Carmen Electra, born Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20, 1972, in Sharonville, Ohio, is an American actress, model, singer, and media personality. She began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis, where she met Prince, who produced her self-titled debut album in 1993.
She gained prominence as a model, appearing in Playboy magazine starting in 1996, and achieved widespread fame for her role as Lani McKenzie in the television series “Baywatch” (1997–1998).
In 2000, Electra starred in the comedy-horror film “Scary Movie” as Drew Decker, a role that parodied Casey Becker from “Scream.” She continued her involvement in parody films with roles in “Scary Movie 4” (2006), “Date Movie” (2006), “Epic Movie” (2007), “Meet the Spartans” (2008), and “Disaster Movie” (2008).
In recent years, Electra has reflected on her time with the Pussycat Dolls, discussing her departure from the group in a 2006 interview.
She also opened up about her early struggles, including being homeless in Los Angeles before achieving success in the 1990s, and credited Prince with boosting her confidence.
At 50, Electra joined OnlyFans and launched a line of facial products, aiming to have creative control over her career.
She continues to engage with fans through social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.
Additionally, the docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” delves into behind-the-scenes aspects of the iconic series, featuring interviews with cast members like Electra.