Kathryn Edwards

Kathryn Edwards
Born Kathryn Eickstaedt
(1964-10-16) October 16, 1964
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Residence Brentwood, Los Angeles, U.S.
Rancho Santa Fe, California, U.S.
Education South Milwaukee High School
Occupation Model and television personality
Years active 1982-present
Known for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Spouse(s) Marcus Allen (m. 1993–2001)
Donnie Edwards (m. 2001-)

Kathryn Edwards (née Eickstaedt; born October 16, 1964) is an American television personality who is most known for appearing on the Bravo reality television show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in its sixth season in 2016.[1][2]

Life and career

1964–85

Edwards was born and raised in Wisconsin, the daughter of Nancy (now Knickelbine) and Gerald H. Eickstaedt (1938-1978).[3] In January 1978, when Edwards was thirteen years of age, her father commit suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Edwards' father suffered with depression and struggled with an addiction involving drugs and alcohol,[4] despite attending the Hazelden treatment center twice. After his death, Edwards made it her job to take care of her family.[5]

Shortly after graduating from South Milwaukee High School in 1982,[6] Edwards moved to Paris after being signed to Elite Model Management.[7] Edwards went on to have a successful career as a model, appearing on several magazine covers as well as appearing in Nike’s first Just Do It campaign.[8] Edwards also dabbled in acting by appearing on Married... with Children, in the episode Dead Men Don't Do Aerobics.[9]

1986-2014

In 1986, Edwards moved Los Angeles where she met NFL superstar Marcus Allen.[10] During their engagement, Edwards and Allen were mentioned in Faye Resnick's book, Nicole Brown Simpson: The Private Diary of a Life Interrupted, which was published during Simpson's murder trial. Resnick claimed Nicole Brown Simpson was having an affair with Allen and Edwards was aware of Allen's womanizing ways and if she knew of the affair she would have to call of the wedding.[11] The couple were asked to testify in the trial but fought the subpoena as they wanted to stay out of it.[12] Despite the allegations, the pair married and the ceremony was held at O. J. Simpson's Rockingham estate.[13] In 2001, after eight years the couple divorced.[14][15]

In 2001, Edwards married another NFL superstar, Donnie Edwards.[16][17] Edwards and her husband live happily in Brentwood where they involve themselves in many charity and organizations[18][19][20] such as The Greatest Generations Foundation, which is a non-profit dedicated to supporting America's war veterans. The pair often like to travel[21] and spend time in Donnie's hometown of San Diego, where they own their second home.[22][23] In 2013, Edwards helped chef and business owner, Jeffrey Strauss, with the interior design of his Sen Diego home.[24]

2015–present

In 2015, it was announced that Edwards would be joining the main cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in the sixth season and later went on to make her debut in the eighth episode, as an old friend to Lisa Rinna.[25][26][27] During the season Edwards confronted Resnick on her previous allegations in her book[28][29][30] and bonded with cast member, Lisa Vanderpump.[31] Also during the series, Edwards revealed she is completely deaf in her right ear and later got a hearing-aid, The Phonak CROS.[32]

On February 23, 2016, Edwards appeared on Watch What Happens Live alongside Debra Messing.[33][34][35] Shortly after the conclusion of the sixth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, in July 2016, Edwards announced her departure from the series after one season.[36][37] Prior to the conclulsion of the season, in January 2016, Edwards' 21 year-old nephew Cooper Eickstaedt, son to her brother Jeff[38][39] passed away due to a drug over-dose.[40][41]

