Wells was from Reading, Pennsylvania,[1] and grew up with interest in science fiction and becoming a movie star.

[4] Wells was working as a dancer in the chorus of Chicago nightclub Chez Paree when she was scouted for Playboy.

[5] Wells had a short acting career in the 1960s, episodically appearing in small parts in B movies and television series.

[6] She preferred comedic roles and aspired to be like Lucille Ball,[7] appearing in three of the 'beach party' movies.

[3] After her career at Playboy, she worked as a makeup artist for Alice Cooper and in the business office of the Oakland Raiders.