'The Great Giveback' on HGTV: How Jenna Perusich was inspired by the Scott Brothers
Jenna Perusich, who worked with the Scott Brothers on 'Celebrity IOU' to renovate her parents' house, is now co-hosting her own HGTV makeover program with her cousin, actress Melissa McCarthy. In an interview, the lady who was valedictorian of her class in college says she is inspired by Drew and Jonathan, who have become another family pair to host an HGTV show.
Kindness is vastly underappreciated. Many remarkable people are doing extraordinary things for others; you simply don't hear about them very frequently. Cousins Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich set out to change that in their new six-episode program 'The Great Giveback With Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich,' which premieres on HGTV Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on June 13. The house-obsessed women transform the lives of several kindhearted people whom they surprise with a gorgeous home remodel in the series. If Jenna Perusich turns up at your door, don't claim you weren't warned.
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Who is Jenna Perusich?
Jenna is not just a talented designer and a sweetheart, but she is also a smarty-pants! More notably, she is an actress who has appeared in films such as 'Café Americano,' 'Thunder Force,' and 'Superintelligence.' She is related to Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Melissa McCarthy. Jenna earned a theatrical degree from Columbia College, Chicago, and relocated to Los Angeles around nine years ago to pursue a career in acting. She also attended the Groundlings Theatre & School to hone her abilities.
She loves 'I Love Lucy' because “she [the protagonist] took risks, was an artist, fought for what and who she believed in while staying true to herself." Jenna has been a collector for quite some time. She is a music fan who likes '80s rock and doo-wop. Her all-time favorite songs are the Ronettes' 'Be My Baby' and Heart's '80s smash 'Alone.' Her favorite film, on the other hand, is 'Dirty Dancing,' which never fails to thrill her with its dancing, drama, and music.
Jenna looks up to her parents, who have been together for 37 years. She has learned a lot about music, fashion, design, and art from them. She hails from a large family, but she did not grow up with her cousin Melissa. The two connected as adults after Jenna landed in LA.
Is Jenna dating anyone?
Jenna is in a relationship with Andrew, a television marketing professional. She met her boyfriend via a dating app during the epidemic, and they had an "old-fashioned courting" because they couldn't meet in person for a while and had to FaceTime instead.
Jenna is influenced by Jonathan and Drew
Jenna Perusich was inspired by Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew to create 'The Great Giveback' with Melissa. Melissa made her first HGTV appearance in 2020 when she was invited to nominate a loved one for a house remodel on 'Celebrity IOU.' They decided to renovate Jenna's parents' house. The cousin-sisters aim to share the same chemistry as the show's twin brothers. Jenna and Melissa are both A+ students and high achievers, according to Jenna. She believes Drew and Jonathan are in the same boat. If they are going to accomplish anything, they do it well and with all their heart. They don't take themselves too seriously, she says, and they know how to have fun.
Jenna stated in an interview that while working on 'Celebrity IOU,' the cousins saw how changing someone's house, the area they live in, changes their day-to-day lives. It can lighten the weight, both emotionally and physically. It makes the day brighter. They saw it directly with her parents. People feel well when they like where they live. For Jenna, being able to incorporate this idea into her endeavor is truly what it's all about.
