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Niece of Diane 'Dee Dee' Rovell, who with Carnie's mother, Marilyn Wilson, were members of the 60s girl group, "The Honeys".

Niece of Dennis Wilson.

Daughter of Marilyn Wilson and Brian Wilson.

Married to Rob Bonfiglio, guitarist for Blush. [2000]

Underwent radical stomach surgery to help her lose weight in August, 1999, which was broadcast on the Internet. 50,000 people viewed the operation.

Sister of Wendy Wilson.

She, along with her sister Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips, had their own short lived music group "Wilson Phillips".

Her father almost named her Carnation but decided to shorten it to Carnie.

Carnie, along with former bandmates sister Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips, is writing songs for a reunion album--their first album since their break up 9 years ago. [2001]

17 months after her gastric bypass surgery, she has lost 150 pounds. [2001]

Her parents divorced when she was 11.

Both Carnie and her sister, Wendy Wilson, claim that their father's psychiatrist intentionally kept him away from them. Brian Wilson made peace with his daughters earlier in 2004.

Daughter Lola Sophia Bonfiglio was born April 22, 2005. She weighed in at 7 pounds 2 ounces.

A strict vegan and health food activist.

Announced that she is expecting her second child in June 2009. [November 5, 2008].

The baby she is expecting in June 2009 is a second girl, to be named Luciana. [January 13, 2009].

Daughter, Luciana Bella, born June 12, 2009.

Personal Quotes

"My mother gave me a spiritual perspective. She felt her life was miraculous. She came from a poor background, one pair of shoes, from a loving Jewish family. She was fourteen when she met my dad. She married him at sixteen, and she had me at twenty. She grew up very fast. She taught me about karma: If you do something nice for someone, it'll come back to you. It's the most powerful thing on Earth. That's how I live my life." (from a 1996 interview)

"...The B. F. Goodrich ad ran during the Rose Bowl. It was the first income I ever made, and my mom put it away for me. It was about $15,000 or $30,000. She said, 'You'll need this one day.' It's long gone, let me tell you!" (from a 1996 interview)

"Was I a perfect gastric-bypass patient? Yes. Was I the perfect gastric-bypass pregnant woman? No. I made a decision to enjoy my pregnancy....So sue me! But I've learned a lesson: Next time I've got to watch the carbs." (People, May 8, 2006)

"I'm proof that surgery is not a magic potion. There are many ways to sabotage it. I didn't feel like myself, and I turned to alcohol because I couldn't turn to food anymore. Alcohol numbed me out for a while, then it got scary. I needed to get into recovery. It was a very private struggle, Rob (her husband) was pretty scared for me. I was always the one who was strong and in charge, and I let go. I've been clean and sober for almost two years. I stopped, I got healthy, and I got pregnant." (People, May 8, 2006)

Where Are They Now

(2001) Release of her autobiography, "Gut Feeling: From Fear and Despair to Health and Hope".

(2006) Host of an infomercial for Bottom Line Health's "Secret Food Cures".

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