Jennifer McCarthy (born November 1, 1972) blank">"Jenny McCarthy Profile" _E! Online. Retrieved 2007-09-19. is an American model, comedian, actress and author. She first appeared in Playboy magazine in October 1993 and was named Playmate of the Year in its June 1994 issue. She later began a career in television and film and has recently started writing books.
She has three sisters: Lynette McCarthy, Joanne McCarthy (JoJo) and Amy McCarthy.
She was the MVP of her high school softball & field hockey team.
In 1993 she was a struggling model, until Playboy appearance.
Playboy Playmate of the Year 1994
Playboy Playmate of the Month October 1993
Hobbies: Kickboxing
(1996) Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world
Dropped out of nursing school to become an actress
Had her breast implants removed in 1998.
Turned down a role in Scary Movie (2000) to star in Scream 3 (2000).
Auditioned for the lead female role in Showgirls (1995).
Cousin of actress Melissa McCarthy
Gave birth in Los Angeles to son Evan Joseph Asher, on May 18th, 2002, 7 pounds, 13 ounces.
Attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Ex-daughter-in-law of actress Joyce Bulifant and William Asher (I).
Graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal High School in Chicago.
Measurements: 38C-24-34 (while hosting "Singled Out" (1995)) (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).
Auditioned for the role of Natalie in Charlie's Angels (2000).
Grew up on the southside of Chicago.
Has co-written an autobiography, "Jen-X", with Neal Karlen.
Ray Manzella's ex girlfriend.
Ranked as #54 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
Born on the same day as Toni Collette.
Named #7 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).
Along with her boyfriend Jim Carrey, was among the guests at Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes' wedding ceremony in Italy.
