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Jenny McCarthy: Biography

Jenny McCarthy

Birth Name: Jennifer McCarthy
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/01/1972, Scorpio
Profession: Actor; model; TV host

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Jenny McCarthy Fast Facts:

Was named Playboy Playmate of the Year in 1994.
Auditioned for the role of Nomi in Showgirls (1995); it went to Elizabeth Berkley (of TV's Saved by the Bell).
Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine in 1996.
Won a Golden Apple Award (presented by the Hollywood Women's Press Club) in 1997 for Female Star of the Year.
Has a son with autism and has been a vocal activist for autism awareness and support.
Has published several books, including Louder Than Words (2007), which spoke about her experiences with her son's autism. Also coauthored Healing and Preventing Autism with Dr. Jerry Kartzinel in 2009.

Jenny McCarthy Relationships:
Evan Joseph Asher - Son
Jim Carrey - Ex-significant Other
John Asher - Ex-husband
Lynette McCarthy - Sister
Joanne McCarthy - Sister
Amy McCarthy - Sister
Linda McCarthy - Mother
Dan McCarthy - Father
Melissa McCarthy - Cousin
College:
Attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

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