island, moved to Miami and New York for modeling, and eventually won the Miss Rhode Island Teen USA pageant at 15.
What did Shanna Moakler feel about the competition and judgment in pageants at a young age?
Shanna focused more on the glamor and networking aspects of pageants. She enjoyed the show and lights and saw it as a way to advance her career in entertainment.
How did Shanna Moakler's role as Miss USA impact her move to Los Angeles?
Winning Miss USA provided Shanna with an apartment in LA and free transportation, allowing her to network and work with charities. She also signed with William Morris, which kickstarted her TV career.
Why did Shanna Moakler resign from her position as executive director of the Miss California USA pageant?
Shanna resigned because of a controversy involving a title holder, Carrie Brugine, who made offensive comments about same-sex marriage and started working with anti-gay organizations, which hurt the pageant's reputation and sponsors.
What was Shanna Moakler's experience with reality TV, and specifically, 'Meet the Barkers'?
Shanna felt that the show portrayed her as a deadbeat mother, which was edited for entertainment. She was actually the primary caregiver for her children, often working through the night to care for them while filming.
Why did Shanna Moakler's relationship with Oscar De La Hoya end?
Oscar's infidelity and involvement with other women, particularly Paris Hilton, led to Shanna filing for divorce. She felt humiliated and betrayed, especially when he was seen with Paris at a club.
What was Shanna Moakler's reaction to Travis Barker's affair with Kim Kardashian?
Shanna was devastated when she discovered texts showing Travis and Kim's plans to meet up. She felt betrayed and broken, which led to a significant decline in their relationship, despite their previous strong connection.
Why did Shanna Moakler eventually leave Travis Barker in the hospital after his plane crash?
Shanna found emails in Travis's computer where he had been posting negative comments about her on TMZ, which broke her trust. She felt hurt and decided to step back, even though he was recovering from a severe accident.
What is Shanna Moakler's current approach to healing and self-care?
Shanna is focusing on self-healing, including meditation, visualization, and journaling. She wants to understand boundaries and communication in future relationships and is taking it one day at a time, especially after the loss of her parents.
Why did Shanna Moakler decide to create an OnlyFans account?
Shanna created an OnlyFans account to make money and have fun. She does not produce pornographic content but focuses on Playboy-style photos and videos, and also teaches interview skills for pageants on OnlyFans TV.
- Early ambition to be a model and actress
- Success in pageants and modeling
- Moving to Miami and New York for modeling
- Manifesting her life goals
- Overcoming obstacles and naysayers
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