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Carmen Electra
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Carmen Electra
Tara Leigh Patrick (born April 20, 1972), professionally
known as Carmen Electra,[1] is an American glamour
model, television personality, entertainer and sex symbol.
She gained fame for her appearances in Playboy magazine,
on the MTV game show Singled Out, on the TV series
Baywatch and Summerland, for her appearances dancing
with the Pussycat Dolls, and has since become recognizable
for her roles in the parody films Scary Movie, Date Movie,
Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans, and Disaster Movie.
Contents
1 Early life
2 Career
3 Other work
4 Personal life
5 Charity work
6 Discography
7 Filmography
8 Television work
9 References
10 External links
Born
Early life
Spouse(s)
Tara Leigh Patrick
April 20, 1972
Sharonville, Ohio, USA
Dennis Rodman (1998-1999)
Dave Navarro (2003-2007)
Patrick was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she is the daughter of
Patricia, a singer, and Harry Patrick, an entertainer and
Awards won
[show]
guitarist.[2] Her mother died of a brain tumor in 1998.[3] Her
older sister Debbie died from a heart attack, also in 1998.
Carmen graduated from Princeton High School in Sharonville.[4] She has Irish, German, and Cherokee
ancestry.[5]
Career
Patrick started her professional career in 1990 as a dancer at Kings Island theme park in Mason, Ohio in the
show “It’s Magic,” one of more popular shows in the parks history.[6]
She moved to California in 1994, where she met Prince while auditioning for an all-girl rap group. Prince
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persuaded her to change her name to Carmen Electra and instead record a solo album. Soon after, she signed a
recording contract with Prince's company Paisley Park Records, marking the start of a short-lived singing
career.
In 1995, Electra started appearing in various television programs. Then, in May 1996 she was featured in a nude
pictorial in Playboy magazine, the first of several. This exposure led to higher profile television appearances,
including Baywatch (cast member from 1997-1998) and MTV's Singled Out. She returned to Baywatch for the
2003 reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
Electra became so popular among readers of Playboy that she was featured in the magazine three more times,
with her second appearance in June 1997. She subsequently graced the cover twice, in December 2000 and
April 2003. In the Playboy Cyber Club, she was the first woman invited to be a celebrity guest photographer;
she chose Playmate Jennifer Walcott as her subject model.
Electra has appeared in several films, such as Good Burger (1997), The Mating Habits of the Earthbound
Human (1999), the horror spoof Scary Movie (2000) and also appeared in Scary Movie 4 (2006), Epic Movie
(2007), Date Movie (2006), the remake of the 1970s TV show Starsky & Hutch (2004) and Cheaper by the
Dozen 2. She won an MTV Movie Award (best kiss) for Starsky & Hutch.
In 1999, she appeared in the Bloodhound Gang's music video of "The Inevitable Return of the Great White
Dope." In 2005, she joined the voice cast of the animated series Tripping the Rift, replacing Gina Gershon as
the voice of the sexy android "Six". Also in 2005, she began the Naked Women's Wrestling League, acting as
the commissioner for the professional wrestling promotion.[7] In late 2006, Carmen began to be featured in
commercials by Taco Bell.
Electra is the current spokesmodel for Ritz Camera Centers, appearing in their television and print ads with
CEO David Ritz. She is featured in some video spoofs of Lonelygirl15 that are advertising Epic Movie.
She is a playable character in the video game Def Jam: Fight for /ew York and is one of the celebrity
challenges in the video game ESP/ /FL 2K5, along with Steve-O, Jamie Kennedy and others.
Other work
Electra portrayed Velvita, a.k.a. lonelygirl362436, as a spoof of lonelygirl15 as an Epic Movie teaser.
Carmen Electra Aerobic Striptease is a five-disc DVD exercise series that combines teaching classic stripping
moves with a low impact cardio workout also starring Jon Eby.
Released in January 2008, the Electra-Pole (http://www.moocowstores.com/items/polekits/118) is a pole
dancing kit inspired and endorsed by Carmen Electra that users can assemble in their home in 5-minutes.
Suitable for all levels of dancer from beginners to professionals, it is stable enough to support any pole dancing
move, including flips and inverts.
Embrace is a comic book putatively written by Electra for London Night Studios. "Glam Slam Ulysses"
Interactive Musical Theatrical Production,” conceived by Prince, choreographed by Jamie King. Debuted at
Prince's legendary Glam Slam L.A. nightclub.
Electra also appeared in commercials for Maxim Men's Hair Color products (2004-2005) and Taco Bell
(2006-2007).
She also appeared in an episode of "House" in which she portrayed an injured golfer and an injured farmer,
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playing out House's fantasy.
Personal life
Electra had a relationship with Prince, though the relationship was short-lived. Electra was also romantically
involved with rap star B-Real of Cypress Hill from 1995 to 1998. It was revealed when B-Real and Electra were
both on The Howard Stern Show that B-Real had bought her breast implants.
Electra achieved publicity during her on-again, off-again marriage to basketball star Dennis Rodman from 1998
to 1999. The wedding to Rodman took place at Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Later, she
had a brief affair with Tommy Lee, Mötley Crüe drummer and ex-husband of Pamela Anderson.
