Patricia Krentcil tanned five days a week and almost lost her life – this is what “Tan Mom” looks like today

In 2012, Patricia Krentcil became famous when she faced charges of child endangerment. Many know her as “Tan Mom” due to her intense tanning salon habit, where she tanned five times a week.

She nearly lost her life to tanerexia, a condition where one can’t recognize their excessive tan. Patricia has since improved, though she still visits the tanning salon.

Over the past decade, “Tan Mom” has experienced a lot. This is her current appearance.

 

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Being overly focused on activities like eating, shopping, or binge-watching TV shows is generally unhealthy. All obsessions have impacts, some more harmful than others. If an obsession starts controlling your life, it’s wise to seek help from friends or professionals.

Patricia’s tanning habit led to her internet fame. She began tanning as a young woman, and it soon dominated her life. In 2012, she was in the news for allegedly bringing her daughter to a tanning booth, although she was never found guilty. Despite facing legal challenges, her approach to tanning is now healthier, but the effects are visible.

She started tanning regularly at 23, visiting a salon in Nutley, New Jersey, almost daily. She spent a lot on unlimited tanning.

Patricia became a viral sensation in 2012 not for tanning but for a controversy involving her daughter and a tanning booth, which led to police charges. However, she claimed the incident was a misunderstanding, asserting her daughter was burned outside, not in the tanning booth.

Media named her “Tan Mom” after the incident went viral. The case also highlighted tanorexia, where individuals don’t realize their excessive tanning.

Dr. Doris Day and other health experts criticized the idea of bringing children to tanning salons, comparing tanning to smoking in terms of skin damage. Dr. Joshua Zeichner noted the extreme nature of Patricia’s tanning.

Patricia faced up to 10 years in prison but was released on bail. She believed tanning was her personal choice, like getting nails done or smoking.

She was cleared of all charges in 2013 but faced public scrutiny. Patricia responded harshly to critics, stating they were jealous.

Despite the hardships, she moved to Florida for a new start. In 2014, Patricia wanted to use her fame to launch a movie and a tanning product line. She sought to capitalize on the attention she received.

In 2019, Patricia was critically ill with pneumonia but survived. Today, she’s healthier and continues to embrace her “Tan Mom” persona, tanning less frequently.

Patricia no longer dwells on past controversies and identifies as both “Tan Mom” and Patricia Marie, the mother.

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