Carmen Electra, formerly known as Tara Leigh Patrick, is an American actress, model, singer and television personality.
She first came to prominence after appearing in Playboy magazine in the mid-1990s and had her breakthrough role as Lani McKenzie on the hit TV series Baywatch. .
In addition to modeling and acting, she’s made a mark on pop culture with roles in movies like “Scary Movie” and “Starsky & Hutch.”
Over the years, Carmen has built a diverse career spanning music, reality TV, and fitness, making her a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.
contour
- Full name: Tara Leigh Patrick
- Date of birth: April 20, 1972
- Age: 52 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Sharonville, Ohio, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Actor, model, singer, TV personality
- Height: 5 feet 2 inches (1.60 m)
- Parents: Harry Patrick (father), Patricia Rose Patrick (mother)
- Siblings: Debbie Patrick
- Spouse: Formerly married to Dennis Rodman and Dave Navarro)
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Cherokee, Irish, German
- Net worth: $16 million
early life and education
Carmen Electra was born on April 20, 1972 in Sharonville, Ohio. She grew up in a performing family – her father was a guitarist and her mother, Patricia Rose, was a singer. Carmen is 52 years old.
She attended Ann Weigel Elementary School and later attended the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts, where she focused on dance and theater. In 1990, she transferred to Princeton High School and graduated.
After completing her studies, Carmen briefly attended the Barbizon School of Modeling and Acting, which paved the way for her entry into the entertainment industry. Her ethnic background includes Cherokee, Irish, and German.
personal life
Carmen Electra’s personal life has been widely publicized, especially her high-profile relationships and marriages. In 1998, she married NBA star Dennis Rodman in a spontaneous ceremony in Las Vegas. The marriage was short-lived and the two divorced the next year.
She subsequently married musician Dave Navarro, guitarist of Jane’s Addiction, in 2003, with whom she starred in the reality TV show Till Death Do Us: Carmen & Dai Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave.
However, they divorced in 2007. Carmen has been linked to several celebrities over the years, including Simon Cowell and Colin Farrell, but as of 2024, she is reportedly single and focused on her career.
Profession
Carmen Electra’s career began in the early 1990s when she was discovered by music icon Prince, who produced her self-titled debut album in 1993.
Although her music career didn’t take off, she found success in the modeling world, especially after her first photo shoot for Playboy in 1996. That same year, she landed her iconic role in Beachcomber, cementing her status as a ’90s sex symbol.
After “Baywatch,” Carmen turned to movies, starring in the 2000 parody “Scary Movie,” which became a cult classic. She has appeared in comedies such as Starsky & Hutch and Meet the Spartans.
In addition, she became a co-host of the MTV show “Singled Out” and released a series of popular fitness DVDs. Carmen has also ventured into the business world, launching her own skin care line, GOGO Skincare, and previously launched the lingerie brand With Love From Carmen.
net worth
Carmen Electra has an estimated net worth of approximately $16 million. She earned her wealth through modeling, film, television and business ventures including fitness DVDs and a beauty brand.
Her continued endeavors in the entertainment industry and entrepreneurship have kept her financially successful for decades.
dispute
Throughout her career, Carmen Electra has been involved in several high-profile controversies, mostly centered around her relationships. In 1998, she tied the knot with NBA star Dennis Rodman in Las Vegas, a marriage that made headlines for its impulsiveness.
The marriage was annulled shortly after, with both parties saying it was a mistake made under emotional stress. Their tumultuous relationship was covered in the media, with public gatherings and Rodman’s antics adding fuel to the fire.
Another high-profile spotlight was her reality TV marriage to rock musician Dave Navarro. Their relationship, chronicled in the highly publicized “Til Death Do Us Part,” ultimately ended in divorce, intensifying public scrutiny of her personal life.
Carmen also received media attention during her brief romances with stars including Simon Cowell and Colin Farrell, which often sparked tabloid speculation about her romantic life.
social media
- Instagram: @carmenelectra
- Twitter: @carmenelectra
film chronology
- American Vampire(1997)
- horror movie(2000)
- Starry Sky and Hutch(2004)
- Meet Sparta(2008)
- Heinous 2 (2005)
- Disaster Movie(2008)
discography
- Carmen Electra(1993)
