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Carmen Electra revealed which one of her famous exes taught “how to be romantic”
Electra, 53, caught up with PEOPLE exclusively while at a pre-Grammys event in L.A.
The actress and model also shared one of her biggest relationship deal breakers
Carmen Electra says she wasn’t always particularly romantic — until she met one specific guy.
Electra, 53, caught up with PEOPLE exclusively at Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party in Hollywood, Calif. During the conversation, the actress and model — who is currently single — said that while dating is on her agenda for 2026, she has some definite deal breakers.
“I don’t like liars,” Electra told PEOPLE.
Carmen Electra at the 7th Annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party on Feb. 1, 2026
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She added, “It’s just really nice when you’re with someone [who’s] just really into you. I have had that before. It obviously didn’t last. But once you know what it feels like to really be with someone [who] is so there for you, you can’t undo that feeling. You know, it’s just beautiful.”
“[I want] somebody that’s very romantic,” she continued. “I remember when I was dating Dave [Navarro], I was so not romantic, and he was teaching me how to be romantic, but now I am.”
Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra in 2006
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Electra and Navarro, the lead guitarist for Jane’s Addiction, married in 2003 and announced their separation in 2006, finalizing their divorce in 2007. Their relationship was documented on the reality show ‘Till Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave, which aired on MTV for one season in 2004. The couple had no children, and a source described their split as “amicable” at the time.
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Electra had previously been married to former NBA star Dennis Rodman. The pair tied the knot in November 1998 and divorcing six months later.
Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman in 1999 Denny Keeler/Hulton Archive
She also briefly dated Prince in the ‘90s, and was linked to Simon Cowell from late 2012 to early 2013 — and was known to have remained on good terms with them both.
While speaking to PEOPLE at the Jam for Janie event, Electra shared that she feels stronger than ever — and showed off a new back tattoo that she said symbolized both strength and protection.
“I got the back [tattoo],” she said, revealing a black tattoo of hands in prayer near her right shoulder blade.
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“You know, I’ve been stabbed in the back so many times. I figured if I have God’s hands on my back, go ahead and try to stab me and see what kind of karma you get,” she explained.
“Oh, yes, I’ve had so many swords I pulled out of my back. I’ve turned them into paddles, and I’ve used them as paddles to get to shore. Now I’m on the other side, and now I see and now I know what I don’t want,” she explained.
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