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Jenny McCarthy
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NameJenny McCarthy
OccupationActress, model, activist, television host
Birth dateNovember 1, 1972
Birth placeEvergreen Park, Illinois
NationalityAmerican

Jenny McCarthy is an American actress, model, activist, and television host, best known for her appearances in Playboy and her advocacy for autism awareness. Born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, McCarthy began her career as a model, posing for Playboy and appearing in Sports Illustrated. She has also made appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and The View. McCarthy's career has been marked by her high-profile relationships, including with Jim Carrey and Donnie Wahlberg.

● Early Life and Career

McCarthy was born on November 1, 1972, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to Linda McCarthy and Edward McCarthy. She grew up in a large Catholic family and attended Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and later Southern Illinois University. McCarthy began her career as a model, posing for Playboy in 1993 and appearing in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue in 1995. She also appeared on the cover of Seventeen and Cosmopolitan, and worked with Victoria's Secret and Guess. McCarthy's early career was also marked by her appearances on MTV's Singled Out and The WB's Jenny.

● Filmography

McCarthy's film career includes appearances in Dirty Love, John Tucker Must Die, and Scary Movie 3. She has also appeared in Scream 3, BASEketball, and Diamonds. McCarthy has worked with directors such as Keenen Ivory Wayans and John Asher, and has starred alongside actors like Carmen Electra, Shannon Elizabeth, and Chris Klein. McCarthy has also made appearances on television shows such as Two and a Half Men, Just Shoot Me!, and Charmed. Her filmography also includes Santa Baby and Witless Protection, which she starred in alongside Larry the Cable Guy.

● Activism

McCarthy is a prominent advocate for autism awareness and has written several books on the subject, including Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism and Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds. She has also been involved with organizations such as TACA and Generation Rescue, and has worked with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to raise awareness about the potential links between vaccines and autism. McCarthy's activism has been recognized by organizations such as the Autism Society of America and the National Autism Association. She has also been involved in fundraising efforts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Children's Miracle Network.

● Personal Life

McCarthy has been married twice, first to John Asher from 1999 to 2005, and then to Donnie Wahlberg in 2014. She has a son, Evan Joseph Asher, with her first husband, who was diagnosed with autism in 2005. McCarthy has been open about her experiences as a mother of a child with autism and has used her platform to raise awareness and advocate for autism research. She has also been in high-profile relationships with Jim Carrey and Brian Urlacher. McCarthy is a longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, and has also lived in New York City and Chicago, Illinois.

● Public Image and Reception

McCarthy's public image has been shaped by her high-profile relationships, her advocacy for autism awareness, and her appearances on television and in film. She has been recognized for her philanthropic work by organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. McCarthy has also been the subject of controversy, particularly regarding her views on vaccines and autism. She has been criticized by organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association for her stance on vaccine safety. Despite this, McCarthy remains a prominent figure in popular culture, with a large following on Twitter and Instagram. She has also been named one of the 100 most beautiful people in the world by People magazine, and has appeared on the cover of numerous publications, including Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. Category:American actresses

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