Jenny McCarthy
Jennifer Ann McCarthy, known as Jenny McCarthy, is an American model, actress, writer and activist. She was born on November 1, 1972 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She was raised in West Elsdon, Chicago.
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| Born | Jennifer Ann McCarthy November 1, 1972 |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, model, author, activist, talk show host |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | John Mallory Asher (m. 1999–2005) Donnie Wahlberg (m. 2014) |
| Partner(s) | Jim Carrey (2005–10) |
| Children | Evan Asher |
| Relatives | Melissa McCarthy (cousin), Joanne McCarthy (sister) |
Career
She started her career as a Playboy model in 1993. She later became an actress, comedian, author and autism activist. In 2013 McCarthy hosted a show called The Jenny McCarthy Show for one season.
Activism
McCarthy has made controversial but unproven claims that vaccines lead to autism. She said that chelation therapy helped cure her son of autism.
Personal life
McCarthy married John Mallory Asher in 1999. The couple's son, Evan Joseph was born in 2002. In 2005, Evan was diagnosed with autism. the couple divorced in 2005. She lived with Jim Carrey; the couple split in 2010. She married Donnie Wahlberg in 2014.
Jenny McCarthy Media
McCarthy speaking at the 2008 Ante Up for Autism benefit
References
- ↑ "Playmate listing". Retrieved 8 March 2009.
Other websites
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