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Carnie Wilson, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio Wilson Phillips, has built a diverse career as a singer, songwriter, television host, and producer, translating her experiences into impactful public appearances and various media ventures.
Carnie Wilson teamed up with Neurocrine Biosciences for "ConnectING with Carnie," a multimedia awareness campaign. This initiative partners the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and mental health advocate with Neurocrine to raise awareness for people with Tardive Dyskinesia.
Carnie Wilson’s healthy cookie company partnered with the Hillsboro School District to provide breakfast treats.
Chynna Phillips and Carnie Wilson joined Primary Wave Music, an independent publisher of iconic and legendary music, as songwriters.
Carnie Wilson appeared in a nationally aired TV commercial for Progressive Insurance, playing herself as an auto insurance claimant. The campaign featured her in one of at least 6 TV ad campaigns for various brands.
Carnie Wilson, along with her childhood friend Tiffany Miller, launched Love Bites by Carnie (2017-2021). This commercial production bakery in Sherwood, Oregon, specialized in gourmet, bite-sized cookies.
Carnie Wilson was born on April 29, 1968, in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, to Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Marilyn Rovell of the Honeys. Her early life was immersed in music, leading her to co-found the pop music trio Wilson Phillips in 1989 with her younger sister Wendy and childhood friend Chynna Phillips. The group achieved significant commercial success with their first two albums, “Wilson Phillips” and “Shadows and Light,” selling a combined twelve million copies. They had three No. 1 singles, including “Hold On,” and six top 20 hits in the United States before the group disbanded in 1993.
Following the initial success of Wilson Phillips, Carnie and Wendy Wilson continued to collaborate, releasing the Christmas album “Hey Santa!” in 1993, and joining their father for “The Wilsons” album in 1997. Carnie embarked on a solo music career in 2003 with the album “For the First Time,” though it was later shelved when Wilson Phillips reunited in 2004 for their third album, “California.” This reunion saw the release of another Christmas album, “Christmas in Harmony,” in 2010, and “Dedicated” in 2012. Carnie Wilson also released two solo albums, “A Mother’s Gift: Lullabies from the Heart” in 2006 and “Christmas with Carnie” in 2007, showcasing her continued musical output.
Beyond music, Wilson established a substantial television career, hosting her own syndicated talk show, “Carnie!” from 1995 to 1996. Her television appearances include guest roles on “That ’70s Show” (2001) and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” (2002), and participation in reality TV series such as VH1’s “Celebrity Fit Club” (2006). She also hosted GSN’s “The Newlywed Game” (2009-2010) and starred in and produced “Outsider’s Inn” (2008), a TV series. Wilson has appeared in films like “Bridesmaids” (2011) and lent her voice to animated shows like “Pound Puppies” (2011) and “American Dad!” (2007). In recent years, she has continued her media presence with a cooking/reality show, “Sounds Delicious with Carnie Wilson,” launched in 2024.
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