Rene Carpenter (first name rhymes with “seen”) was a television host and columnist who first came to public attention as the wife of Mercury 7 astronaut M.
Scott Carpenter. She and the other six wives have been described by “The Astronaut Wives Club” author Lily Koppel as “America’s first reality stars.” They were expected to embody the ideal mid-century American homemaker, raising children and supporting their husbands at all times, while also appearing glamorous during media events and public speaking engagements.Carpenter’s physical appearance was often the focus of media attention.
She was described as a “platinum blonde,” “prom queen,” and “a dish.” She joked that her stock answer to all questions was that she was “proud, thrilled,.
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