Wendy Kaufman facts for kids
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Wendy Kaufman
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Wendy Kaufman is an American television personality. She became famous as "Wendy, the Snapple Lady." She was the friendly face and voice for the popular drink company, Snapple. Wendy also appeared on the TV show Celebrity Fit Club twice.
Early Life and School
Wendy Kaufman was born in a town called North Woodmere, New York. Her mother stayed at home, and her father owned a company that made steel. Wendy grew up in North Woodmere.
She went to Lawrence High School. After high school, she studied at Syracuse University. She graduated in 1980 with degrees in film and sociology.
The Snapple Lady
Before she became famous, Wendy worked at Snapple's main office in Long Island. In her free time, she loved to write back to fans who sent letters to Snapple.
Snapple's new advertising company, Kirshenbaum and Bond, had a great idea. They thought Wendy would be perfect to star in their ads. They showed pictures of popular people like Oprah and Roseanne Barr to convince Snapple's founders. These stars were well-liked, and Wendy had a similar friendly appeal.
The ads showed Wendy reading and answering letters from Snapple customers. People loved her honest and cheerful style. These "Snapple Lady" ads helped Snapple's sales go way up! Wendy appeared in many ads. She also visited fairs, schools, and TV shows. She even helped at charity events.
In 1994, a big company called Quaker Oats Company bought Snapple. They decided to stop using Wendy in the ads. After she left, Snapple's sales dropped a lot. Later, Snapple was sold again to new owners, Triarc Companies. They quickly brought Wendy back as the spokesperson. Wendy continued to work for Snapple until 2008.
What Wendy Did Next
After leaving Snapple, Wendy continued to appear on television. In 2005, she was on Celebrity Fit Club for two seasons. This show helped famous people get fit.
In 2016, Wendy was featured on an episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?. This show catches up with people who were once in the public eye.
