Candace Bushnell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Candace Bushnell
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Dec 1, 1958(1958-12-01)
Age	66
Birthplace	Glastonbury
Country	United States
Birth City	Connecticut
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Candace Bushnell Biography

Candace Bushnell is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 1, 1958 in Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States. She was a columnist for the New York Observer and her columns were a big inspiration for the hit HBO series Sex and the City. She is also a published novelist and wrote the best-selling books Lipstick Jungle and The Carrie Diaries (a Sex and the City prequel) and Trading Up.

After the success of HBO’s Sex and the City starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Bushnell’s later work Lipstick Jungle was adapted by NBC and starred Brooke Shields.

Bushnell was born in Glastonbury, Connecticut. She is the daughter of Calvin L. Bushnell and Camille Salonia. Her father was one of the inventors of the Air Cooled Hydrogen Fuel Cell that was used in the Apollo space missions in the 1960s. Her Bushnell ancestors in the United States can be traced back to Francis Bushnell, one of the signatories of the Guilford Covenant, who emigrated from Thatcham, Berkshire, England in 1639. Her mother was of Italian descent.

While attending high school in Glastonbury, Candace was accompanied to her senior prom by Mike O’Meara, now a nationally syndicated radio host, who also dated Candace’s sister, “Lolly.” She attended Rice University and New York University. She moved to New York in the late 1970s and often frequented Studio 54. In 1995, she met publishing executive Ron Galotti, who became the inspiration for Sex and The City’s Mr. Big.

As the daughter of Calvin and Camille Bushnell, she grew up in Glastonbury. Charles Askegard, a professional ballet dancer, ended her marriage.

Candace Bushnell Net Worth

Candace Bushnell is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Candace Bushnell 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Simon & Schuster bought one of her stories when she was nineteen years old. She studied at Rice University and New York University before she began her career as humor columnist.

Ron Galotti, a New York-based publisher, was the inspiration behind Bushnell’s “Mr. Big” character.

Candace Bushnell (born December 1, 1958) is an American author, journalist, and television producer. She wrote a column for The New York Observer (1994–96) that was adapted into the bestselling Sex and the City anthology. The book was the basis for the HBO hit series Sex and the City (1998–2004) and two subsequent movies.

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Who is Candace Bushnell Dating?

According to our records, Candace Bushnell married to Charles Askegard. As of December 1, 2023, Candace Bushnell’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2005, Bushnell served as one of three judges for the reality television show Wickedly Perfect on CBS. Bushnell began hosting a live weekly talk show on Sirius Satellite Radio in 2007. The show, called “Sex, Success and Sensibility,” was canceled in late 2008 after the merger of Sirius and XM Satellite Radio, when Bushnell was asked to continue the show with a 50% pay cut and refused. She is the winner of the 2006 Matrix Award for books, and a recipient of the Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award. In 2009 she wrote a web series, The Broadroom, a comedic series about women over 40 dealing with workplace issues, starring Jennie Garth which was created in partnership with the magazine publisher Meredith Corporation’s Meredith 360 division.

Facts & Trivia

Candace Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Candace Bushnell celebrates birthday on December 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Candace Bushnell

1. Candace Bushnell is an American author, journalist, and producer.
2. She is best known for writing “Sex and the City.”
3. The book was adapted into a popular TV series.
4. Bushnell has also written several other novels.
5. She worked as a columnist for The New York Observer.
6. Bushnell grew up in Connecticut and attended Rice University.
7. Her books have sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
8. She has been married twice and has no children.
9. Bushnell’s latest novel is “Is There Still Sex in the City?”
10. She continues to write and produce content for various media platforms.

Did Candace Bushnell ever marry?

Candace Bushnell
Occupation| Novelist, television producer
Spouse| Charles Askegard ​ ​ ( m. 2002; div. 2012)​
Website
candacebushnell.com

Who did Candace Bushnell date?

Bushnell was married to New York City Ballet principal Charles Askegard (a mere 10 years younger than her) from 2002 until 2012. She’s also dated Spin publisher and Penthouse heir Bob Guccione Jr., Sen. Al D’Amato, Talk magazine co-founder (and allegedly the inspiration for the “SATC” character Mr.

What does Candace Bushnell think of And Just Like That?

Bushnell said she could not relate to how “And Just Like That” depicted Carrie, (Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixton) and Charlotte (Kristen Davis) as being so out of touch with modern terms when it came to changing culture and gender norms.

Where did Candace Bushnell grow up?

Bushnell (b. Dec. 1, 1958) grew up in Glastonbury, Ct , and moved to New York City at age 19. She attended Rice University and New York University, and began her professional career at 19 when she wrote a children’s book for Simon & Schuster.

How old is Candace Bushnell?

63 years (December 1, 1958)