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Playboy pinup Carmen Electra, 53, was on Baywatch and romanced Prince and Dave Navarro… see her now

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Carmen Electra was the ‘it’ pinup girl of the 1990s. 

Apart from joining the Baywatch series following her discovery by her partner Prince, it’s worth mentioning that she had previous experience as a nude model.

The 53-year-old woman with dark hair, originally known as Tara Leigh Patrick, frequently graced the cover of Playboy magazine following her friendship with editor Hugh Hefner.

Electra’s acting career included appearances in movies like American Vampire, Good Burger, Scary Movie, and a number of parody films, including Date Movie and Epic Movie.

She also starred in the remake of the television show Starsky & Hutch.

At the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday, the actress was nothing short of stunning at the premiere of Freaky Friday.

Also there were Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. 

Electra donned a dazzling, scarlet minidress adorned with sparkles and featuring a trail, complementing it with black stiletto heels of elevated height. Her flowing tresses, accentuated with highlights, draped gracefully over her bare shoulders.

Last year she was in the news for a legal matter.

She filed legal documents asking for her name to be formally changed to Carmen Electra, as per TMZ.

As a devoted admirer, I find myself sharing an update about a beloved figure who has recently taken a significant step in her personal life. On the 29th of December, 2023, she submitted legal documents to alter her name, an action that, at present, we’re uncertain as to why it was chosen. However, this change has been made official with Sully Erna, the lead vocalist of Godsmack, by her side, adding an intriguing twist to the story.

Since the early ’90s, Electra has been known by this nickname, gaining international fame primarily due to her role in Baywatch at that time.

It’s not clear if the request has been granted yet, but the process usually doesn’t take long. 

Though she has been married twice, she has never taken the last name of either of her husband.

From 2003 to 2007, Electra was hitched to musician Dave Navarro. However, her first marriage was to NBA legend Dennis Rodman in 1998. Regrettably, they parted ways in 1999 after a brief union.

In the early ’90s, while she was at Prince’s Paisley Park Records, she gained fame as Carmen Electra.

In 1993, she launched her singing career with her self-named debut studio album, marking the sole album she released throughout her career.

In 1991, when Carmen first met Prince, it was he who came up with her well-known nickname that she had earlier disclosed.

In 2014, she shared with The Yo Show (as reported by Yahoo Entertainment) that she had tried out for a female group he was creating, and eventually, he signed her to his Paisley Park record label.

‘After I danced for him he said, “You look like Electra. That should be your name.”‘

At the time she shared that the nickname didn’t stick at first.

In simpler terms, she said, “At first, I wasn’t sure about the name because it seemed like something a superhero might have, but over time, it started to feel right. Now, I go by Electra.

After the launch of her album, Carmen went on to enjoy a prosperous career with a Playboy magazine cover, multiple TV and film appearances.

In 1997, Carmen secured her renowned Baywatch part as the alluring lifeguard Lani McKenzie, thereby solidifying her status as a symbol of beauty and attraction.

As a die-hard devotee, I can’t help but share the tale about my beloved star. In the heat of passion for her craft, she had to take a temporary leave from our cherished series after just one season, owing to an overwhelming schedule and her dear mother’s health concerns. However, the wait was worth it! The stars aligned in 2003 when she graced us once more, this time in the delightful reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.

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2025-07-23 17:06

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