Kris Carr
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Kris Carr is an American
actress and filmmaker as well as the New York Times best-selling author of "Crazy Sexy Diet," a motivational speaker and wellness coach. She is a cancer thrivor who documented her battle against epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
in her documentary film Crazy Sexy Cancer
.
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.
As an actress, she worked both on and off Broadway, as well as in film and television. She appeared in television shows including Law & Order, as well as dozens of commercials, most notably as a Bud girl for two Budweiser
beer
Superbowl commercials. Carr also originated a role in Arthur Miller's, "Mr. Peter's Connections," in which she played the ghost of Marilyn Monroe alongside actor Peter Falk.
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.
In 2002, Carr directed her first short film entitled "Redemption" about the 20th anniversary of the Bottle Bill and the homeless men and women who rely on the nickel deposits for their livelihood.
On February 14, 2003 - Valentine's Day
- Carr was diagnosed with an extremely rare and incurable Stage IV cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
affecting her liver and her lungs. With the slow-moving nature of her tumors, Carr decided to take what she calls a "watch and live" approach. After her diagnosis, she turned to nutrition to boost her immune system and increase her longevity. She also decided to make a documentary film about her journey with cancer.
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). In August of the same year, Carr founded her blog website Crazysexylife.com. VegNews awarded a 2009 Veggie Award to Carr's blog for its Website Launch of the Year. In October 2007, Carr appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show along with professor and inspirational speaker Randy Pausch for a show on confronting death.
In 2008, Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor was published and included a foreword by Marianne Williamson. Early in 2008, Carr also launched her online community, My Crazy Sexy Life (my.crazysexylife.com), which now has over 28,000 members.
Early in 2011, Carr published her third book, Crazy Sexy Diet, which spent four weeks on the New York Times best seller list and reached #1 on Amazon.com. With this book, Carr expanded her reach by speaking to anyone who is looking for a healthier life, regardless of whether they have cancer or not. The book also includes a 21-day cleanse.
Four years after its release, in October 2011, Crazy Sexy Cancer was featured as part of the Super Soul Sunday series on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.
Carr regularly lectures at medical schools, hospitals, wellness centers, corporations such as Whole Foods, and Harvard University. She is a Contributing Editor for Natural Health Magazine and writes for many online publications. Television appearances include: CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, The Early Show, Today Show, Good Morning America, The Gayle King Show, Super Soul Sunday series on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Carr is recognizable by a signature hot pink streak in her hair. She is a vegan and drinks green juice daily. She also practices yoga and mediation and is an avid animal-lover.
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actress and filmmaker as well as the New York Times best-selling author of "Crazy Sexy Diet," a motivational speaker and wellness coach. She is a cancer thrivor who documented her battle against epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare tumor, first characterized by Sharon Weiss, M.D., that both clinically and histologically is intermediate between angiosarcoma and hemangioma. It is a vascular cancer in the lining of the blood vessels in the liver and lungs so rare that only 0.01 percent...
in her documentary film Crazy Sexy Cancer
Crazy Sexy Cancer
Crazy Sexy Cancer is a documentary film created by actress/photographer Kris Carr. The film premiered on March 11, 2007, at the South by Southwest Film Festival, and had its US television premiere on August 29, 2007, on TLC. The film was edited by Pagan Harleman and Brian Fassett...
.
Early Life
Carr grew up in Pawling, New YorkPawling (town), New York
Pawling is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 7,521 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Catherine Pauling, the daughter of Henry Beekman, who held the second largest land patent in the county. A misprint caused the U to change to a W and the name...
and attended the Wooster School
Wooster School
Wooster School is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory Pre-K-12 school in Danbury, Connecticut, in the United States. Wooster was founded in 1926 by Aaron Coburn and is named after General David Wooster, a Revolutionary War hero. Wooster's four cardinal principles are simplicity,...
in Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury is a city in northern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It had population at the 2010 census of 80,893. Danbury is the fourth largest city in Fairfield County and is the seventh largest city in Connecticut....
