1. Jayne Kennedy Overton is an American television personality, actress, model, corporate spokeswoman, producer, writer, public speaker, philanthropist, and sports broadcaster.
12 Facts About Jayne Kennedy
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Jayne Kennedy was born Jayne Gill Harrison in Wickliffe, Ohio, one of six children.
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In May 1985, Jayne Kennedy married actor Bill Overton in Bermuda.
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Jayne Kennedy was crowned Miss Ohio USA in 1970, going on to compete in the top ten in Miss USA 1970.
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Jayne Kennedy found work in many commercials of the era for such companies as Foster Grant, Chrysler Corporation, and McDonald's.
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Jayne Kennedy played a lead role in the 1977 film Big Time, which featured a soundtrack by the film's producer Smokey Robinson.
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In 1978, Jayne Kennedy replaced anchor Phyllis George on The NFL Today on CBS.
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Jayne Kennedy won an Emmy Award for her work hosting the 1982 Rose Bowl.
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Jayne Kennedy has added her support to many charitable causes over the years through appearances and speaking engagements.
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Jayne Kennedy co-hosted "The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" in 1986, which raised $10 million for The United Negro College Fund.
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Jayne Kennedy was a keynote speaker at the Evanston Martin Luther King celebration in 1987.
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Jayne Kennedy was a speaker at the 12th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner in Columbia, South Carolina in 1990.