Tanquil Lisa "Tai" Collins, a stunning blonde, was born in July 1962 in Roanoke, Virginia. She attended Patrick Henry High School, graduating with the Class of 1980. In 1983, Collins won the prestigious title of Miss Virginia USA, which led her to pursue a modeling career in New York City.
The year 1991 marked a significant turning point in Collins' life, as she made headlines by claiming an 18-month affair with United States Senator Chuck Robb, who was then the Governor of Virginia. This scandalous revelation sparked widespread media attention, culminating in her appearing on the cover of and posing nude for the October 1991 issue of Playboy magazine.
Beyond her modeling career, Collins has also ventured into the world of acting, appearing in a few films and television shows. Furthermore, she has demonstrated her creative prowess by writing scripts for episodes of the popular television series Baywatch (1989) and She Spies (2002).
In addition to her professional endeavors, Collins is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a devoted mother to an adopted son. She currently resides in Malibu, California, where she actively runs the foundation A Chance for Children. This organization aims to provide underprivileged children from inner-city areas with opportunities to experience common cultural experiences outside of their usual environments, thereby broadening their horizons and fostering personal growth.
