Maren Jensen is an American former model and actress, best known for portraying Lieutenant Athena in the 1978–79 television series ''

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''. Jensen also made guest appearances in several US television series, such as ''

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'' and '' Fantasy Island''.

Biography

Maren Jensen was born in

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, and raised in Glendale. Her father Ralph Oscar Jensen was a physician, and her mother was a secretary with the Los Angeles Zoo. She is a middle child, with an older brother, Dana, and a younger sister, Kathleen. Jensen attended Herbert Hoover High School from 1971 to 1974, and after graduating received a scholarship to attend

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, where she majored in Theater Arts and Law. She dropped out after her third year.

Career

While still in college, Jensen began a modeling career. She was featured on the covers of '' Vogue'' and '' Mademoiselle''. A mutual friend introduced her to the agent Barbara Gale, who helped arrange two network commercials and a role in '' The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries'' in 1977. From 1978 to 1979, Jensen starred in ''

'' in the role of Lieutenant Athena. She was featured on the cover of ''

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'' in April 1979. Her last known role was in

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's 1981 horror film '' Deadly Blessing'' alongside

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. Her career was cut short by illness, after she contracted Epstein-Barr Syndrome. In 1993, Jensen co-founded the cosmetics brand Stila with celebrity makeup artist Jeanine Lobell, which became one of the best selling makeup brands in retailers like

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. Jensen was a longtime companion of singer-songwriter Don Henley. In 1982, Henley released his first solo album, '' I Can't Stand Still,'' and dedicated it to her. She is credited for "Harmony Vocals" on the song "Johnny Can't Read," and is credited in the liner notes for having composed the

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intro and interlude on the song "A Month of Sundays" on Henley's 1984 album '' Building the Perfect Beast.'' She appeared in the video for Henley's song "Not Enough Love In the World" in 1985. Henley and Jensen were engaged, but they separated in 1986.Marc Eliot, ''To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles''
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from development. In 2020, Jensen co-founded with Laura Shoemaker the company Glow Beauty Fuel, a maker of beauty protein bars.

Personal life

Jensen was reported to be married to John Kugelberg and they were also reported to be separated. They have kept everything about their relationship very private and out of the public eye, including their marriage and separation dates. Neither has shared any photos together. She has been reported as living in the New York metro area and has been visiting the Los Angeles metro area from time to time because of business, family, and friends. She has a daughter and a stepson.

Filmography

References

External links

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Jensen on Super-Hair.net "Ultimate 50"
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