Stella Stevens (1938-2023) was an American actress known for her work in film and television. A sex symbol of the 1960s, she starred in movies like "Girls! Girls! Girls!" with Elvis Presley and "The Nutty Professor" with Jerry Lewis. Later in her career, she transitioned to television, appearing in series such as "Flamingo Road" and "Santa Barbara." She was the mother of actor Andrew Stevens.
October 1, 1938: Stella Stevens' Birth
On October 1, 1938, Estelle Caro Eggleston, later known as Stella Stevens, was born.
December 3, 1954: Marriage to Noble Herman Stephens
On December 3, 1954, at the age of 16, Stella Stevens married electrician Noble Herman Stephens in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
1954: Married Noble Herman Stephens
In 1954, Stella Stevens married Noble Herman Stephens.
June 10, 1955: Birth of Son, Andrew Stevens
On June 10, 1955, Stella Stevens and Noble Herman Stephens' only child, Herman Andrew Stephens (later Andrew Stevens), was born in Memphis.
1955: High School Graduation
In 1955, Stella Stevens graduated from high school at the Memphis Evening School at Memphis Technical High School.
1957: Divorced Noble Herman Stephens
In 1957, Stella Stevens divorced Noble Herman Stephens and left her son in the custody of her parents.
1957: Divorce from Noble Herman Stephens
In 1957, Stella Stevens divorced Noble Herman Stephens.
1958: Contract with 20th Century-Fox
In 1958, Stella Stevens signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox.
1959: Acting Career Start
In 1959, Stella Stevens began her acting career in the film Say One for Me.
1959: Film Debut in Say One for Me
In 1959, Stella Stevens made her film debut in Say One for Me.
January 1960: Playboy Playmate of the Month
In January 1960, Stella Stevens was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month.
January 1960: Playmate of the Month
In January 1960, Stella Stevens was named Playmate of the Month for Playboy.
1960: Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Bonanza
In 1960, Stella Stevens appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Bonanza.
1960: Golden Globe Award
In 1960, Stella Stevens won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress for her performance in Say One for Me.
1961: General Electric Theater
In 1961, Stella Stevens appeared in General Electric Theater.
1961: Too Late Blues
In 1961, Stella Stevens starred opposite Bobby Darin in John Cassavetes' Too Late Blues.
1962: Girls! Girls! Girls!
In 1962, Stella Stevens starred in the film Girls! Girls! Girls!.
1962: Girls! Girls! Girls!
In 1962, Stella Stevens starred opposite Elvis Presley in Girls! Girls! Girls!.
1963: Successful Comedy Films
In 1963, Stella Stevens appeared in The Nutty Professor and The Courtship of Eddie's Father.
1963: The Nutty Professor
In 1963, Stella Stevens starred in the film The Nutty Professor.
1963: Contract with Paramount Pictures Ended
In 1963, Stella Stevens' contract with Paramount Pictures ended.
1964: Contract with Columbia Pictures
In 1964, Stella Stevens signed a four-year contract with Columbia Pictures.
1965: Appearances in Synanon and The Secret of My Success
In 1965, Stella Stevens appeared in the films Synanon and The Secret of My Success.
1965: Playboy Pictorial
In 1965, Stella Stevens was featured in Playboy pictorials.
1966: The Silencers
In 1966, Stella Stevens starred as a government agent opposite Dean Martin in The Silencers.
1968: How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
In 1968, Stella Stevens starred in the film How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life.
1968: Playboy Pictorial
In 1968, Stella Stevens was featured in Playboy pictorials.
1968: Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
In 1968, Stella Stevens' last film for Columbia was Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows.
1970: The Ballad of Cable Hogue
In 1970, Stella Stevens starred opposite Jason Robards in Sam Peckinpah's The Ballad of Cable Hogue, receiving positive reviews.
1972: Slaughter and The Poseidon Adventure
In 1972, Stella Stevens co-starred in the films Slaughter and The Poseidon Adventure.
1972: The Poseidon Adventure
In 1972, Stella Stevens starred in the film The Poseidon Adventure.
1974: Sued Playboy and Hugh Hefner
In 1974, Stella Stevens sued Playboy and Hugh Hefner for $7 million.
1975: Police Story and Wonder Woman
In 1975, Stella Stevens appeared in Police Story and the pilot film for Wonder Woman.
1976: Purchased Ranch in Methow Valley
In late 1976, Stella Stevens purchased a ranch in Methow Valley near Carlton, Washington.
1977: The Love Boat
In 1977, Stella Stevens appeared in The Love Boat pilot film.
1979: Hart to Hart and The Oregon Trail
In 1979, Stella Stevens appeared in the pilot film for Hart to Hart and in The Oregon Trail with her son Andrew Stevens.
1979: Produced and Directed The American Heroine
In 1979, Stella Stevens produced and directed The American Heroine.
1981: Flamingo Road
From 1981, Stella Stevens appeared in 34 episodes of Flamingo Road.
1983: Newhart, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island
In 1983, Stella Stevens appeared in Newhart, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island.
1983: Began Relationship with Bob Kulick
In 1983, Stella Stevens began a long-term relationship with rock guitarist Bob Kulick.
1984: Highway to Heaven and Night Court
In 1984, Stella Stevens appeared in Highway to Heaven and Night Court.
1985: Murder, She Wrote
In 1985, Stella Stevens appeared in Murder, She Wrote.
1986: Monster in the Closet
In 1986, Stella Stevens appeared in Monster in the Closet.
1987: Father Dowling Mysteries
In 1987, Stella Stevens appeared in Father Dowling Mysteries.
1988: Commented on Flamingo Road role
In 1988, Stella Stevens commented on her role as a madam in Flamingo Road.
1989: Santa Barbara
From 1989, Stella Stevens had a role on Santa Barbara.
1989: Directed The Ranch
In 1989, Stella Stevens directed the feature film The Ranch.
1990: Santa Barbara
In 1990, Stella Stevens had a role on Santa Barbara as Phyllis Blake.
1995: Highlander: The Series
In 1995, Stella Stevens appeared in Highlander: The Series.
1996: Silk Stalkings, General Hospital, and In Cold Blood
In 1996, Stella Stevens appeared in Silk Stalkings, General Hospital, and In Cold Blood.
1999: General Hospital
In 1999, Stella Stevens appeared in General Hospital.
1999: Co-Wrote Razzle Dazzle
In 1999, Stella Stevens co-wrote a novel, Razzle Dazzle.
March 2016: Moved to Alzheimer's Care Facility
In March 2016, Stella Stevens moved to a long-term Alzheimer's care facility in Los Angeles.
May 28, 2020: Death of Bob Kulick
On May 28, 2020, Bob Kulick, Stella Stevens' long-term partner, passed away.
February 17, 2023: Stella Stevens' Death
On February 17, 2023, Stella Stevens passed away.