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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Carmen Electra, born <a href="/biography/carmen-electra">Tara Leigh Patrick</a>, was raised in Sharonville, Ohio. Her father, Harry Patrick, was an entertainer and guitarist, while her mother, Patricia, was a singer. She is the youngest of six children, with four brothers and one sister.</p>

<p>Electra attended Ann Weigel Elementary School and began her dance training with Gloria Simpson at Dance Artists Studio in Western Hills, Cincinnati. At age nine, she enrolled in the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), a magnet arts school within the Cincinnati Public School District. During her time there, she met fellow <a href="/biography/nick-lachey">student</a> <a href="/biography/nick-lachey">Nick Lachey</a>, and the two appeared together in a school production of <i>Peter Pan</i>.</p>

<h2>Heritage and Family Ties</h2>
<p>Electra is of Dutch, German, Irish, and English ancestry. She has often spoken about her close family connections, particularly the influential role of her late mother, whom she described as her rock. Her eldest sister, Debbie, was like a second mother to her. After Debbie’s move to Illinois, Electra and her mother became especially close, sharing a deep bond until her mother's passing.</p>

<h2>Early Career and Transition to Stardom</h2>
<p>Electra began her professional career in 1990 as a dancer in the popular stage show <i>It’s Magic</i> at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio. In 1991, she moved to California, where she met music icon <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)">Prince</a>. He signed her to his label, Paisley Park Records, and under his guidance, she launched a brief music career. It was during this period that she adopted the stage name Carmen Electra.</p>

<h2>Rise to Fame: Television and Modeling</h2>
<p>Electra gained widespread attention in the mid-1990s after appearing in <i>Playboy</i> magazine, which helped catapult her to fame. She later became a co-host on MTV’s dating show <i>Singled Out</i> and achieved further recognition as a cast member of the popular television series <i>Baywatch</i>.</p>

<p>In addition to acting, Electra performed with the burlesque group the Pussycat Dolls before it became a music group. Her glamour model status, dancing skills, and striking presence contributed to her becoming a recognized pop culture figure during the late 1990s and early 2000s.</p>

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<h2>Film Career and Comedy Roles</h2>
<p>Electra expanded her career by appearing in numerous comedic and spoof films. Her film credits include roles in <i>Scary Movie</i>, <i>Date Movie</i>, <i>Epic Movie</i>, <i>Meet the Spartans</i>, and <i>Disaster Movie</i>. These parody films showcased her comic timing and continued her visibility in mainstream entertainment.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>
<p>In 1998, Electra began dating NBA <a href="/biography/dennis-rodman">star</a> <a href="/biography/dennis-rodman">Dennis Rodman</a>. That same year, she endured the devastating loss of both her mother and sister within weeks of each other. Shortly after, Electra and <a href="/biography/dennis-rodman">Rodman</a> married at the Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas. However, their marriage was short-lived; within nine days, <a href="/biography/dennis-rodman">Rodman</a> filed for an annulment, stating he had not been in a clear state of mind. Although they reconciled briefly, the couple ultimately agreed to part ways amicably.</p>

<p>Electra later married <a href="/biography/dave-navarro">Dave Navarro</a>, <a href="/biography/dave-navarro">guitarist</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane's_Addiction">Jane’s Addiction</a>, in 2003. Their marriage was documented in the MTV reality series <i>’Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave</i>. They divorced in 2007. She was subsequently engaged to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Patterson">musician</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Patterson">Rob Patterson</a>, though the two never married.</p>

<h2>Online Presence</h2>
<p>In the age of social media, Carmen Electra maintains a digital presence and engages with fans through platforms like Twitter, where her handle is <a href="https://twitter.com/carmenelectra" target="_blank">@carmenelectra</a>.</p>

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