Yasmine Amanda Bleeth (born June 14, 1968 in New York City) is an American TV and film actress. She is famous for her role as Caroline Holden on the worldwide-syndicated TV series Baywatch, where she played a red-swimsuit-clad professional lifeguard. Her given name Yasmine is Arabic for a fragrant flower and Hebrew for Jasmine. Bleeth is Yiddish in origin, and was once spelled as Blut, which is German for blood.
Aaron Spelling offered her roles on the TV shows "Pacific Palisades" (1997) and "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990) but she turned them down. However, she eventually accepted his offer to appear in "Titans" (2000).
As a child, attended United Nations International School in New York.
One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 1995.
Dated Richard Grieco (I).
Has dated actors Luke Perry (I), Matthew Perry (I), Grant Show and Ricky Paull Goldin.
(May 2002) Engaged to former bar owner Paul Cerrito
Her father Philip is of Russian and German extraction, her late mother Carina was of French and Algerian descent.
Measurements: 36C-24-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Sentenced to two years probation on a cocaine-possession charge. The sentencing also calls for the actress to undergo regular drug tests, serve 100 hours of community service and pay court costs. [January 9, 2002]
Was born on the same day as actor Faizon Love.
Appeared on "Candid Camera" (1960/II) in 1974 when she was only six years old.
Works as a breast-cancer advocate.
Appeared in underwear along with Jamie Luner, Alyssa Milano, Melissa Joan Hart, Garcelle Beauvais, Carmen Electra, Peta Wilson, and Jeri Ryan on the cover of, and inside the October 1997 issue of "Details" magazine.
Resides in Birmingham, Michigan, since her marriage.
