Jill Kargman

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Jill Kargman
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Born1974or1975(age 49–50) [1]
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Author
Spouse
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(m. 2002)​
[1]
ChildrenSadie Kargman
Ivy Kargman
Fletch Kargman
Parent(s) Arie L. Kopelman
Coco Kopelman
RelativesWill Kopelman (brother)
Website jillkargman.com

Jill Kargman is an American author, writer and actress, based in New York City's Upper East Side. A common theme in her works is critical examination of the lives of wealthy women in her city. Her 2007 Momzillas was adapted into the Bravo television show Odd Mom Out , which premiered June 8, 2015.

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Selected works

Kargman appears as a satirical version of herself in a Bravo scripted comedy television show called Odd Mom Out . The show is written by her and based on her novel Momzillas (Dutton, 2007). [2] The show is based on Kargman's life and portrays the outrageous lifestyles of extremely wealthy mothers who live in the Upper East Side. [3] Time Magazine named Odd Mom Out one of "2015's Top 10 TV Shows" stating, "It's the smartest piece of anthropology on cable - and something to make TV fans grateful that something so specific and deeply thought-through can exist in the shallow end of cable's pool." [4] In the book Kargman describes "momzillas" as mothers who are "negligent, domineering, competitive, preachy, and sad". [5] [6] Kirkus Reviews described Momzillas as "a decent effort that debunks the myth of the perfect mommy". [7]

The Ex-Mrs. Hedgefund was published in April 2009. [8] Kirkus Reviews described the book as "funny, but in the current economic context ill-timed" due to its 2009 publication during the Great Recession. [8] A reviewer for the Chicago Tribune called the book "a hot summer read". [9]

Pirates and Princesses was published in September 2011. Kargman wrote the book with her 8-year-old daughter Sadie; illustrations were provided by Christine Davenier. [10] The book's target audience is children aged 4–8. [11] A reviewer for Kirkus said "Teachers especially will turn to this good-natured story". [11]

Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut: Essays and Observations From An Odd Mom Out was published in kindle format by HarperCollins e-books in February 2011. [12] One reviewer said that the books observations could "deflate the overinflated egos among the Manhattan elite", and that it also gave insight into Kargman's life. [12]

The Rock Star in Seat 3A was published in 2012. [13] A reviewer for USA Today summarized it as being "funny and irreverent, a brash and appealing account of a long-devoted fan-girl and how she copes with her rock idol fantasy come true". [13]

Personal life

Kargman is the daughter of Arie L. Kopelman, former president of Chanel, and Coco Kopelman, who is known for promoting fundraising.[ citation needed ] Her younger brother, Will Kopelman, is an art consultant. Kargman attended Yale University, Spence School, and the Taft School. [14] Kargman's spouse, Harry Kargman, owns a company called Kargo, which provides mobile advertising. [15] They have three children, Sadie, Ivy, and Fletch. [12]

Kargman dislikes being called a socialite as she feels it negates the work she does. [16] Her makeup and beauty rituals have been the subject of stenography. [17]

Works

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  8. 1 2 staff (March 1, 2009). "THE EX-MRS. HEDGEFUND by Jill Kargman". Kirkus Reviews . Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ Donahue, Wendy (May 12, 2009). "'Ex-Mrs. Hedgefund' a hot summer read". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ Williams, Mary Elizabeth (September 20, 2011). "Is it ever OK to let a kid drop the F-bomb?". salon.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
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