Jessica Seinfeld - Early Life

Early Life

Sklar was born in Oyster Bay, New York and grew up in a middle class household in Burlington, Vermont. Her father, Karl, designs computer systems and databases in Burlington. Her mother, Ellen, is a coordinator of volunteer programs at the Vermont Department of Corrections. United States Senator Bernie Sanders was a neighbor when she was growing up in Burlington. She graduated from the University of Vermont, and worked in public relations for Golden Books Entertainment, as well as for Tommy Hilfiger.