E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll 是美国记者、作家和情感专栏作家。从1993年到2019年的26年间，她机智犀利的「Ask E. Jean」专栏在《Elle》杂志上连载，成为美国出版界持续时间最长的情感专栏之一。Carroll 的职业生涯建立在坦率、直截了当的写作风格上，她最初为《芝加哥论坛报》等媒体担任记者，后来成为电视编剧，为《周六夜现场》和《大卫·莱特曼深夜秀》等节目撰稿。她著有多本书籍，包括2019年的回忆录《What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal》，其中她指控唐纳德·特朗普在1990年代中期对她实施性侵。她的2025年新书《Not My Type》，副标题为「一个女人对抗一位总统」，在《纽约时报》畅销书排行榜上首次亮相即位列第二。

Carroll 对特朗普的指控导致了两起民事诉讼，分别于2019年和2022年提起，最终她获得了总计8830万美元的赔偿金。两起案件均处于上诉阶段。在一个有争议的转折中，美国司法部于2026年开始调查 Carroll 是否作伪证，但结果尚未公布。Carroll 的工作涵盖新闻、电视和情感建议，她标志性的幽默与坚韧的结合使她成为美国媒体中独特的声音。[编辑]

Carroll 在印第安纳州韦恩堡长大，是四个孩子中的老大。她曾就读于印第安纳大学布卢明顿分校，在那里加入了 Pi Beta Phi 姐妹会，并担任啦啦队员。1963年，她被评为印第安纳大学小姐，次年赢得了美国啦啦队小姐称号，并出现在游戏节目《To Tell the Truth》中。

大学毕业后，她前往非洲，然后搬到芝加哥。她的第一份工作是在1964年纽约世界博览会上，她坐在一辆本田摩托车上，在日本展馆迎接游客。后来，她与第一任丈夫 Steve Byers 住在蒙大拿州。她的重大突破来自于她仔细研究《Vogue》杂志中 Fran Lebowitz 的一张照片，用放大镜破译了 Lebowitz 的电话号码，打电话给她，并为《Outside》杂志提出了一篇报道，她将带 Lebowitz 去露营。Lebowitz 同意了，Carroll 的新闻事业由此起飞。[编辑]

Carroll 为《芝加哥论坛报》撰稿，并成为《Outside》、《Esquire》、《纽约》和《Playboy》的特约编辑，她是《Playboy》杂志第一位女性特约编辑。她以刚左风格的第一人称叙事而闻名；《纽约时报》称她为女权主义版的 Hunter S. Thompson。她为《周六夜现场》第十二季撰稿，并获得了黄金时段艾美奖综艺系列杰出编剧提名。她还为《大卫·莱特曼深夜秀》撰稿。

从1993年到2019年，Carroll 为《Elle》杂志撰写「Ask E. Jean」情感专栏。她在 NBC 的 America's Talking 网络上主持并制作了《Ask E. Jean》电视系列节目，由 Roger Ailes 制作。她写了六本书，包括一本 Hunter S. Thompson 的传记，名为《Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson》。她为《Spin》杂志撰写的文章「The Cheerleaders」被选入《Best American Crime Writing》。

在她2019年的书《What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal》中，Carroll 指控唐纳德·特朗普在1990年代中期在 Bergdorf Goodman 的试衣间对她实施性侵。她对特朗普提起了两起民事诉讼。2023年，陪审团裁定特朗普对性侵和诽谤负有责任，判给 Carroll 500万美元。2024年，另一个陪审团判给她8330万美元赔偿金，总额达到8830万美元。两起案件均在上诉中。Carroll 是纪录片《Ask E. Jean》的主角，该片由 Ivy Meeropol 执导。她的2025年回忆录《Not My Type》在《纽约时报》畅销书排行榜上首次亮相即位列第二。[编辑]

Carroll 以其粗鲁、无畏和幽默的写作风格而闻名。她被描述为「比那些想把她挡在新闻业门外的男人更大声、更有趣、更无畏」。她的标志性风格融合了刚左新闻、敏锐的机智和对读者的同情。《纽约时报》称她为「女权主义版的 Hunter S. Thompson」。她是一名注册民主党人，并利用她的平台倡导女性权利。尚未确定官方粉丝名称。[编辑]

