Jenny McCarthy is an American actress, model, television host, author, and anti-vaccine activist known for her time on MTV’s Singled Out and as a Playboy model.
Donnie Wahlberg (m. 2014), John Asher (m. 1999–2005)
Children
Evan Joseph Asher
Education & Early Life
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Schooling
Graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School
Higher Education
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Early Life
Born and brought up in Chicago suburbs
Early Influences
Inspired by Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett
Career
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Debut
Began career as a nude model for Playboy magazine
Significant Works
MTV’s Singled Out (1997–1998), own talk show (2013–2014)
Awards & Nominations
Won a People’s Choice Award for favorite talk show host
Filmography/Discography
Films like Scary Movie 3, Santa Baby; TV shows like Two and a Half Men, The Masked Singer
Voice Work
Voice of Six in cartoon Tripping the Rift
Music Videos
“The Jenny McCarthy Show” online
Tours & Live Shows
Performed standup comedy shows
Collaborations
Collaborated with Jim Carrey from 2005-2010
Documentaries
Subject of E! True Hollywood Story episode
Net Worth & Assets
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Net Worth
$20 million
Properties
Homes in Los Angeles area
Business Ventures
Launched shoe line among other business ventures
Investments
Invests in real estate and startup companies
Trivia & Miscellaneous
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Hobbies & Interests
Practices yoga, animal rights activism
Controversies
Spread of anti-vaccine views and autism claims
Philanthropy & Activism
Supports autism awareness groups and PETA
Public Image
Known as a sex symbol, former Playboy model and MTV personality
Personal Challenges
Son diagnosed with autism
Notable Interviews
Frontline interview on vaccine safety beliefs
Publications & Books
Multiple bestselling books on parenting, autism, and nutrition
Personal Anecdotes
Competed in cheerleading as a teen
Quotes
“Time heals all wounds.”
Social Media & Online Presence
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Instagram Handle
@jennymccarthy
Twitter Handle
@JennyMcCarthy
Facebook Handle
@JennyMcCarthyOfficial
Youtube Channel
Jenny McCarthy
Legacy & Influence
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Cultural References
Inspired a character on South Park
Achievements Outside Primary Profession
Successful transition into hosting and writing
Mentorship
Active in autism awareness organizations
Legacy
Iconic image in 1990s-2000s pop culture
Over a varied career spanning modeling, acting and hosting, Jenny McCarthy has maintained extensive visibility and impact as an influencer on entertainment, gender roles and medical beliefs.
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