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Gene Simmons has enjoyed one of the most enduring careers in rock and entertainment history.

In recent months, Simmons made headlines after a car accident in Malibu, which he described to fans on X as a “minor fender bender.” Through it all, one constant in his life has been his longtime partner, Shannon Tweed.

Here’s everything to know about Shannon and their decades-long relationship.

Shannon hails from Canada.

Shannon Tweed was born on March10,1957,in Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada.

She met Gene at the Playboy Mansion.

Her modeling career took her to the pages of Playboy magazine.

Shannon is the proud mother of two children.

Gene and Shannon were together for28 years before they decided to walk down the aisle together.

She’s also an actress.

Long before she appeared with Gene in the reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Shannon had a healthy acting resume.

Shannon walked off a talk show over Gene’s infidelity.

In a2011 interview on The Joy Behar Show promoting the Family Jewels reality show, Shannon stormed off set after Gene made quips about his infidelity.