Where is MTV VJ Karen Duffy now- from jet-setting host & George Clooney’s rumored girlfriend to rare disease survivor

KAREN Duffy is best known for being a VJ on MTV, but now being a survivor of a rare disease, fans are wondering where she is now.

From being George Clooney's rumored girlfriend to writing a book about her illness, Karen has captured the hearts of many.

Born in New York City on May 23, 1962, Karen is the daughter of Carol, a homemaker, and Phil Duffy, a developer.

She was raised catholic, but attended a public school in New Jersey.

Before enterting showbiz, Karen attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a degree in recreational therapy.

She didn't know that her life was about to dramatically change.

ENTERING SHOWBIZ

A few years after college, Karen started modeling and acting in TV commercials.

But her life, and fame, changed when she became the Video Jockey (VJ) for MTV in the early 1990s, under the name Duff.

During that time, the VJ had small roles in a number of films including Dumb and Dumber, Blank Check, Malcolm X, and more.

The actress has over 20 credits to her name, but has not starred in anything since 2009.

By 1995, she was working as correspondant for documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore for his shows, TV Nation and The Awful Truth.

Karen ventured into other aspects of her career in the '90s.

She became a "Charlie Girl" for Revlon and the face of Almay Cosmetics.