Early Life and Education of Chrishell Stause: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 31, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Chrishell Stause. A timeline of key moments.

Chrishell Stause is an American actress, television personality, and real estate agent. She's known for her roles as Amanda Dillon in 'All My Children' (2005-2011) and Jordan Ridgeway in 'Days of Our Lives' (2013-2015, recurring), earning a Daytime Emmy nomination for the latter in 2020. Stause gained further recognition as a star of the Netflix reality series 'Selling Sunset' since 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

July 21, 1981: Chrishell Stause born

On July 21, 1981, Terrina Chrishell Stause was born. She is an American actress, television personality, and real estate agent.

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2003: Received B.A. in theater

In 2003, Chrishell Stause graduated from Murray State University with a B.A. in theater.

December 9, 2006: Engagement to Matthew Morrison

On December 9, 2006, Chrishell Stause got engaged to Matthew Morrison.

2007: End of engagement to Matthew Morrison

In 2007, Chrishell Stause and Matthew Morrison ended their engagement.

January 2014: Confirmed dating Justin Hartley

In January 2014, it was confirmed that Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley were dating.

July 2016: Engagement announced with Justin Hartley

In July 2016, Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley announced their engagement.

July 2017: Married Justin Hartley

In July 2017, Chrishell Stause and Justin Hartley got married.

November 2019: Hartley files for divorce

In November 2019, Justin Hartley filed for divorce from Chrishell Stause, citing irreconcilable differences, allegedly informing her by text shortly before the news broke.

December 2019: Filed for dissolution of marriage

In December 2019, Chrishell Stause filed for dissolution of marriage with Justin Hartley, disagreeing with his listed separation date.

2019: Death of Parent

In 2019, one of Chrishell Stause's parents died from lung cancer.

December 2020: Started dating Keo Motsepe

In December 2020, Chrishell Stause began dating Dancing with the Stars dancer Keo Motsepe.

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February 2021: Ended relationship with Keo Motsepe

In February 2021, Chrishell Stause ended her relationship with Keo Motsepe.

February 22, 2021: Divorce finalized from Justin Hartley

On February 22, 2021, Chrishell Stause's divorce from Justin Hartley was finalized.

July 2021: Announced relationship with Jason Oppenheim

In July 2021, Chrishell Stause announced via Instagram that she had begun a romantic relationship with her Selling Sunset co-star and boss Jason Oppenheim.

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