History of Jeana Keough in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 19, 2026

Jeana Keough is an American actress, former model, and reality television personality, best known as one of the original cast members of the hit series The Real Housewives of Orange County. Before her reality TV fame, Keough gained recognition as a Playboy Playmate in the 1980s and appeared in several music videos and films. Beyond her entertainment career, she transitioned into the real estate industry, leveraging her visibility to build a professional reputation in the Orange County market. Her tenure on The Real Housewives provided a candid look into her marriage to former Major League Baseball player Matt Keough and their family life. Throughout her public career, Keough has balanced her roles as a media personality, entrepreneur, and mother, remaining a recognizable figure in pop culture and the reality television landscape.

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September 18, 1955: Birth of Jeana Keough

Jeana Ellen Keough, an American television personality, realtor, actress, and model, was born on September 18, 1955.

1955: Birth of Matt Keough

In 1955, Matt Keough, who would later become a major league baseball pitcher and Jeana Keough's second husband, was born.

1972: Graduation from Whitnall High School

In 1972, Jeana Keough successfully completed her secondary education and graduated from Whitnall High School in Greenfield, Wisconsin.

November 1980: Playboy Playmate of the Month

In November 1980, Jeana Keough achieved professional recognition as a model when she was featured as the Playboy magazine Playmate of the Month.

1983: Appearance in Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 4

During 1983, Jeana Keough featured in the home video release titled Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 4.

June 2006: Shane Keough Signs Minor League Contract

In June 2006, Shane Keough, the son of Jeana and Matt Keough, began his professional baseball career by signing as a minor league outfielder with the Class A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.