Chrishell Stause is 45 years old and was born on July 21, 1981, in Draffenville, Kentucky. The American actress, television personality and real estate agent began her career as Amanda Dillon on the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children (2005-2011), later starred as Jordan Ridgeway on Days of Our Lives (2013-2015, with returns through 2023), and has been a main cast member of the Netflix reality series Selling Sunset since 2019. She won the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Reality Star in 2022 and published her memoir, Under Construction, the same year.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Terrina Chrishell Stause |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Date of Birth | July 21, 1981 |
| Birthplace | Draffenville, Kentucky, United States |
| Education | Murray State University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress, real estate agent |
| Known For | All My Children; Days of Our Lives; Selling Sunset |
| Years Active | 2003-present |
Who Is Chrishell Stause?
Terrina Chrishell Stause (born July 21, 1981) is an American actress, television personality, and real estate agent. She began her career playing the role of Amanda Dillon in the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children (2005-2011). From 2013 to 2015, she starred as Jordan Ridgeway in the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives, and later returned to the soap on a recurring basis. For this role, Stause received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2020. In 2019, Stause began starring in the Netflix reality series Selling Sunset.
Stause is one of the most recognizable stars of the Selling Sunset cast, and her long soap opera career gave her a fan base that followed her into reality television. She won Best Reality Star at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards, competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2020, and in 2024 she joined the cast of the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Yasmine Shields.
Early Life & Background
Stause was born on July 21, 1981 in Draffenville, Kentucky. She attended Murray State University, from which she received her B.A. in theater in 2003. Her middle name Chrishell is a portmanteau word created based on the unusual circumstances of her birth. Many claim that her mother went into labor at a Shell station, and an attendant named Chris helped deliver the baby. However, in her book, Stause denies parts of this, mentioning that her mother had car troubles and pulled into a gas station. While waiting, she went into pre-labor and the attendant genuinely helped her to reach a hospital, where Stause was born.
Before knowing that she was pregnant, her mother broke up with Chrishell’s biological father, who was half Japanese and half Spanish. Jeff was her stepfather. Stause missed a full year of middle school because she was forced to live in a tent. At that time, Stause mentioned washing her hair in the river, using food stamps and hiding her life from classmates. Her parents struggled with addiction and mental health and for a period joined the Worldwide Church of God when she was 10 years old.
Career
In 2005, Stause was cast as Amanda Dillon in the ABC daytime soap opera, All My Children, a role she began on May 4, 2005, when the character returned to Pine Valley after a five-year absence. The soap was cancelled and ended on September 23, 2011. Following cancellation, Stause made her prime time debut in Body of Proof. She was a member of improvisational troupe The Groundlings in Los Angeles.
In April 2013, it was announced that Stause had joined the cast of NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Her character, Jordan Ridgeway, first appeared in Salem on August 15, 2013. On October 24, 2014, it was announced that Stause would be leaving the series in 2015. In 2018, it was announced that Stause was reprising the role and would begin airing in February 2019. The character exited on November 11, 2019, and Stause briefly reprised the role during guest appearances in 2020, 2021 and 2023. At the 47th Daytime Emmy Awards, Stause received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series.
In 2015, Stause guest-starred in the ABC prime time soapy drama series, Mistresses, and starred opposite Justin Hartley in the romantic comedy film, Another Time. From 2015 to 2016 she starred in the web-series, Youthful Daze. In April 2016, it was announced that Stause would be joining the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless as Bethany Bryant, debuting in late May. She last appeared on August 17, 2016. The following year she was cast in her first film leading role, in the thriller Eve of Abduction.
In addition to her acting career, Stause is also a real estate agent. Her work is showcased in Selling Sunset, a Netflix reality television show focused on The Oppenheim Group, a real estate brokerage dealing in luxury homes in L.A. In 2022 she received an MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Reality Star. In 2019, Stause played the lead in the thriller film Staged Killer for Lifetime. On September 2, 2020, Stause was announced as one of the celebrities competing on the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars. She was eliminated in the eighth week of competition, getting to eighth place. In 2023, Stause returned to Lifetime with the leading roles in A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story and You Are Not Supposed to Be Here. In May 2024, it was announced Stause had joined the cast of Australian soap opera Neighbours as Yasmine Shields, appearing in 16 episodes across 2024 and 2025. In 2025, she competed on season 3 of The Traitors, finishing in 11th place.
Stause was engaged to Matthew Morrison from December 9, 2006, to 2007. In January 2014, it was confirmed that Stause and Justin Hartley were dating and the couple announced their engagement in July 2016. The couple married in July 2017. In November 2019, Hartley filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalized on February 22, 2021. In May 2022, Stause confirmed a relationship with Australian musician Georgia Flipo, better known as G Flip. The couple started dating in March and secretly got married in Las Vegas in July of that same year. They did not share the news of their nuptials until May 2023. In July 2023, on their first anniversary, Chrishell and G Flip held another ceremony in Palm Springs. The couple announced their separation in October 2026. Both of Stause’s parents died from lung cancer between 2019 and 2020.
Facts About Chrishell Stause
- She played Amanda Dillon on All My Children for six years, from 2005 to 2011.
- She earned a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2020 for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for Days of Our Lives.
- She won Best Reality Star at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards for Selling Sunset.
- She finished in eighth place on season 29 of Dancing with the Stars in 2020.
- She joined the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Yasmine Shields in 2024, appearing in 16 episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chrishell Stause?
Chrishell Stause is 45 years old. She was born on July 21, 1981, in Draffenville, Kentucky.
What is Chrishell Stause known for?
Chrishell Stause is known for playing Amanda Dillon on All My Children, Jordan Ridgeway on Days of Our Lives, and for starring on the Netflix reality series Selling Sunset since 2019.
Did Chrishell Stause win a Daytime Emmy?
No. Chrishell Stause was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2020 for Days of Our Lives, but she did not win.
Who was Chrishell Stause married to?
Chrishell Stause was married to actor Justin Hartley from July 2017 until their divorce was finalized in February 2021. She later married musician G Flip in July 2022, and the couple announced their separation in October 2026.
What is Chrishell Stause’s book?
Chrishell Stause published her memoir, Under Construction, with Simon and Schuster on February 8, 2022.
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