Before her rise to fame, Carmen Electra claims she was "homeless" and experienced a "lot of struggling."

Before gaining international recognition, Carmen Electra, known for her role in Baywatch, lacked a permanent residence.

Before gaining fame in Hollywood, Electra, now 52, disclosed that she was homeless.

During 90s Con, People magazine reported that she shared, "I was homeless in L.A. and I come from a poor family."

"In N.Y. or L.A., I knew where I needed to be, but there was a lot of struggling and uncertainty about what to do. However, I started trying things and coming out of my shell, which marked the beginning of my journey."

Although Electra was a 1990s sex symbol, she confessed that she was "very shy" at the beginning of her career.

She persisted in discussing her initial hesitation to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Electra stated that she wouldn't want to participate in auditions, and instead, she would depart and declare that everyone was too beautiful, and she couldn't perform well.

"I was in the mood to explore and encounter some great individuals who could aid me."

Tara Leigh Patrick, born Electra, was raised in Cincinnati and aspired to become a professional dancer with the goal of touring as Janet Jackson's backup dancer.

While recording demos with Capitol Records, she attracted Prince's attention, who was forming an all-female group.

Electra stated that Prince "uncovered" her and altered her name. Moreover, Prince requested her to accompany him on a European tour.

"With his support, I became more confident and tried to keep my insecurities in mind while attempting new things."

Despite posing for Playboy multiple times, the OnlyFans model never achieved the status of a Playmate.

Lani McKenzie, portrayed by Electra, became a household name on "Baywatch." She also starred in numerous film and television roles, such as the "Scary Movie" franchise, "Starsky & Hutch," and "Cheaper by the Dozen 2."

"Baywatch" initially aired for 10 years before being rebooted as "Baywatch: Hawaii" in 1999, which lasted for two years.