. She attended the School of Performing Arts in New Milford, Connecticut
New Milford, Connecticut
New Milford is a town in southern Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States north of Danbury, on the Housatonic River. It is the largest town in the state in terms of land area at nearly . The population was 28,671 according to the Census Bureau's 2006 estimates...
, 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.
Early Career
Carr began her career as a dancer, American actress and photographer living in New York City.As an actress, she worked both on and off Broadway, as well as in film and television. She appeared in television shows including Law & Order, as well as dozens of commercials, most notably as a Bud girl for two Budweiser
Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)
Budweiser is a 5.0% abv American-style lager introduced in 1876 by Adolphus Busch and one of the highest selling beers in the United States. It is made with up to 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt. Budweiser is produced in various breweries located around the world...
beer
Beer
Beer is the world's most widely consumed andprobably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from malted cereal grains, most commonly malted barley and malted wheat...
Superbowl commercials. Carr also originated a role in Arthur Miller's, "Mr. Peter's Connections," in which she played the ghost of Marilyn Monroe alongside actor Peter Falk.
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.
2000s
From 1999 - 2006, Carr had a photography business in New York City where she shot portraits and head-shots for actors. Carr closed the studio a few years after she was diagnosed to pursue film-making and writing.In 2002, Carr directed her first short film entitled "Redemption" about the 20th anniversary of the Bottle Bill and the homeless men and women who rely on the nickel deposits for their livelihood.
On February 14, 2003 - Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496...
- Carr was diagnosed with an extremely rare and incurable Stage IV cancer called epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare tumor, first characterized by Sharon Weiss, M.D., that both clinically and histologically is intermediate between angiosarcoma and hemangioma. It is a vascular cancer in the lining of the blood vessels in the liver and lungs so rare that only 0.01 percent...
affecting her liver and her lungs. With the slow-moving nature of her tumors, Carr decided to take what she calls a "watch and live" approach. After her diagnosis, she turned to nutrition to boost her immune system and increase her longevity. She also decided to make a documentary film about her journey with cancer.
Crazy Sexy Cancer
In March 2007 the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer was released, along with a companion book: Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips. In the book, Carr points out that when she first became diagnosed there weren't any books or movies that dealt with the situations and problems facing young women with cancer.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). In August of the same year, Carr founded her blog website Crazysexylife.com. VegNews awarded a 2009 Veggie Award to Carr's blog for its Website Launch of the Year. In October 2007, Carr appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show along with professor and inspirational speaker Randy Pausch for a show on confronting death.
In 2008, Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor was published and included a foreword by Marianne Williamson. Early in 2008, Carr also launched her online community, My Crazy Sexy Life (my.crazysexylife.com), which now has over 28,000 members.
Early in 2011, Carr published her third book, Crazy Sexy Diet, which spent four weeks on the New York Times best seller list and reached #1 on Amazon.com. With this book, Carr expanded her reach by speaking to anyone who is looking for a healthier life, regardless of whether they have cancer or not. The book also includes a 21-day cleanse.
Four years after its release, in October 2011, Crazy Sexy Cancer was featured as part of the Super Soul Sunday series on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.
Carr regularly lectures at medical schools, hospitals, wellness centers, corporations such as Whole Foods, and Harvard University. She is a Contributing Editor for Natural Health Magazine and writes for many online publications. Television appearances include: CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, The Early Show, Today Show, Good Morning America, The Gayle King Show, Super Soul Sunday series on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Personal Life
Carr currently resides in Woodstock, New York with her husband, Brian Fassett, and their rescue dog, Lola. The couple began their relationship while making Crazy Sexy Cancer, which Fassett filmed, edited and helped produce. The two wed in 2006.Carr is recognizable by a signature hot pink streak in her hair. She is a vegan and drinks green juice daily. She also practices yoga and mediation and is an avid animal-lover.
Further reading
- Carr, Kris. Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips. Charleston: Skirt! (2007). ISBN 1599212315
- Carr, Kris. Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor. Charleston: Skirt! (2008). ISBN 1599213702
- Carr, Kris. Crazy Sexy Diet. Charleston: Skirt! (2011). ISBN 1599218011