Carmen Electra Quick Info
Height5 ft 2½ in
Weight57 kg
Date of BirthApril 20, 1972
Zodiac SignAries
Eye Color
Blue

Carmen Electra is an American actor, model, singer, dancer, voice actor, producer, and media personality who is best known for playing the character named Lani McKenzie in the action drama television series Baywatch. Carmen started glamour modeling in 1996 and then went on to make frequent appearances in Playboy magazine. She has also been cast in several movies like American Vampire, Good Burger, The Chosen One: Legend of the Raven, Perfume, The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human, Vacanze di Natale 2000, Starstruck, Uptown Girls, Rent Control, Get Over It, Starsky & Hutch, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, Dirty Love, Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon, My Boss’s Daughter, Mr. 3000, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Getting Played, National Lampoon’s Pledge This!, American Dreamz, Hot Tamale, Meet the Spartans, Christmas in Wonderland, I Want Candy, Full of It, Mardi Gras: Spring Break, Hollywood Residential, Disaster Movie, and 2-Headed Shark Attack.

Born Name

Tara Leigh Patrick

Nick Name

Carmen Electra

Sun Sign

Aries

Born Place

Sharonville, Ohio, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Carmen went to Ann Weigel Elementary School.

Until 9, Carmen also learned dancing from Gloria J. Simpson at Dance Artists Studio in Western Hills (due to her enrollment in the School for Creative and Performing Arts).

She also went to Cincinnati Public School District.

In 1990, she graduated from Princeton High School in Sharonville.

She also enrolled herself in a Cincinnati-based modeling school called Barbizon Modeling and Acting School.

Occupation

Actor, glamour model, voice actor, producer, dancer, TV personality, singer, entertainer

Family

  • Father – Harry Patrick (Guitarist, Entertainer)
  • Mother – Patricia Patrick (Singer) (Died in 1998)
  • Siblings – Debbie Patrick (Older Sister), Carmen also has 4 older brothers.
  • Others – Harry Charles Patrick (Paternal Grandfather), Delores/Dolores Joserene/Ludwina Deiters (Paternal Grandmother), Roscoe William Kincade (Maternal Grandfather), Fern Lucille Metz (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Carmen Electra has been signed with these agencies –

  • TalentWorks
  • EMC Bowery
  • Slate PR, Public Relations Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States

Genre

Hip hop, dance, pop

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

She released her debut album via Warner Bros. Records and Paisley Park Records.

Net Worth

Her net worth had been $8 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 2½ in or 159 cm

Weight

57 kg or 126 pounds

Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Spouse

Carmen Electra has dated –

  • Mia Isabella – She once hooked up with adult actor Mia Isabella.
  • Prince (1990-1991) – From 1990 to 1991, musician Prince and Carmen were an item. He even produced her debut album and helped Carmen to promote her as a singer.
  • Dennis Rodman (1998-1999) – After splitting from Prince, she started dating basketball player, Dennis Rodman in 1998 (after 7 years). In November 1998, they got married at Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas. Just 9 days after the marriage, Dennis applied for “annulment” to end the marriage. But, they spent New Year’s Eve together and mutually called off their marriage in April 1999.
  • Fred Durst (1999) – In 1999, she was RUMORed to have had an encounter with musician and film director, Fred Durst just after her split from Dennis.
  • Tommy Lee (1999) – Greek-American musician, Tommy Lee and Carmen hooked up in the summer of 1999 for about a month.
  • Vin Diesel (2000) – Action hero, Vin Diesel and Carmen also enjoyed some time together in 2000. This relationship was also a RUMOR.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio (2000) – Carmen had an encounter with actor Leonardo DiCaprio in the year 2000.
  • Mark McGrath (2001) – Singer of the rock band Sugar Ray, Mark McGrath was RUMORed to be dating Electra in 2001.
  • Dave Navarro (2001-2007) – Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and actor Dave Navarro and Carmen started dating in February 2001. The couple got engaged after two years in February 2003. On November 22, 2003, Dave and Carmen got married. This relationship also saw an end on July 17, 2006. On August 10, 2006, Carmen applied for divorce. It was finalized on February 20, 2007.
  • Colin Farrell (2006) – Irish actor, Colin Farrell and Electra were an item for nearly a month in 2006. They got together after meeting at a party in Playboy Mansion.
  • Joan Jett (2006-2007) – Rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, Joan Jett and Carmen RUMORed to have hooked up in May 2006. They broke up in 2007.
  • David Spade (2006; 2008) – Actor and stand-up comedian David Spade and Electra were RUMORed to have hooked up in August 2006. They were again linked in 2008 after they were spotted together at a New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas.
  • Rob Patterson (2007-2012) – Guitarist and composer, Rob Patterson commenced dating Carmen in February 2007. Their engagement was confirmed in August 2008 by Carmen’s representative. The engagement was called off in May 2012.
  • William S. Tribell (2008) – She went out with poet William S. Tribell in 2008.
  • Simon Cowell (2012-2013) – From December 2012 to February 2013, Carmen dated English reality TV judge and entrepreneur Simon Cowell.
  • Ryan Lochte (2013) – In March 2013, competitive swimmer Ryan Lochte and Carmen had a fling with each other. He had a crush on Carmen since he was a teen.
  • Max George (2013) – British singer, Max George and Carmen dated for a couple of months in 2013. She is 16 years his senior.
  • Jamal Rashid (2014) – In January 2014, she was seen romancing with record producer Jamal Rashid (aka Mally Mall).

    • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Carmen has English, German, Irish, and Dutch ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Light Brown

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Bisexual

    Distinctive Features

    • Buxom figure
    • Breathless voice
    • Bright blue eyes

    Measurements

    37-25-36 in or 94-63.5-91.5 cm

    Dress Size

    8 (US) or 40 (EU)

    Bra Size

    32E

    Shoe Size

    6 (US) or 3.5 (UK) or 36.5 (EU)

    Brand Endorsements

    Carmen has appeared in print ads for Microsoft UltimateTV service (2001), Candie’s Fragrances (1999), Diet Pepsi (2006), NV Weight-Loss Beauty Pill (2007), Max Factor’s Mascara and Eye Shadow (2008), etc.

    She has also appeared in commercials about Blockbuster (2004), Lectric Shave (2011), Carnival Cruise Line (2010), Volkswagen, Taco Bell, Ice Breakers, etc.

    Carmen has also endorsed brands like My iMenso, and a lubricant named Electra By Carmen Electra (It is backed by s*x toy giant Fleshlight).

    In July 2023, Carmen and Jenny McCarthy were featured in Skims‘ new campaign.

    Religion

    Roman Catholicism

    Best Known For

    Appearing in Playboy magazines as a glamour model, hosting the MTV game show Singled Out in 1997, and appearing in Baywatch.

    As a dancer, she is known for her dancing work with Pussycat Dolls.

    First Album

    In 1993, Carmen released her very first album titled Carmen Electra via Paisley Park Records and Warner Bros. Records. It received 3 (out of 5) stars from Allmusic.

    It was produced by Prince to promote Electra.

    First Film

    She debuted with the 1997 comedic horror film American Vampire for her starring role as Sulka.

    First TV Show

    In 1996, Carmen played the manager in just one episode of Cinemax’s Erotic Confessions.

    Personal Trainer

    She tries to drink two bottles of water before starting her day. Carmen used to drink too much soda but has completely stopped now.

    She has a dance background and has danced since childhood. Due to that, she was already quite active and disciplined. Carmen doesn’t have to spend much time in the gym and has only had 1 trainer in her life. Sometimes, she does just the lunges in her home, if she doesn’t feel like going to the gym. Electra doesn’t also go to the gym daily.

    You may also want to look at a workout exclusively designed by Carmen herself for SHAPE magazine.

    Carmen Electra Favorite Things

    • Food – Pizza, Sushi
    • Film – Showgirls (1995)
    • Designer – Alexander McQueen
    • Dessert – Oreo Cookie Cheesecake
    • Movie – Any John Hughes film
    • Color – Red
    • Place – Hawaii (in the US)
    • Drink – Sex on the beach (cocktail)
    • Tree – Palm tree
    • Actor – Will Ferrell
    • Book – The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama
    • Song – Back in Black (By AC/DC)
    • Car – Lamborghini
    • Charity – Numerous
    • Vegetable – Broccoli
    • Fruit – Pineapple
    • Photographer – Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton
    • Cereal – Cinnamon Toast Crunch
    • Ice-Cream – Vanilla ice cream with choco chips
    • Magazine – Genlux

    Source – IMDb, Twitter, YouTube

    Carmen Electra Facts

  • Singer Nick Lachey and Carmen were schoolmates. Carmen was his senior at Cincinnati Public School District.
  • She has always been very close to her family.
  • Professionally, she started her career in 1990 via dancing when she danced at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio.
  • Electra supports charities like HollyRod Foundation, Elevate Hope, and many others.
  • Electra is the godmother to actor Jeremy London’s son, Lyrik London.
  • She was cast as Sarah Hicks, a character modeled after Heather Locklear‘s character named Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place, in the drama series Hyperion Bay in 1998.
  • She was placed at #28 in 2007 Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 list.
  • In 1998, her mom (who died of numerous brain tumors) and older sister Debbie (who died of a heart attack while sleeping) died within two weeks of each other. Debbie was just like Carmen’s second mom.
  • She has also released a series of fitness videos, viz., “Carmen Electra’s Aerobic Striptease.”
  • In FHM’s calendar, Electra was featured as January in 2001, and as August in 2004.
  • She has an extinct genus of a fly named after her, i.e. “Carmenelectra.” The research was done by American scientist Neal Evenhuis.
  • She played the character named Mona, Johnny’s partner who invests in a bar with him, in the television drama series Summerland in 2005.
  • Carmen is skilled in various dance forms such as ballet, jazz, and tap.
  • Visit her official website @ carmenelectra.com.

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