Amber Lancaster is an American model, actress and interior designer. She is best known for playing Jenny Swanson on

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s ''

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'', as well as being a model on ''

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''.

Early life

Lancaster was born in

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. She attended

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. In 1998, she won the title of

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. She went on to join the Sea Gals, the cheerleading squad of the

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football team. Lancaster was a member of the Sea Gals for five seasons before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her dancing and modeling career.

Career

In 2003, Lancaster was a regular dancer on the syndicated dance show ''

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'' where she enjoyed a three-year stint until leaving in 2006. Lancaster appeared in the music video for

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's song "The Real Thing". In 2007, she made an appearance at the 2007

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. In 2008, Lancaster joined the cast of ''

'' as one of the show's models. In 2009, she was a trophy holder at the

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. Lancaster also appeared in the MTV comedy series ''

'' as Jenny Swanson. Lancaster owns her own interior design business, Lancaster Interiors.

Personal life

On October 7, 2017, Lancaster married businessman A.J. Allodi in

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. In April 2019, Lancaster announced that the couple were expecting their first child in October 2019. However, Lancaster developed

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during her pregnancy, which resulted in their son, Russ, being born two months early on August 3, 2019. In late-August Lancaster revealed she underwent a partial

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, the removal of her

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, as a result of complications during the birth. Subsequently, in September 2020, Lancaster announced her separation from Allodi. In November 2021, Lancaster launched a clothing line with VICI Collection.

Filmography

References

External links

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The Cast: Amber Lancaster - Official Price Is Right Website
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