Who is Patricia Krentcil aka 'Tan Mom'? Florida woman arrested for taking 5-yr-old to tanning salon announces US Senate run
FLORIDA, UNITED STATES: Patricia Krentcil, better recognized as 'Tan Mom', recently announced her ambitious bid for a Senate seat in Florida. Taking on the challenge of running against the incumbent Rick Scott, Krentcil's decision to enter the political arena has garnered attention.
The 55-year-old has taken a significant step by submitting the required paperwork to the Federal Elections Commission on August 14, according to a statement of candidacy.
Who is Patricia Krentcil aka 'Tan Mom'?
Patricia Krentcil, born on November 30, 1967, is an Internet personality hailing from New Jersey. Formerly an adult actress, she gained widespread recognition as the "Tan Mom."
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What happened to Tan mom?
In 2012, Patricia Krentcil faced controversy when she was accused of taking her six-year-old daughter, Anna, to a tanning bed facility in New Jersey. The incident led to her arrest on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, per the NY Post.
Although she spent a week in jail, she was later acquitted of all charges. Throughout the ordeal, Krentcil consistently asserted that she never exposed her daughter to harmful UV radiation or tanning beds.
Is Tan mom a singer?
Following her legal troubles, Patricia Krentcil embraced her Tan Mom persona and went on to make appearances on the 'Howard Stern Show' as a regular guest. Additionally, she ventured into the music industry and recorded her own songs, fully embracing the unique character she had become known for.
this week ten years ago, new jersey mom patricia krentcil was arrested for child endangerment after allegedly bringing her 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth.
— popculturediedin2009 (@pcd2009) May 11, 2022
krentcil, who denied the charges, quickly earned the nickname "tan mom": pic.twitter.com/laaywq3XSV
Does Tan mom still tan?
During an interview with The Insider in May 2022, Patricia Krentcil disclosed that her notorious arrest led to her being banned from various tanning salons. However, she claimed that she had undergone personal growth and transformation since then.
"I'm a totally different person today — I changed my whole attitude on life. I've turned my life around. I don't get disrespected anymore. I don't party or do any crazy things," she said.
The Spokane #NAACP has announced the interim president to replace #RachelDolezal. Introducing Patricia Krentcil. pic.twitter.com/HUhvkpH46V
— In Related News (@InRelatedNews1) June 16, 2015
Is Tan Mom a Republican?
Patricia Krentcil has filed to run as a Republican. Her venture into the Senate race coincides with her involvement in the TV docuseries 'Tan to 10', where she documents her journey to break free from tanning and make positive changes in her life.
She has enlisted her producers Gregg Maliff and Adam Barta as her campaign managers. "I know that I am different. And I have suffered for it. But us all being different is what makes this country so amazing and unique," she told TMZ.
During her transformative journey of an "extreme life makeover," Krentcil expressed her deep connection with Florida's LGBTQ+ community. Krentcil aims to leverage these relationships to drive impactful change in the political landscape of Washington, DC.