Before taking on an acting career, Jenny McCarthy tackled modeling. And with her curvaceous body and gorgeous looks, she was named Playboy Playmate of the Year in 1994. She soon was cast as the wacky, quirky co-host of the MTV dating show Singled Out. McCarthy has played bit parts in several films including Scream3, Scary Movie 3, and Dirty Love. McCarthy is dating comedic actor Jim Carrey. She has one son _. His battle with autism has motivated McCarthy to become a spokeswoman for the cause. She has written a book about healing her son from autism.
