Carmen Electra Then & Now: Photos Of The Bombshell From Her Start

By:

Elissa Anderson

April 20, 2022 11:15AM EDT

Carmen Electra is a bonafide bombshell, who turns 50 on Apr. 20. Celebrate her with a look at her photos over the years.

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Carmen Electra: Through The Years

Carmen Electra: Through The Years — Carmen Electra is a model and actress, born April 20, 1972 in Sharonville, Ohio, U.S. Born Tara Leigh Patrick, the beauty began her career as a singer, who was discovered by Prince. She began modeling in the mid-90s, taking up saucy centerfolds in magazines like ‘Playboy’. She broke out into acting in 1997 with ‘Baywatch’, alongside other bombshells like Pamela Anderson and Nicole Eggert. She went on to host the MTV dating show ‘Singled Out’ and appeared in films like ‘Scary Movie’, ‘Get Over It’, ‘Starsky & Hutch’, ‘Cheaper by the Dozen 2’, and ‘Hot Tamale’.

Carmen’s personal life was never far from the headlines. She had a whirlwind 9 day marriage with NBA star Dennis Rodman in 1998. Carmen married ‘Ink Masters’ host and Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro on Nov. 22, 2003. They divorced in 2007.

Here, a glowing Carmen Electra arrives at the HBO Golden Globes afterparty at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2018.

Want to see more photos of Carmen? Click through the gallery to see the star through the years.

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Carmen Electra On ‘Baywatch’

Carmen Electra On ‘Baywatch’ — Making a splash! Carmen Electra beams while suited up in red as Lani McKenzie on ‘Baywatch’.

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Carmen Electra In 1996

Carmen Electra In 1996 — Carmen Electra is dazzling in purple at the 1996 MTV Movie Awards. Her icy lipstick and peep-toe platforms were the perfect addition to the fun look.

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Carmen Electra In 1997

Carmen Electra In 1997 — Carmen Electra shows off her mid-riff at the premiere of ‘Good Burger’ in LA on July 19, 1997. A fuzzy black purse and platform heels completed the very 90s look.

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Carmen Electra At The 1998 MTV Movie Awards

Carmen Electra At The 1998 MTV Movie Awards — Carmen Electra is radiant in a white cut-out gown at the 1998 MTV Movie Awards. Her bronzed body was front and center.

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Carmen Electra In ‘Scary Movie’

Carmen Electra In ‘Scary Movie’ — Carmen Electra strips down for a scene in the 2000 horror film parody ‘Scary Movie’. She always had a sense of humor about her bombshell persona.

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Carmen Electra At The 2003 AMAs

Carmen Electra At The 2003 AMAs — Carmen Electra struts her stuff down the red carpet of the American Music Awards on Jan. 13, 2003. Her flirty floral frock looked great with gold heels.

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Carmen Electra At The Premiere Of ‘Cheaper By The Dozen 2’

Carmen Electra At The Premiere Of ‘Cheaper By The Dozen 2’ — Carmen Electra is glam in a champagne look at the LA premiere of ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’ on Dec. 13, 2005. She matched her plunging gown with sparkly heels and a metallic clutch.

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Carmen Electra In 2007

Carmen Electra In 2007 — Carmen Electra looks flirty at the 4th Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sep. 6, 2007. Her lacy white dress was belted with a black ribbon that matched her peep-toe Louboutin platforms.

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Carmen Electra In 2008

Carmen Electra In 2008 — Carmen Electra puts on her bunny ears to be a celebrity blackjack dealer at the Playboy Club in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, 2008. She looked so glam.

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Carmen Electra In 2009

Carmen Electra In 2009 — Carmen Electra wears a silky, strapless, scartlet dress as she arrives at the Leather and Laces Super Bowl party in Tampa Florida on January 30, 2009. She piled on the diamonds too.

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Carmen Electra In 2011

Carmen Electra In 2011 — Carmen Electra strikes a pose at the 3rd Annual eBay Motors RPM XI Event in Las Vegas on Nov. 1, 2011. Her pink and red dress was a delight.

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Carmen Electra At The 2013 Latin Grammys

Carmen Electra At The 2013 Latin Grammys — Carmen Electra appears backstage at the Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 21, 2013. Her black gown featured an alluring keyhole and sparkling sleeves.

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Carmen Electra In 2015

Carmen Electra In 2015 — Carmen Electra is gorgeous in grey-blue silk as she attends the Genlux OC Issue Release Party held at Halcyon Dermatology, in Laguna Hills, Calif. on Aug. 22, 2015. Her two-piece look was to-die-for.

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Carmen Electra At The Premiere Of ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’

Carmen Electra At The Premiere Of ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’ — Carmen Electra looks red hot in crimson lace during the premiere of Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ in LA on May 23, 2016. Suede platform heels completed the look.

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Carmen Electra In 2018

Carmen Electra In 2018 — Carmen Electra is stunning in a beaded black and tan number during HBO’s 2018 Golden Globes After Party on Jan. 7 of that year. She carried a beaded envelope clutch and had her blonde hair in a half-up, half-down style.

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Carmen Electra At The 2018 ICONS Party

Carmen Electra At The 2018 ICONS Party — What a treat! Carmen Electra strikes a pose in black AQ/AQ wiht a bow at Harper’s BAZAAR event celebrating the fifth ICONS by Carine Roitfeld during Spring/Summer 2019 New York Fashion Week on Sep. 7, 2018.

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Carmen Electra In 2021

Carmen Electra In 2021 — Carmen Electra looks ravishing in red during Remus Charity Night at the House of Son Amar in Palma de Mallorca, Spain on Aug. 5, 2021. Her batwing frock had a seductive slit up the center along with a sunburst of beading.

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Carmen Electra At The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Carmen Electra At The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards — Carmen Electra looks unreal in a next-to-nothing dress during the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Mar. 22, 2022. Her sheer, studded frock revealed nearly everything.

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