Jenna Perusich is an American actress. She is best known as the cousin of popular comedian-actress, Melissa McCarthy. The duo collaborated with the Property Brothers in HGTV’s Celebrity IOU. She started her own HGTV makeover show, The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich along with her cousin, Melissa McCarthy in June 2022. She has also made appearances in several movies and tv shows.
What is Jenna Perusich Famous For?
- Her work on the HGTV show, Celebrity IOU.
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Where is Jenna Perusich From?
Jenna Perusich was born in 1989. She was born in the United States. She holds American nationality. Information about her parents is not available. She is the cousin of Melissa McCarthy. They did not grow up together as they have 18 years age gap. She belongs to the white ethnicity and her religion is Christianity.
She attended Columbia College where she graduated with a degree in theater major. She moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Is Jenna Perusich Related to Melissa McCarthy?
Yes, Jenna Perusich is related to popular comedian-actress, Melissa McCarthy. They are cousins. Jenna’s mother and McCarthy’s father are siblings. Melissa is 18 years younger than Jenna. Thus, they did not grow up together but became close after Jenna moved to Los Angeles.
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Jenna Perusich Career
- Jenna Perusich moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
- To further her skills, she studied at Groundlings Theatre & School.
- She became closer to her cousin, Melissa after she moved to Los Angeles.
- Melissa became her mentor and guided her to start a career.
- She made her television debut with a guest role in the tv series, Mike & Molly.
- She made her film debut as an extra in the 2014 film, Tammy.
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- She then guest-appeared in the tv series, Super Deluxe Digital, The Boss, Nobodies, and Swedish Dicks.
- She played Helga in the 2020 action-comedy film, Superintelligence.
- She has an extra role in Melissa McCarthy starring 2021 action-adventure-comedy film, Thunder Force.
- She plays Sabrina in the 2021 movie, Cafe Americano.
- Jenna Perusich made a cameo on HGTV’s Celebrity IOU in 2020 when Melissa chose Jenna’s parents’ home for renovation by the Property Brothers, Jonathan, and Drew.
- Jonathan and Drew inspired Jenna to plan her own show with Melissa.
- She started her own HGTV makeover show, The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich.
- They renovate the homes and spaces of well-deserving people who have helped others and surprises them with home transformations.
- The show premiered in June 2022.
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Who is Jenna Perusich Boyfriend?
Jenna Perusic is not married. However, she is not single. She is dating Andrew. The couple met via a dating app during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her partner Andrew is a television marketing executive.
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What is Jenna Perusich Height?
Jenna Perusich stands at a tall height of around 1.7 m i.e. 5 feet and 7 inches tall. She has a balanced weight and her body type is slim. Her eye color is hazel and her hair color is blonde.
Her sexual orientation is straight.
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What is Jenna Perusich Net Worth?
Jenna Perusich is an American actress. She has yet to make her big break in the industry but has already starred in several movies and tv shows in small roles. In June 2022, she started her own home renovation show, The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich. Her net worth is estimated below $1 million at present.
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