Jenny McCarthy is an American actress, model, television personality, and author, best known for her early modeling work with Playboy magazine and her later career in television and media.
Jenny McCarthy was born on November 1, 1972, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and raised in the Chicago area. She launched her career in 1993 by modeling for Playboy magazine. In 1994, she was named Playmate of the Year, which significantly boosted her public profile and led to opportunities in television and film.
Following her success with Playboy, McCarthy gained national attention as the co-host of MTV’s dating show Singled Out, alongside Chris Hardwick, from 1995 to 1997. She then launched her own sketch-comedy series, The Jenny McCarthy Show, on MTV in 1997. Although the program had a short run, it marked her transition into mainstream entertainment.
In 2013, McCarthy was selected to join the seventeenth season of ABC’s popular daytime talk show The View, replacing long-time co-host Joy Behar. She appeared on the panel for one season, sharing her opinions on celebrity culture and current events.
After her tenure on The View, McCarthy starred alongside her husband in the reality series Donnie Loves Jenny, which premiered in January 2015. The show chronicled her life with actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg as they balanced work and home life.
In addition to reality television, McCarthy became a host on SiriusXM radio, where she conducted interviews and discussed pop culture. She also became a recurring figure on Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, contributing to the event's annual celebration.
In 2019, McCarthy expanded her television presence by becoming a judge on the FOX singing competition series The Masked Singer. Her role on the show earned her renewed attention and praise for her entertainment insight.
That same year, she gained media attention after sharing a humorous image of herself napping on the red carpet after hosting portions of the 2019 Emmy Awards, dressed in her event attire and showcasing her lighthearted persona.
Jenny McCarthy was in a high-profile relationship with comedian Jim Carrey from 2005 to 2010. She previously dated actor John Mallory Asher, with whom she has a son, Evan Joseph Asher. The couple divorced in 2005. Shortly after Evan’s birth, he was diagnosed with autism. This personal experience led McCarthy to advocate for autism awareness.
She became actively involved with organizations focused on autism, including Talk About Curing Autism and her own nonprofit foundation, Generation Rescue, which supports families affected by autism.
In April 2014, McCarthy announced her engagement to Donnie Wahlberg during a live episode of The View, showing off her yellow sapphire engagement ring. The couple married on August 31, 2014.
| Birth Date: | 1 Nov, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Chicago |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Southern Illinois University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American model, comedian, actress, author, activist, and game show host |
| twitterID: | JennyMcCarthy |
| Spouse: | John Mallory Asher[1999-2005] Donnie Wahlberg [M. 2014] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