On November 22, 2003, Electra married Dave Navarro, former lead guitarist for the rock bands Jane's Addiction
and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The couple documented their courtship and marriage in an MTV celebrity reality
show called 'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave.[8] On July 17, 2006, she and Navarro announced their
separation. Their rep confirmed their separation to Star Magazine. Electra filed for divorce on August 10. It was
finalized on February 20, 2007.[9][10]
In 2006, Electra stated that when she was eight years old she had a "little girl crush" on Joan Jett. In 2007,
tabloid sources linked the two of them together romantically.[11] However, Electra's spokeswoman has insisted
"They are just friends."[12] In June 2007, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel asked Electra if her relationship with
Jett was romantic. Electra stated, "We're just friends". She went on to say that she collects tabloid articles that
suggest she and Jett are dating because she is a fan of Jett and finds them amusing as well. Carmen is currently
dating Rob Patterson, the current live guitarist for KoRn. She recently got an "R" tattoo behind her ear.[13] It is
confirmed that Rob and Carmen are now engaged.[14]
Charity work
Carmen Electra organized a fundraiser for Head to Hollywood, a non-profit organization which offers support to
brain tumor survivors. Other charities which she supports include Elevate Hope, a charity which supports
abused and abandoned children, and the Hollyrod Foundation which provides medical, physical, and emotional
support to those suffering from debilitating life circumstances especially Parkinson's Disease.
Discography
Carmen Electra, 1993
Filmography
An American Vampire Story (1997)
Good Burger (1997)
Starstruck (1998)
The Chosen One: Legend of the Raven (1998)
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)
Christmas Vacation 2000 (1999)
Scary Movie (2000)
Sol Goode (2001)
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Perfume (2001)
Get Over It (2001)
Rent Control (2002)
Whacked! (2002)
Uptown Girls (2003)
My Boss's Daughter (2003)
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
Mr. 3000 (2004)
Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004)
Monster Island (2004)
Dirty Love (2005)
Lil' Pimp (2005) (direct-to-DVD) (voice)
Searching for Bobby D (2005)
Getting Played (2005)
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)
Date Movie (2006)
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
Hot Tamale (2006)
lonelygirl362436 (2006)
/ational Lampoon's Pledge This! (2006)
Epic Movie (2007)
I Want Candy (2007)
Full of It (2007)
Vaya par de productorex (2007)
Christmas in Wonderland (2007)
Meet the Spartans (2008)
Last Call at Murray's (2008)
Disaster Movie (2008)
Leisure suit Larry: Box Office Bust (2008) (post-production) (voice)
Mardi Gras (Filming) (2009)
Television work
Singled Out (host in 1997)
Loveline (host in 1997)
Baywatch (cast member from 1997-1998)
Hyperion Bay (cast member 1998)
VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock (host in 2000)
Electra's Guy (2002)
Carmen and Dave: An MTV Love Story (2002)
Cleavage (narrator in 2002)
Livin' Large (2002-2004) (frequent host throughout run)
BattleBots (host in 2002)
Dance Fever (2003) (canceled after 6 episodes)
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003)
'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave (2004) (limited run of 7 episodes)
Monster Island (2004)
Summerland as Mona (2004)
Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model (2004-2005)
Tripping the Rift (cast member in 2005) (voice)
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House M.D. ("Three Stories" (Season 1, Episode 21)) (as herself twice, first being a replacement for
Gregory House in the third story then as a farmer from the first story because "If we're gonna look at a
leg...")
Lolo's Cafe (2006) (voice)
Full Frontal Fashion (2007 guest host)
Joey (TV series) (guest star as herself in two episodes, one of each season)
References
1. ^ Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro divorce records (http://cdn.digitalcity.com/tmz_documents
/carmen_divorce.pdf) . TMZ.com. Retrieved on February 11, 2007.
2. ^ Carmen Electra Biography (1972-) (http://www.filmreference.com/film/87/Carmen-Electra.html)
3. ^ Carmen Electra Biography - Yahoo! Movies (http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800025828/bio)
4. ^ FOXNews.com - Carmen Electra Biography - Carmen Electra Video Pics - FOXNews.com
(http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,198045,00.html?sPage=fnc.foxlife/electra)
5. ^ Carmen's electric moves.. BAYWATCH BABE'S NEW STRIP AEROBICS DVD REALLY WORKS UP A
SWEAT It's not sleazy, it's for you to be sexy for your boyfriend or hubby.(News) - The Mirror (London, England) HighBeam Research (http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-127597445.html)
6. ^ Kings Island website - Event page: Labor Day Weekend - Carmen Electra (http://www.visitkingsisland.com
/events/event_detail.cfm?event_id=512&ec_id=15)
7. ^ Naked Women's Wrestling League Homepage (http://www.nwwl.com/index.php)
8. ^ Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen + Dave TV Show - Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen + Dave Television Show TV.com (http://www.tv.com/til-death-do-us-part-carmen-+-connor/show/24055/summary.html)
9. ^ Carmen Electra & Dave Navarro: It's Officially Over - Divorced, Carmen Electra, Dave Navarro : People.com
(http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20012334,00.html)
10. ^ Carmen Electra Files for Divorce (http://www.tmz.com/2006/08/10/carmen-electra-files-for-divorce/)
11. ^ Gary O'Shea (2007-03-23). "Baywatch babe 'a lesbian' (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2007130578,00.html)
". The Sun Online. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
12. ^ Noel Hancock (2007-03-23). "Carmen not dating a lady (http://64.90.166.24/carmen_electra_not_a_lesbian) ".
US Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
13. ^ "Nothing Says Love Like Fresh Ink and a Needle (http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/18/nothing-says-love-like-freshink-and-a-needle/) ". TMZ.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
14. ^ "Carmen Electra Engaged to Rob Patterson (http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20195106,00.html/) ".
people.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-24.
External links
Official website (http://www.carmenelectra.com/)
Carmen Electra. Stripaerobics. Videoclip (http://community.livejournal.com/the_best_models/313.html)
Carmen Electra (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001182/) at the Internet Movie Database
Carmen Electra (http://www.tv.com/person/5370/summary.html) at TV.com
Carmen Electra (http://www.people.com/people/carmen_electra) at People.com
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Electra"
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