Chrishell Stause

Chrishell Stause: biography

Terrina Chrishell Stause is an American actress best known for her role as Amanda Dillon on the daytime soap opera "All My Children," which she played from 2005 to 2011. She also starred as Jordan Ridgeway on the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives" from 2013 to 2015.

Childhood and youth

Chrishell Stause was born on July 21, 1981, in Draffenville, Kentucky, USA. She was raised in a modest family and grew up with two sisters. Her parents divorced when she was just a child, and her mother remarried when she was 8 years old. She has described her childhood as challenging and has spoken openly about the financial struggles her family faced.

Stause attended Murray State University in Kentucky, where she studied theater. She also participated in several theater productions during her time there. After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

Movie career

Chrishell Stause began her acting career on the daytime soap opera "All My Children" in 2005, where she played the character of Amanda Dillon for six years. After the show ended in 2011, Stause went on to join the cast of the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives" as Jordan Ridgeway from 2013 to 2015.

In addition to her work on soap operas, Stause has also appeared in a few feature films. She made her film debut in the 2008 horror movie "Scaring the Fish," where she played the role of Shelly. The film was directed by Bill Kiely and also starred Tom Schanley and Molly Schaffer.

In 2010, Stause had a small role in the comedy-drama movie "I Think I Love My Wife," directed by Chris Rock. The movie starred Rock, Kerry Washington, and Gina Torres.

In 2016, Stause appeared in the independent drama movie "Eve of Abduction," where she played the role of Detective Alvarez. The film was directed by Ben Demaree and also starred Catherine Annette and Marilyn Bass.

Stause's most recent film role was in the 2017 comedy-drama "The Crimson Line," directed by Glenn Withrow. In the movie, she played the role of Lulu, alongside actors like Keith David and Vernon Wells.

While Stause's film career may not be as extensive as her work on television, she has shown versatility as an actress in the few movies she has appeared in. Her experience on soap operas has also helped her develop skills that have proved useful in other acting opportunities. In addition to her work in film and television, Stause has also taken part in stage productions and has been involved in several charity organizations.

Personal life

Chrishell Stause has had a somewhat tumultuous personal life in recent years. In November 2019, she married actor Justin Hartley, known for his roles on shows like "This Is Us" and "Smallville." However, in November 2020, Hartley filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

The divorce was highly publicized and played out on the third season of Stause's Netflix reality show, "Selling Sunset." Stause spoke candidly about the difficulties of the divorce and the impact it had on her personal life and career. She has also been open about the challenges of dating in the public eye.

Prior to her marriage to Hartley, Stause was engaged to actor Matthew Morrison, known for his role on the television show "Glee." The couple dated for two years before ending their relationship in 2007.

In December 2020 it became known that she was dating Keo Motsepe, a dancer from Dancing with the Stars; they broke up in February 2021.

In May 2022 Stause officially confirmed her relationship with Australian musician G Flip. They got married in May 2023.

Stause has also been involved in several charity organizations, including the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She has used her platform on "Selling Sunset" to raise awareness for these organizations and to promote various causes.

Filmography

• "All My Children" (2005-2011)
• "Scaring the Fish" (2008)
• "The Crimson Mask" (2008)
• "Body of Proof" (2011)
• "Days of Our Lives" (2013-2015, 2019-2021)
• "Youthful Daze" (2014-present)
• "Mistresses" (2015)
• "The Young and the Restless" (2016)
• "Selling Sunset" (2019-present)
• "Dancing with the Stars" (2020)
• "Bling Empire" (2022)
• "A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story" (2023)