Kris Carr | |
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Born | 31 August 1971 |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Marymount Manhattan College |
Occupation(s) | Podcast host, Author, Wellness coach, Entrepreneur |
Spouse | Brian Fassett (m. 2006) |
Website | kriscarr |
Kris Carr (born August 31, 1971) is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, wellness advocate, public speaker and entrepreneur. [1] Carr is best known for her work inspiring people to think outside the box in order to become empowered participants in their health and healing. [2] She is the founder of the Inner Circle Wellness online community and is a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100. [3]
Carr grew up in Pawling, New York [4] and attended the Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut. She attended the School of Performing Arts in New Milford, Connecticut, where she studied dance and Italian. After high school, Carr attended Sarah Lawrence College and later Marymount Manhattan College where she majored in English Literature and Art History. [5]
Carr began her career as a dancer, actress, and photographer in New York City. As an actress, she worked both on and off Broadway, as well as in film and television. Carr originated a role in Arthur Miller's Mr. Peters' Connections , [6] in which she played the ghost of Marilyn Monroe. Carr directed and choreographed stage productions regionally and abroad and served as a faculty member at Stone Street Studios and Playwrights Horizons Theater School, both at NYU.
Carr began her career as a dancer, actress, and photographer in New York City. As an actress, she worked both on and off Broadway, as well as in film and television. [7] She appeared in television shows including Law & Order as well as dozens of commercials, most notably as a Bud girl for two Budweiser beer Super Bowl commercials. [8]
Carr originated a role in Arthur Miller's Mr. Peters' Connections , in which she played the ghost of Marilyn Monroe. Carr directed and choreographed stage productions regionally and abroad and served as a faculty member at Stone Street Studios and Playwrights Horizons Theater School, both at NYU. [7]
From 1999 to 2006, Carr had a photography business in New York City where she shot portraits and head-shots for actors. [9]
From 2023-2024, Carr expanded her influence through extensive media appearances and the release of I'm Not a Mourning Person, receiving notable coverage in Oprah Daily [10] and The Sunday Paper. [11]
Her expertise has been featured across numerous platforms, including appearances on NBC News Daily , PIX11, and various national broadcasts, where she continues to share insights about integrating physical and emotional wellness drawn from her two-decade journey as a cancer thriver. [9]
On February 14, 2003, Carr was diagnosed with a rare Stage IV cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma affecting her liver and her lungs. [11] Instead of leaning into sadness and pity as a result of the cancer, Kris decided to become the CEO of her health and live life to the fullest. [9]
Carr transformed her 2003 stage IV cancer diagnosis into a wellness movement, becoming a New York Times bestselling author and prominent wellness leader. [11] Named a force of nature by O Magazine and a "new role model" by The New York Times , Carr developed a comprehensive approach to wellness through her Inner Circle Wellness community, built around her signature Five Pillars of Wellness: what you're eating, what you're drinking, what you're thinking, how you're resting, and how you're renewing [9] . Her holistic philosophy, which combines both conventional medicine and holistic healing practices, has reached millions through appearances on Good Morning America , The Today Show , and The Oprah Winfrey Show . [9] Through her programs, bestselling books, and the Made to Thrive podcast, she emphasizes that vibrant health comes from the pillars working together to support whole-person care. [9]
Carr coaches many people to a happier and healthier life. [9] She often encourage other people facing health challenges using her story. She talks about how facing the most vulnerable moments of her life led her healing and recovery. [9] She shared a lot about her story and how to survive such ugly moments in her new book I'm Not a Mourning Person. [10]
In March 2007 the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer was released, along with a companion book: Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips. [12] In the book, Carr points out that when she first was diagnosed there weren't any books or movies that dealt with the situations and problems facing young women with cancer. [12] She wanted to use her experience to help others. [12] The documentary was a hit at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas and went on to air on TLC (The Learning Channel). Four years after its release, in October 2011, Crazy Sexy Cancer was featured as part of the Super Soul Sunday series on OWN. [12]
In October 2007, Carr appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, along with professor and inspirational speaker Randy Pausch for a show on confronting death. [13]
In August 2007, Carr founded her blog website Crazysexylife.com. [14] In 2012, she launched KrisCarr.com.
Early in 2008, Carr launched her online community, My Crazy Sexy Life. [15]
In June 2024, Carr debuted the Made to Thrive podcast. [16]
Carr resides in Connecticut with her husband, Brian Fassett; the couple wedded in 2006. [17]
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