Chrishell Stause

At A Glance

Chrishell Stause was born and raised Draffenville, Kentucky (population: 1,000). She attended Murray State University where she received her B.A. in Theatre. While attending college, she appeared in numerous plays such as Steel Magnolias and The Importance of Being Earnest. Just two years after college, she landed the role of Amanda Dillon on All My Children.

Chrishell has done a number of other projects including guest starring in primetime shows, movies, web series, and music videos. She also loves hosting. Most recently Chrishell co-hosted the dating show "You Rock, Let's Roll" for FUSE and is part of an elite group of celebrity spokesmodels for Proactiv Acne Solution.

Chrishell has been featured on the Daytime Emmys, The Rachael Ray Show, The View, The Insider, Entertainment Tonight, On the Red Carpet, Soap Talk, Extra, AXS TV, and the TV Guide Channel.

In her spare time, Chrishell is very active in her charity work. Having experienced being homeless at times growing up, she is passionate about raising money and volunteering at Upward Bound House. It is an organization committed to eliminating homelessness among families with children by providing housing, supportive services and advocacy. For more information, please visit www.upwardboundhouse.org.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Young and the Restless
Bethany Bryant
May 25, 2016 to August 17, 2016

Days of our Lives
Jordan Ridgeway
August 16, 2013 to March 9, 2015; February 5, 2019 to Present

All My Children
Amanda Dillon
May 4, 2005 to September 23, 2011

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Guest Performer (2020; for Days of our Lives)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2010, 2011)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2008)

Soap Central Dankies Winner, Most Attractive Female Star (2009; for All My Children)

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Draffenville, Kentucky

DATE OF BIRTH: July 21, 1981

MARITAL STATUS: Married to Justin Hartley (October 2017 to Present)

News Archives

News Archive: Stause planning to exit AMC this summer. [May 4, 2009]

News Archive: Chrishell Stause extends her contract with AMC. [May 25, 2009]

News Archive: ABC allows Stause to remain on a recurring basis. [Dec 8, 2009]

News Archive: LISTEN NOW: Chrishell Stause discusses time on AMC, Ricky Paull Goldin on Soap Central Live [Apr 23, 2010]

News Archive: Stause, Haley Pullos to co-host Soap Central Daytime Emmy coverage. [Jun 15, 2012]

News Archive: VIDEO: Chrishell Stause interviews Susan Lucci at the 2012 Daytime Emmys. [Jun 23, 2012]

News Archive: VIDEO: Chrishell Stause interviews Lisa LoCicero at the 2012 Daytime Emmys. [Jun 23, 2012]

News Archive: VIDEO: Chrishell Stause interviews Scott Clifton and Kim Matula at the 2012 Daytime Emmys. [Jun 23, 2012]

News Archive: VIDEO: Chrishell Stause interviews Melody Thomas Scott at the 2012 Daytime Emmys. [Jun 23, 2012]

News Archive: VIDEO: Chrishell Stause interviews Melissa Claire Egan at the 2012 Daytime Emmys. [Jun 23, 2012]

News Archive: Chrishell Stause co-hosts soapcentral.com's 18th anniversary bash. [Mar 22, 2013]

News Archive: Stause hired for newly created role on DAYS. [Apr 18, 2013]

News Archive: Gatschet, Stause, and Egan are a little 'Misguided' [Feb, 19 2015]

News Archive: Chrishell Stause set to hit Y&R as "wild child" character [Apr 20, 2016]

News Archive: Chrishell Stause reveals when Y&R fans will see wild child Bethany make more trouble in Genoa City [Jul 5, 2016]

News Archive: Y&R's Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause are engaged [Aug 1, 2016]

News Archive: FIRST LOOK: Y&R's Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause new film Another Time [Sep 9, 2016]

News Archive: SNACK ATTACK: Daytime stars share their favorite treats [Dec 20, 2016]

News Archive: Y&R's Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause ready to "seal the deal" with super glam wedding [Aug 10, 2017]

News Archive: Ta-dah! Justin Hartley and Chrishell Stause are married [Oct 29, 2017]

News Archive: Chrishell Hartley returns to Days of our Lives [Aug 1, 2018]

News Archive: DAYS' Chrishell Hartley jets off to film "fun" new projects [Aug 31, 2018]

News Archive: No shame: Soap stars take pride in their non-acting jobs, defend Geoffrey Owens after he is job-shamed [Sep 3, 2018]

News Archive: DAYS' Chrishell Hartley receives big honor, also embarks on brave Alaskan adventure with hubby Justin [Nov 5, 2018]

News Archive: Airdate revealed for Chrishell Hartley's return as DAYS' Jordan [Nov 13, 2018]

News Archive: Chrishell Hartley opens up about her DAYS return [Feb 9, 2019]

News Archive: Watch Days of our Lives star Chrishell Hartley Selling Sunset on Netflix [Mar 9, 2019]

News Archive: Chrishell Hartley confirms return to Days of our Lives [Jul 15, 2019]

News Archive: Netflix renews Chrishell Stause series Selling Sunset [Apr 22, 2019]

News Archive: WATCH: NATAS releases highlights from the Outstanding Guest Performer reels [Jun 15, 2020]

News Archive: Chrishell Stause on All My Children memories, the "explosion" of Selling Sunset [Jun 17, 2020]

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