References

  1. ↑ "The Newest Housewife Has Arrived". Bravo. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Get a Closer Look at the #RHOBH Season 6 'Wives". Bravo. November 5, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Cooper "Coop" Eickstaedt Obituary". Kenosha News. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  4. ↑ "State v. Dorcey". Justia US Law. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  5. ↑ Edwards, Kathryn (February 16, 2016). "Kathryn Edwards: I Felt Like I Had to Stand up for Kim". Bravo. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Alumni and Classmates from South Milwaukee High School Wisconsin". Alumni Class. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  7. ↑ Lo, Christine (November 6, 2015). "Who is new Beverly Hills Real Housewife Kathryn Edwards?". Ok! Here's The Situation. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Kathryn Edwards". Bravo. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  9. ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Kathryn Edwards". Bravo. The Daily Dish. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Erika Girardi and Kathryn Edwards Join The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills". Broadway World. November 5, 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Segura, Megan (January 26, 2016). "A Deep Dive into the Kathryn vs. Faye Feud". Bravo. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  12. ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (February 24, 2016). "Does Kathryn Edwards Think O.J. Simpson Did It?". Bravo. The Daily Dish. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  13. ↑ Spargo, Chris (June 16, 2016). "Nicole Brown Simpson DID have affair with OJ's best friend Marcus Allen and detailed it in her diary - and Simpson 'threatened to kill his wife if she saw him again one month before her death'". Daily Mail. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Bravo Media Blings Back an All New Season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Premiering Tuesday, December 1 at 9PM ET/PT". The Futon Critic. November 5, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  15. ↑ Weigle, Lauren (January 19, 2016). "Kathryn 'Kate' Edwards on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'". Heavy. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Kathryn Edwards Net Worth". Celebrity Net Worth. November 6, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  17. ↑ Harnick, Chris. "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Trailer Is Full of Drama, Butt Waxing, Familiar Faces and Tears". E Online. E News!. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Fourth Annual SEAL–NSW Family Foundation Event at Del Mar Country Club Raises Over $1 Million". SEAL - NSW Family Foundation. May 30, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  19. ↑ Beeson, Julia (October 23, 2006). "Seen in San Diefo". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Local Famous Faces 4 Alzheimer's". Alzheimers San Diego. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  21. ↑ Hill, Christina (August 31, 2016). "Officine Panerai". Giving Back Magazine. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  22. ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (November 5, 2015). "Meet the New Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Cast Members". Bravo. The Daily Dish. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  23. ↑ Bell, Diane (May 20, 2016). "Oracle founder, girlfriend help rescue rhinos". The San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  24. ↑ Andrea, Naversen (January 31, 2013). "At Home With Jeffrey Strauss". Ranch & Coast. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Ep 8: Going Deep". Bravo. NBCUniversal. January 18, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  26. ↑ "The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Cast List". Lifetime TV. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  27. ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (November 5, 2015). "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Welcomes Two New 'Wives: Get a First Look at Season 6". Bravo. The Daily Dish. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  28. ↑ Carlson, Adam (January 26, 2016). "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Kathryn Edwards Confronts Faye Resnick for Alleging Her Ex Cheated With Nicole Brown Simpson". People. People TV Watch. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  29. ↑ Lee, Esther (January 27, 2016). "Kathryn Edwards Confronts Faye Resnick for 'Capitalizing' on Nicole Brown Simpson's Death: How Kris Jenner Fits Into the Picture". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Kathryn Edwards Confronts Faye Resnick". Bravo. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  31. ↑ Hendrix, Jaclyn (July 7, 2016). "Kathryn Edwards on being a 'Real Housewives' newbie". Page Six. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  32. ↑ Edwards, Kathryn (March 17, 2016). "Kathryn Edwards: I Had No Idea I Was Missing So Much". Bravo. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Kathryn Edwards & Debra Messing". Bravo. February 23, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  34. ↑ Ellisa, Imani (February 16, 2016). ""Watch What Happens Live" Listings 2/21-2/25". NBC Universal Madia Village. Bravo Media. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  35. ↑ "Season 13, Episode 38 Watch What Happens: Live". TV Guide. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  36. ↑ "'Kathryn Edwards Will Not Be Returning to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills". People. July 7, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  37. ↑ "Kathryn Edwards Is Leaving 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'". Extra TV. July 8, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  38. ↑ "Cooper G. Eickstaedt Obituary". Obitree. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  39. ↑ "Book of Memories". Proko Funeral Home. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  40. ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (February 3, 2016). "Kathryn Edwards Gets Support from Lisa Rinna Following Her Nephew's Passing". Bravo. The Daily Dish. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  41. ↑ Edwards, Kathryn (February 3, 2016). "Kathryn: I'm Sorry if Kyle Doesn't Understand My Feelings". Bravo. Retrieved September 12, 2016.

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