Carmen Electra, born Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20, 1972, in Sharonville, Ohio, is an American actress, model, singer, and media personality. She gained fame in the 1990s and has maintained a presence in the entertainment industry for over three decades.
In 1996, Electra gained attention through appearances in Playboy magazine, which led to her role as Lani McKenzie on the television series Baywatch from 1997 to 1998. She also hosted the MTV dating show Singled Out in 1997. Her film debut came with American Vampire (1997), and she became known for roles in parody films such as Scary Movie (2000), Date Movie (2006), and Epic Movie (2007).
Beyond acting, Electra has worked as a dancer, notably performing with The Pussycat Dolls during VH1 Divas 2004.
In 1996, Electra gained attention through appearances in Playboy magazine, which led to her role as Lani McKenzie on the television series Baywatch from 1997 to 1998. She also hosted the MTV dating show Singled Out in 1997. Her film debut came with American Vampire (1997), and she became known for roles in parody films such as Scary Movie (2000), Date Movie (2006), and Epic Movie (2007).
Beyond acting, Electra has worked as a dancer, notably performing with The Pussycat Dolls during VH1 Divas 2004.
