E. Jean Carroll

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E. Jean Carroll is an American journalist, author, and advice columnist best known for her long-running “Ask E. Jean” column in *Elle* magazine. She has also written for other publications, worked in television, and became widely known in the 2010s and 2020s for her public allegations and lawsuits against Donald Trump. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 12, 1943, she began her career in print media.

Early life and background

E. Jean Carroll was born Elizabeth Jean Carroll in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised in Indiana. According to biographical profiles, she studied at Indiana University and later built a career in New York media.

Journalism and advice writing

Carroll is best known for the “Ask E. Jean” column in *Elle*, which ran from 1993 to 2019 and became one of the longest-running advice columns in American publishing. She also wrote for magazines such as *Esquire*, *Rolling Stone*, and *Playboy*.

Television and other work

In addition to print journalism, Carroll worked in television and wrote for *Saturday Night Live*. She also hosted a television advice program called *Ask E. Jean* in the mid-1990s.

Public profile and lawsuits

Carroll’s public profile expanded sharply after she accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and later pursued defamation claims. Court rulings in 2023 and 2024 awarded her damages in related cases, making her a prominent figure in U.S. legal and political news.