Karen Duffy

Karen Duffy, known as "Duff," was born on Wednesday 23rd of May 1962 in New York City, New York, United States. She is an American actress, former model and TV host, and a writer. Early in her career, she balanced modeling with acting, and she gained wider recognition when People Magazine named her one of its "50 Most Beautiful Women" in 1993. She also once served as the Coney Island Mermaid Queen, a detail that adds a playful note to her résumé.

In 1995, Duffy was diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis, a rare form of the disease sarcoidosis. That experience shaped much of her later work. She has since written two books about living with chronic pain and is a member of the Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Pain Patients. She is also a certified hospital chaplain. At 64 years old, she stands 5'6" with a slim build, brown hair, and brown eyes. Her decades-long career began in 1989, and she continues to work as a writer.