1. LeeAnne Locken is an American actress, philanthropist, TV host, model, author and beauty pageant titleholder.
26 Facts About LeeAnne Locken
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LeeAnne Locken first rose to prominence after winning the Miss Arizona USA 1989 pageant, and regularly appeared in the reality television series Big Rich Texas and The Real Housewives of Dallas.
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LeeAnne Locken subsequently competed in the Miss Texas USA 1988 pageant, coming second; and went on to win the Miss Arizona USA contest the following year, placing in the top ten at the Miss USA 1989 pageant.
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LeeAnne Locken continued to work as an actor, appearing in films and television shows including Sons of Thunder, Miss Congeniality, Walker, Texas Ranger and Beyond the Farthest Star.
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In 2009, LeeAnne Locken made her reality television debut, starring in She's Got the Look, in which she came third in the show's second season.
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LeeAnne Locken was introduced as a board member and representative for the charity The Fashionistas, in Esquire Network's series Big Rich Texas in 2012.
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LeeAnne Locken left the show after two seasons in 2013.
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LeeAnne Locken has published two books and shown her continuous involvement in her philanthropic activities for several charities.
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LeeAnne Locken was raised by her grandparents from the age of three years old.
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LeeAnne Locken was introduced to the carnival world at a young age and began her first job as a carnival worker when she was just a child.
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LeeAnne Locken graduated from J Frank Dobie High School in 1985 and attended The University of Houston.
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LeeAnne Locken has had roles in television programs including: Sons of Thunder, Walker, Texas Ranger, Inspector Mom, Chase, GCB and Ex-Housewife.
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LeeAnne Locken has appeared on the covers of Gladys, People, Restyled and OTS Magazine.
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Additionally, LeeAnne Locken has appeared in several films: Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter, My Best Friend Is a Vampire, The Only Thrill, Broken Vessels, Miss Congeniality, Rain, Chariot, Pros and Cons: A Fantasy Football Movie, Beyond the Farthest Star and Carter High.
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In 2009, LeeAnne Locken joined the season two cast of TV Land's She's Got the Look.
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LeeAnne Locken made a guest appearance in Most Eligible Dallas for its first season in 2011.
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In 2012, LeeAnne Locken was added to the cast of Big Rich Texas for its second season in a recurring capacity as a representative for the charity The Fashionistas, along with the charity's founder, Heidi Dillon.
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LeeAnne Locken began modeling at the age of 19 and subsequently entered the Miss Texas USA beauty pageant in 1988, placing third.
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At age 22, LeeAnne Locken won Miss Arizona USA 1989 and went on to compete in the Miss USA 1989 pageant, placing in the top 10.
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LeeAnne Locken continued her modeling career into the 1990s and early 2000s, and shot campaigns alongside fellow model Hendra.
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LeeAnne Locken has been a pivotal part of The Fashionistas, DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, Fashion Group International, AIDS Services of Dallas, Dallas Challenge and Housing Crisis Center charities; hosting galas, raising money and increasing awareness for each of the charity's causes.
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LeeAnne Locken has previously been the honorary chair for AIDS Services of Dallas' "No Tie Dinner" gala and co-chair of Dallas Challenge's "Art From the Heart" event.
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LeeAnne Locken has made numerous speeches at women's empowerment exhibitions, sharing her own experiences of domestic violence.
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LeeAnne Locken began working in the carnival scene at three years old and left once she was able to buy rides at the carnival at the age of sixteen.
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LeeAnne Locken has been very vocal regarding her struggle with mental health problems including depression and low self-esteem.
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LeeAnne Locken has discussed her suicidal past, revealing she now advocates for people who have dealt with similar situations as herself.