Jennifer Ann "Jenny" McCarthy is an American model, television host, comedic actress, author, and anti-vaccine activist. She began her career in 1993 as a nude model for Playboy magazine and was later named their Playmate of the Year, Born: November 1, 1972 Chicago, Illinois, United States Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m) Spouse: John Mallory Asher (m. 1999–2005) Siblings: Joanne McCarthy, Amy McCarthy, Lynette McCarthy Books: Belly Laughs, Baby laughs, Louder Than Words, Mother Warriors, Jen-X, Life Laughs