E. Jean Carroll stands as a singular figure in modern American culture, her name synonymous with high-stakes legal warfare rather than traditional celebrity worship. She is currently evaluated by the iFANN Global Fame Engine as EVALUATED_UNRANKED, meaning she does not hold a placement in the published Global Top 1,000 or any scope-specific list despite massive media saturation. This absence from the rankings reflects her unique position: she is not a pop star with a chart-topping discography but a plaintiff whose fame is derived entirely from landmark civil litigation against a former president. The public discourse surrounding her operates less like a fan club and more like a political movement, where supporters rally around her legal victories as symbols of accountability. There is no formal fandom name documented for Carroll; the term "fanbase" mischaracterizes a community that views her through the lens of feminist resistance and justice advocacy rather than idolization. While entertainment stars often rely on meet-and-greets or autograph signings, Carroll's interaction with her audience is adversarial and intellectual, centered on her advice column and courtroom battles. The most significant collective effort associated with her involves billionaire Reid Hoffman funding her lawsuits, a project that transformed private wealth into a tool for public reckoning. This dynamic created a narrative where her "fans" are actually legal allies and political commentators treating her case as a cultural touchstone. Unlike celebrities who cultivate lore through performance, Carroll's mythology is built on verified court dates, jury verdicts totaling over $88 million, and the dramatic escalation of a Department of Justice investigation in 2026. Her fame is immediate and intense but lacks the sustained, ritualistic engagement typical of ranked global icons.[编辑]

Carroll has a cat named Vagina T. Fireball, a pet that matches her unapologetic brand. During an interview with Lyle Lovett, she famously asked about the size of his penis, showcasing her signature bluntness. A registered Democrat, she once appeared on Geraldo Rivera's show in the mid-1990s to call Anita Hill and Paula Jones "wimps," a comment she later regretted. In a memorable clash with Roger Ailes, she told him to "give me a twirl" after he repeatedly asked women to spin around. One editor described her as "institutionally incapable of being uninteresting." Beyond these personal quirks, her career is defined by legendary legal milestones. The core story everyone references is her allegation that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store dressing room in late 1995 or early 1996. This incident, first made public in 2019, became the catalyst for two major federal trials. The resulting verdicts, totaling $88.3 million, turned a private grievance into a global phenomenon. A particularly iconic moment occurred when the first judgment of $5.8 million was confirmed as paid in July 2026, marking a rare instance of a former president paying a substantial sum to a female accuser. The narrative escalated further in May 2026 when the U.S. Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into the funding of her lawsuits, adding a new layer of controversy to her already mythic status.[编辑]

Carroll 出生于 Thomas F. Carroll Jr.（家具店经理）和 Betty (McKinney) Carroll（印第安纳州艾伦县的共和党政客）的家庭。她是四个孩子中的老大，有两个妹妹和一个弟弟。她小时候被称为「Betty Jean」、「Jeannie」和「Betty」。Carroll 结过两次婚，没有孩子。她和她的猫住在一起。[编辑]

Carroll 最著名的法律对手是唐纳德·特朗普，她起诉他性侵和诽谤。Roger Ailes 在 America's Talking 上制作了她的脱口秀《Ask E. Jean》。Fran Lebowitz 是 Carroll 为《Outside》杂志撰写的一篇人物特写的对象，这篇特写推动了她的职业生涯。她写了一本 Hunter S. Thompson 的传记。Ivy Meeropol 执导了纪录片《Ask E. Jean》。[编辑]

Carroll结过两次婚。她的第一任丈夫是Steve Byers；夫妻俩住在蒙大拿州，于1984年离婚。第二任丈夫是记者John Johnson；他们于1990年离婚。她没有孩子。截至2026年，Carroll单身，自与Johnson离婚后未公开与任何浪漫伴侣有联系。[编辑]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, E. Jean Carroll's net worth stands at $100 Million as of 2026. This valuation represents a calculated estimate based on her financial trajectory following two historic civil judgments against Donald Trump. The bulk of this wealth stems from damages awarded in 2023 and 2024, which totaled $88.3 million. Carroll has publicly stated her intention to direct these funds toward a foundation supporting women's rights and voting access. Her professional income extends well beyond litigation awards, drawing from a 26-year run of her "Ask E. Jean" column in Elle magazine. Additional revenue streams include book advances and royalties from six publications, work as a television writer for Saturday Night Live and Late Night with David Letterman, and various speaking fees. She maintains no reported real estate holdings, endorsement deals, or independent business ventures. The financial outlook remains subject to potential adjustments should the Department of Justice's perjury investigation, launched in 2026, result in penalties.[编辑]