Rise to Success: Career Highlights of E. Jean Carroll
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how E. Jean Carroll made an impact.
E. Jean Carroll is an American journalist, author, and advice columnist known for her long-running "Ask E. Jean" column in Elle magazine. In 2019, she published "What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal," in which she accused Les Moonves and Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. Both men denied the accusations. The allegations and subsequent defamation lawsuits have kept Carroll in the public eye.
1986: Writes for SNL
In 1986, E. Jean Carroll began writing for Saturday Night Live's twelfth season.
1987: Emmy Nomination
In 1987, E. Jean Carroll was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.
1993: "Ask E. Jean" Column Debuts
In 1993, E. Jean Carroll's "Ask E. Jean" advice column began its run in Elle magazine.
1994: Hosts 'Ask E. Jean' TV Series
In 1994, E. Jean Carroll began hosting and producing the 'Ask E. Jean' television series on NBC's America's Talking.
1995: CableACE Award Nomination
In 1995, E. Jean Carroll and her show were nominated for a CableACE Award.
1996: End of 'Ask E. Jean' TV Series
In 1996, E. Jean Carroll ended her run as host and producer of the 'Ask E. Jean' television series on NBC's America's Talking.
2002: Co-founded greatboyfriends.com
In 2002, Carroll co-founded greatboyfriends.com with her sister, Cande Carroll.
2004: Launched Catch27.com
In 2004, E. Jean Carroll launched Catch27.com, a spoof of Facebook.
2007: Launched askejean.com
In 2007, E. Jean Carroll launched an online version of her column, askejean.com.
2012: Co-founded Tawkify
In 2012, Carroll co-founded Tawkify, "a personal concierge for dating."
2012: Expanded Definition of Rape by Justice Department
In 2012, the Justice Department expanded its definition of rape to include penetration "with any body part or object."
2020: Series of Articles for The Atlantic
In 2020, E. Jean Carroll wrote a series of articles for The Atlantic that profiled several of the 25 women who have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct.
2020: End of "Ask E. Jean" Column
In 2020, the "Ask E. Jean" column ended its run in Elle magazine.
January 2021: Profile of Jill Harth in Vanity Fair
In January 2021, Carroll's profile of Jill Harth, who alleged she had been groped by Donald Trump, appeared in Vanity Fair.
October 2021: Featured on This American Life
In October 2021, This American Life featured E. Jean Carroll in conversation with Jessica Leeds, who also accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct.
