jenny mccarthy She recalls a “very scary” moment from her childhood.
On Wednesday’s premiere episode of Kit Hoover’s podcast, “The Co-op with Kit,” the TV personality and former Playboy Bunny detailed a bullying experience she had as a preteen, which she described as “locking up” her feelings. I explained the reason.
“I went to an all-girls Catholic school and I was really into hair and makeup. I had huge ’80s hair, butt-length blonde hair, perms and lots of makeup,” McCarthy said. Told. “And when you go to an all-girls school, that’s not appreciated.”
Ms McCarthy said a group of “vicious” girls were “waiting” to torment her after school.
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg renew their wedding vows on their 7th anniversary
Jenny McCarthy remembers being bullied as a child. (Rodin Eckenroth/Wire Image)
“It was very scary because they were waiting for me after school,” McCarthy said. “And at one point they set my hair on fire.”
“I was so embarrassed that I bottled it all up,” she added. “I thought my mother would think I was a loser. And I’m not a person who likes sympathy. I didn’t like it when people pitied me because I felt like I could handle anything.” I wasn’t…I wasn’t.”
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Ultimately, McCarthy said the experience taught her resilience, which ultimately helped her navigate the ins and outs of Hollywood.
However, she admitted that she wore “armor” as a means of protecting herself. It wasn’t until she met her husband Donnie Wahlberg that she was able to find her peace.
“Everything in my life changed once I knew Donnie was a safe place,” she said. “Maybe that’s why I’m at peace now, because I was able to take off the armor and comfort that girl by saying, ‘You’re in a safe place now.’
Last month, as the couple prepared to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, McCarthy opened up about her relationship with Wahlberg.
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The two got married in 2014. (Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
“Every week [he sends me flowers]”He’s never taken a Monday off in 10 years,” she told People. He treats me like a queen. ”
“He is my everything. He still gives me butterflies. He is the love of my life,” she added.
The “Masked Singer” host added that he cherishes the love he and the “Blue Bloods” stars share for their blended family.
“He loves my son Evan. He loves his kids. I love his kids. They’re like my kids,” McCarthy said. .
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Wahlberg has two sons, Xavier (31) and Elijah Wahlberg (22), with ex-wife Kimberly Faye. McCarthy has a son, Evan, 21, with her ex-husband, John Asher.
