Shay Laren was discovered for adult modeling by fellow Penthouse Playmate Crystal Klein who was her neighbor for a time and sent pictures of Shay to legendary photographer Steven Hicks. This would eventually lead to her first appearance in Penthouse. Shay and Crystal have since done a number of sets together for Penthouse, Suze and more.
Shay has also appeared as the gif girl on the Women of the Web portion of Attack of the Show.