Penthouse Magazine has named Tahlia Paris as its 2023 Pet of the Year. The announcement was made on April 12, with Paris receiving an exclusively designed necklace during the AVN Awards weekend in Las Vegas.

Tahlia Paris: DJ, Model, and Influencer

Tahlia Paris, originally from Santa Barbara, is recognized as a DJ, model, video gamer, and social media influencer. She has over 1 million followers on Instagram. Paris was previously featured as February’s Pet of the Month on the cover of Penthouse Magazine’s Jan/Feb 2022 Edition, which showcased her in a beach theme, bronzed and wearing a bikini.

The selection process for Pet of the Year involves public voting, alongside input from "POY Team Leads" and magazine executives. Public voting for the 2023 title began in April 2023, among the 12 Penthouse Pets of 2022. Paris was among the Top 6 finalists before ultimately being chosen as the winner.

Penthouse CEO Moose commented on Paris, stating, "There is no other Penthouse Pet quite like Tahlia. Vibrant and energetic, she is fun loving, easy going, and her lively spirit is infectious. When it comes to shooting, on one hand she is incredibly real and down-to-earth but when the cameras roll she has an amazing star quality that is undeniable. We are beyond thrilled that the fans have chosen Tahlia Paris as our 2023 Pet of the Year."

Paris expressed her enthusiasm for working with Penthouse, remarking, "Penthouse is a company that I have always wanted to work with. It’s so amazing. I’m so excited to be a part of this family." She also previously stated, "Winning Pet of the Year 2023 would mean so much to me. I would love to be the Pet that the others look up to, to be a role model."

The Announcement Event

The announcement of the Pet of the Year title is typically kept confidential until the official reveal. Staffers and Pets converged in Las Vegas for the Adult Entertainment Expo weekend, where company executives maintained discretion regarding the winner. The event hosted by Penthouse took place at Drai’s, a Las Vegas hot spot, on a chilly January night.

The evening included appearances from hip-hop artist T.I. and a DJ set by Tahlia Paris, who was February 2022 Pet of the Month. During the AVN Awards, Paris received her exclusively designed Pet of the Year necklace while DJ-ing at Drai’s nightclub. A small group of fellow Penthouse Pets were also in attendance. The public announcement was officially made on April 12 on the Penthouse website.

Legacy of Penthouse Pets

Since its inception, Penthouse magazine has featured numerous women on its pages. Notable past Pets include Sasha Grey, Angela White, Nikki Benz, Lana Rhoades, Tera Patrick, and Jenna Jameson. Each year, thousands of hopefuls submit applications in pursuit of appearing in the magazine. Becoming a Pet is described as an invitation to the Penthouse family and offers "a lifetime of bragging rights." For one Pet each year, it provides an opportunity to "leave their mark on the Penthouse legacy" by earning the "coveted title of 'Pet of the Year.'"

Fans are invited to vote on their favorite new addition to the Pet family each year, with their votes contributing to the final decision alongside input from "POY Team Leads" and magazine executives. The winner receives a special platinum Penthouse POY necklace.

Paris's photoshoot in Vietnam, featuring her nude modeling and music, is being brought back for fans. She is noted for her "luscious pierced big tits and curvy ass" and her ability to "get a dance floor bumping as a top-performing DJ." Her flexibility, honed as a dancer, is also highlighted, with her performing "sexy naked splits."

Key Facts

  • Tahlia Paris was named Penthouse Pet of the Year 2023.
  • The announcement was made on April 12, 2024.
  • Paris is a DJ, model, video gamer, and social media influencer with over 1 million Instagram followers.
  • She received an exclusively designed Pet of the Year necklace during the AVN Awards weekend in Las Vegas.
  • Paris was previously Penthouse's February 2022 Pet of the Month.
  • Penthouse CEO Moose commented on Paris's "vibrant and energetic" personality and "amazing star quality."