Carmen Electra, born Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20, 1972, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an American actress, model, and singer. She gained recognition in the 1990s and 2000s as a prominent glamour model, starting with her Playboy cover appearance in 1996. Electra rose to wider fame through her role in the television series "Baywatch" (1997–1998), where she replaced Pamela Anderson. Her acting career includes appearances in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," "My Wife and Kids," "Dangerous Adventures of Johnny Gatto," and the "Scary Movie" parody series. Additionally, she released several fitness videos, featured in numerous men's magazines, and launched her own lingerie line.
Electra was married to bassist Dave Navarro from 1998 to 2007 and briefly to basketball player Dennis Rodman in 1998. Despite her age, she continues to act occasionally, maintain an active social media presence, and remains recognized as a notable sex symbol from the early 2000s. Her career spans modeling, acting, fitness, and entrepreneurship, reflecting sustained public interest over multiple decades.
