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 best known for her long-running "Ask E. Jean" column in Elle magazine. In 2019, she published a book, 'What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal,' where she accused Les Moonves and Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. Both Moonves and Trump have denied these allegations. Carroll's accusations and subsequent legal battles have made her a prominent figure in discussions about sexual assault and accountability.

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1986: Carroll Writes for Saturday Night Live

In 1986, E. Jean Carroll began writing for Saturday Night Live's twelfth season.

1987: Emmy Nomination for Saturday Night Live Writing

In 1987, E. Jean Carroll was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for her work on Saturday Night Live.

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1993: "Ask E. Jean" Column Debut and Hunter Biography Published

In 1993, E. Jean Carroll's "Ask E. Jean" advice column debuted in Elle magazine, and her biography of Hunter S. Thompson, titled "Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson", was published.

Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson

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1993: "Ask E. Jean" Column Appears in Elle

In 1993, E. Jean Carroll's "Ask E. Jean" column began its run in Elle magazine, becoming widely read and acclaimed for her opinions on sex and advice.

1993: Publication of Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson

In 1993, E. Jean Carroll's biography of Hunter S. Thompson, titled "Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson", was published by Dutton.

Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson

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1994: Hosts and Produces Ask E. Jean Television Series

In 1994, E. Jean Carroll began hosting and producing the Ask E. Jean television series that aired on NBC's America's Talking.

1995: CableAce Award Nomination

In 1995, E. Jean Carroll and her show, Ask E. Jean, were nominated for a CableACE Award.

1996: End of Hosting Ask E. Jean Television Series

In 1996, E. Jean Carroll ended hosting and producing the Ask E. Jean television series that aired on NBC's America's Talking.

1998: Work Included in Non-Fiction Anthologies

In 1998, E. Jean Carroll's work was included in non-fiction anthologies such as "The Best of Outside: The First 20 Years" and "Out of the Noosphere: Adventure, Sports, Travel, and the Environment".

1999: Carroll's Writing Style Discussed

In a 1999 interview, Bill Tonelli, Carroll's Esquire and Rolling Stone editor, described her writing style as consistently focusing on how people behave in a room with her, noting she is incapable of being uninteresting.

2002: Co-founded greatboyfriends.com

In 2002, E. Jean Carroll co-founded greatboyfriends.com, a site where women recommended single men to each other, with her sister Cande Carroll.

2002: "The Cheerleaders" selected for "Best American Crime Writing"

In 2002, E. Jean Carroll's story for Spin, titled "The Cheerleaders", was selected as one of the year's "Best True Crime Reporting" pieces and appeared in "Best American Crime Writing".

2003: Work Included in "Sand in My Bra: Funny Women Write from the Road"

In 2003, E. Jean Carroll's work was included in the non-fiction anthology "Sand in My Bra: Funny Women Write from the Road".

2004: Launched Catch27.com

In 2004, E. Jean Carroll launched Catch27.com, a spoof of Facebook where people put their profiles on trading cards.

2005: GreatBoyfriends Acquired by The Knot Inc.

In 2005, GreatBoyfriends, co-founded by E. Jean Carroll, was acquired by The Knot Inc.

2007: Launched askejean.com

In 2007, E. Jean Carroll launched askejean.com, an online version of her advice column.

2012: Co-founded Tawkify

In 2012, E. Jean Carroll co-founded Tawkify, "a personal concierge for dating," and advised its matchmaking team.

2012: Justice Department Expands Definition of Rape

In 2012, the Justice Department broadened its definition of rape to encompass penetration "with any body part or object."

June 2019: Release of "What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal"

In June 2019, E. Jean Carroll's memoir, "What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal", was released. The title refers to Jonathan Swift's 1729 satire, "A Modest Proposal".

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June 21, 2019: Carroll Accuses Trump of Sexual Assault in New York Magazine

On June 21, 2019, E. Jean Carroll published an article in New York magazine stating that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in late 1995 or early 1996 at Bergdorf Goodman. A 1987 photograph of her socializing with Trump was published in the article.

2019: Sexual Assault Accusations and Memoir Release

In 2019, E. Jean Carroll accused Les Moonves and Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s in her book "What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal". Both men denied the allegations.

What Do We Need Men For?: A Modest Proposal

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2019: Carroll Accuses Les Moonves of Sexual Assault

In 2019, E. Jean Carroll was among 13 women who accused Les Moonves, the chairman and CEO of CBS Corporation, of sexual assault, alleging an incident in the late 1990s; Moonves denied the accusation.

February 2020: Carroll Fired from Elle

In February 2020, E. Jean Carroll was fired from Elle. She claimed it was due to Donald Trump's ridicule, while Elle maintained it was a business decision.

2020: Carroll Writes Profiles for The Atlantic

In 2020, E. Jean Carroll wrote a series of articles for The Atlantic profiling several of the 25 women who have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct.

2020: "Ask E. Jean" Column Ends in Elle

In 2020, E. Jean Carroll's "Ask E. Jean" column ended its run in Elle.

January 2021: Profile of Jill Harth Appears in Vanity Fair

In January 2021, E. Jean Carroll's profile of Jill Harth, who accused Donald Trump of groping her, appeared in Vanity Fair.

October 2021: Featured on This American Life

In October 2021, E. Jean Carroll was featured on "This American Life" in conversation with Jessica Leeds, who also accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct.