Jenny McCarthy Reveals Origins Of Jim Carrey's Mankini, Calls Him 'Husband'

Access Hollywood - August 4, 2008 3:07 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In early July, Jim Carrey made a splash on a Malibu beach, donning what many have dubbed the "mankini." And while it was later revealed that Carrey was actually wearing his girlfriend, Jenny McCarthy's swim attire, many have wondered why - until now.

"We just wanted to have some fun with [the paparazzi]," Jenny told Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell. "I came out in a bathing suit and we didn't have any plan for him to come back out in it but he thought, 'God it was such a horse and pony show out there with the paparazzi, we gotta do something funny.' So he said, 'Take it off and let me put it on!'"

McCarthy confessed she was a little worried about being shown up by her leggy boyfriend.

[ On-Air Answer: Jenny & Jim's Bikini Contest: Who Wore It Better? - Play it Now ]

"I was afraid that when they put, 'Who Wore It Better?' that he might win some of them," she said. "He's sexy."

The couple has been dating for over two years with no apparent marriage plans, but Jenny admitted they call each other spouses after Nancy referred to her as Jim's wife.

"We say husband and wife," Jenny said. "We call each other that anyway because what's a piece of paper?"

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The mankini will return soon, but not on Jim. Jenny revealed she plans on auctioning off the swimsuit and the couple's autographs to benefit the autism organization Generation Rescue.

"Just check eBay in the next few weeks," she said.

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  • Christine701
    Just because JC is not seen everywhere all the time doesn't mean he is a third rate comedian. Why not take the time to enjoy his fortune now? Haters. And Jenny? I like her. Talented and giving. Marriage is more than a certificate - that's only part of it - you do the rest for life. That's where folks get scared of that "little piece of paper" --
    report abuseposted August 23, 2008 10:12 PM PDT
  • The Dreamer
    People are so busy nowadays, worrying and fearing what's next. STOP! Think about what you can do to help others that don't have it as good as you do. What have you done lately to "Pay-it-forward" like the book "21 Days To Creating Your Dream Life" talks about? Try doing one thing every week, eventually everyday, to change the perceptions of h
    report abuseposted August 17, 2008 8:24 PM PDT
  • I thought it was a sweet attempt at being playful with is lover and to auction it off for a charitable cause is even better. I appreciate him even more for making her and her little boy so very happy. Its the little things in life that we have to sometimes stop and take notice of.
    report abuseposted August 10, 2008 7:06 PM PDT
  • Nancy-Jo
    It was a pathetic attempt by a third rate comedian (Carey) to grab a few headlines. His career is not exactly booming or maybe he was just off his meds again....Note to McCarthy!
    report abuseposted August 8, 2008 1:25 PM PDT
  • Nancy-Jo
    It was a pathetic attempt by a third rate comedian (Carey) to grab a few headlines. His career is not exactly booming or maybe he was just off his meds again....Note to McCarthy!
    report abuseposted August 8, 2008 1:25 PM PDT
  • Demon Seed? You&#39;re a whole evil plant!
    yeah just one word. duuuuuuuuhhhhhh. no %@!*# it was a gag. what the hell?
    report abuseposted August 7, 2008 6:28 AM PDT
  • sherryboy
    who wanna see my Sexy ass on a yahoo web cam ? just pm me on : sherryboy i waiting you ..
    report abuseposted August 4, 2008 5:09 PM PDT
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