Carnie Wilson Bio | Wiki
Carnie Wilson is an American television personality and single/musician. She co-founded the pop music trio called Wilson Phillips, along with her younger sister Wendy in 1989. From 1995 onwards, Carnie has been serving as a host or guest star on a variety of television shows.
Carnie released an album of lullabies titled A Mother’s Gift: Lullabies from the Heart in 2006. It was created shortly after the birth of her daughter, Lola. In October 2007, She released her second solo effort, a Christmas album titled Christmas with Carnie. It featured a song written by her husband titled “Warm Lovin’ Christmastime”.
Carnie Wilson Age
She was born on April 29, 1968, in Bel Air, California, United States of America. Carnie is 56 years old.
Carnie Wilson Height
She is a woman of average stature. Carnie stands at a height of 5 ft 3 in ( Approx. 1.6m).
Carnie Wilson Family
She was born to her parents Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and his first wife, former singer Marilyn Rovell of The Honeys. The musician co-founded Wilson Phillips with her younger sister Wendy and her childhood friend Chynna Phillips in their teens. The team released two albums, Wilson Phillips and Shadows & Light. Between them, they sold 12 million copies of their albums. They as well charted three No. 1 singles and six top 20 hits in the United States prior to disbanding in 1993.
Carnie Wilson Husband
She is happily married to musician and music producer Robert Bonfiglio. The couple tied their wedding knot in 2000. Carnie and Robert share two daughters named Lola who was born in April 2005, and Luciana, born in June 2009. Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson were her uncles. Carnie is the cousin of Mike Love ( Beach Boys co-founder ) and his brother Stan Love ( former NBA player) and also Stan’s son Kevin Love ( Cleveland Cavaliers player )
Carnie Wilson Playboy
She posed nude for Playboy in 2003. Later, Carnie toured TV talk shows and also hosted her own infomercial to publicize her satisfaction with the procedure. However, Carnie eventually gained back some weight. Carnie was widely ridiculed for her weight gain in May 2008. She vowed to get back in Playboy shape, and hopefully pose nude for them again. She reported in March 2012 that she had received lap-band surgery earlier that year,
Carnie Wilson Hey Santa
She and her sister Wendy continued to record together after they disbanded with their friend Chynna Phillips in 1993. The duo released the Christmas album titled Hey Santa! in 1993. In 1997, they joined their father for the 1997 album titled The Wilsons. Carnie also sang “Our Time Has Come” with James Ingram for the 1997 animated film titled Cats Don’t Dance. She attempted to launch a solo music career in 2003 with the album For the First Time.
It featured a remake of the Olivia DiNucci-penned Samantha Mumba ballad “Don’t Need You To (Tell Me I’m Pretty),” titled “I Don’t Need You To,” as its first single. Sadly, the single failed to gain interest and the album was ultimately shelved after Carnie regrouped with her sister Wendy and her childhood friend Chynna as Wilson Phillips in 2004.
After their reunion, the band released a third album titled California. The album appeared on Sony Music’s record label. It featured cover songs primarily from the 1960s and 1970s, specifically highlighting the musical glory days of their parents’ California-based musical groups: The Mamas & the Papas and the Beach Boys.
Carnie Wilson Weight Loss
The musician has had a lifelong battle fighting obesity. She reached a lifetime weight peak of almost 300 pounds (140 kg) during her Wilson Phillips fame. Carnie was lampooned by comedians. Dieting was not successful since she lost some weight only to regain it later. Carnie underwent gastric bypass surgery in August 1999 which she felt was a life-saving decision.
The procedure of her bypass surgery was broadcast live on the Internet. As a result, Carnie went from a size 28 to a size 6. She also lost 150 pounds. She posed nude for Playboy in 2003. Later, Carnie toured TV talk shows and also hosted her own infomercial to publicize her satisfaction with the procedure. However, Carnie eventually gained back some weight.
In 2006, she ended up as a contestant on the fourth season of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club. She lost 22 pounds over the course of the show which she eventually gained back. Carnie was widely ridiculed for her weight gain in May 2008. She vowed to get back in Playboy shape, and hopefully pose nude for them again. She reported in March 2012 that she had received lap-band surgery earlier that year
Carnie Wilson Net Worth
She is an American television personality and single/musician. Carnie has accumulated a net worth of $21 million.
How Old Is Carnie Wilson
Carnie is 56 years old. She was born on April 29, 1968, in Bel Air, California, United States of America.
Is Carnie Wilson Married
Yes, Carnie married Robert Bonfiglio, musician and music producer in 2000. The couple share two daughters named Lola who was born in April 2005, and Luciana, born in June 2009.
Who Is Carnie Wilson
Carnie is an American television personality and single/musician. She co-founded the pop music trio called Wilson Phillips, along with her younger sister Wendy in 1989. From 1995 onwards, Carnie has been serving as a host or guest star on a variety of television shows.