Pillow (bodybuilder)
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Theresa Jean Bell better known as Pillow, also known as The She-Beast, was a United States
professional bodybuilder
in the early 1980s. While competing in bodybuilding, she was also an exotic dancer in Alaska. She was crowned Miss Exotic World
1995.
and Sue Ann McKean.
Pillow appeared on the cover of Women's Physique Publication September–October 1983 issue, and was featured in, amongst others, Muscle & Fitness
(June 1982 and February 1984) and Flex
(January and March 1984).
She appeared in numerous films in the 1980s and 1990s, listed at Internet Movie Data Base.
She was the subject of the GMV Productions DVD Pillow, The She-Beast.
United States
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professional bodybuilder
Female bodybuilding
Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive bodybuilding. It began in the late 1970s when women began to take part in bodybuilding competitions.-Beginnings:...
in the early 1980s. While competing in bodybuilding, she was also an exotic dancer in Alaska. She was crowned Miss Exotic World
Miss Exotic World Pageant
The Miss Exotic World Pageant is an annual neo-burlesque pageant and convention, and is the annual showcase event the Burlesque Hall of Fame...
1995.
Biography
Pillow was among the first muscular female bodybuilders. She won the 1983 Gold's Classic as a heavyweight, beating lightweight winner Lori Okami, middleweight Alison Brundage and other weight class entrants Reggie BennettReggie Bennett
Reggie Bennett is an American former professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in joshi puroresu organizations such as All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling.-Professional wrestling career:...
and Sue Ann McKean.
Pillow appeared on the cover of Women's Physique Publication September–October 1983 issue, and was featured in, amongst others, Muscle & Fitness
Muscle & Fitness
Muscle & Fitness is an American bodybuilding magazine founded by Joe Weider, but now published by American Media, Inc.-History:Muscle & Fitness has a more mainstream focus than its companion publication, Flex...
(June 1982 and February 1984) and Flex
FLEX (magazine)
Flex is an American bodybuilding magazine, published by American Media, Inc.-History:Founded in 1983 by Joe Weider, local versions are now published throughout the world, in countries such as the UK and Australia.The premier issue was dated April 1983, and featured Chris Dickerson on the cover...
(January and March 1984).
She appeared in numerous films in the 1980s and 1990s, listed at Internet Movie Data Base.
She was the subject of the GMV Productions DVD Pillow, The She-Beast.
Contest history
- 1981 AFWBAmerican Federation of Women BodybuildersThe American Federation of Women Bodybuilders was formed in 1980, started by Susan Fry, Kim Cassidy and Doris Barrilleaux. Ben Weider had asked them to start up a national organization for women bodybuilders, to provide a place where amateur women bodybuilders can be in a group. The Superior...
American Championships (HeavyWeight) - 4th - 1983 NPCNational Physique CommitteeThe National Physique Committee is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. Amateur bodybuilders compete in various competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC...
Nationals (Heavyweight) - 5th - 1983 Gold's Classic - 1st