Kimberly Stewart

Alana Kimberly Stewart (born August 20, 1979) is an American socialite, television personality, model, and fashion designer. She is the daughter of singer Sir Rod Stewart and actress and model Alana Stewart.

Not to be confused with Kimberly Steward.
Kimberly Stewart
Born
Alana Kimberly Stewart

(1979-08-20) August 20, 1979
Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationModel, Actress, Fashion Designer
Children1
Parent(s)Sir Rod Stewart
Alana Stewart
RelativesSean Stewart (brother)
Ashley Hamilton (maternal half-brother)
Modeling information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
AgencyStorm Model Management

Early life

Stewart was born on August 20, 1979, in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California.[1] She is the second of Sir Rod Stewart′s eight children and second of Alana Stewart′s three children. After graduating from Buckley school in Sherman Oaks, California, she spent several years studying acting with coaches Janet Alhanti and Ivana Chubbuck.[2][3] Stewart studied in London with theatre coaches Barbara Houseman (Central School of Speech and Drama/Royal Shakespeare Company coach) and Penny Dyer (Rada and Central School of Speech & Drama coach) and with singing coach Mark Meylan, who works with The Royal National Theatre.[2][3]

She is close with both her parents, and also George Hamilton; the father of her older half-brother Ashley Hamilton. She and her brother Sean both consider George to be their stepfather due to his close friendship with their mother.

Career

Acting

Stewart has worked as an actress[4] and brand ambassador.[2] Stewart's American television work includes a leading role in Going to California, written by Scott Rosenberg and directed by Ted Demme,[2] and appearing in one episode of Judd Apatow's series, "Undeclared."[2] Stewart′s first film was James Toback′s Black and White, which also starred Robert Downey, Jr. and Jared Leto.[2] In 2011 Stewart starred in the movie Homecoming, written and directed by Sean Hackett.[2]

Fashion

Stewart has appeared on the covers for Tatler and German Vanity Fair, which Bryan Adams shot;[2] and she has worked with fashion companies including Tommy Hilfiger,[5] American Vogue,[2] L’uomo Vogue,[2] Elle,[2] Italian Vogue,[2] Vanity Fair,[2] MaxMara,[2] Richard Tyler,[5] Catherine Malandrino,[5] underwear line Ultimo, Tatler,[2] InStyle,[2] House of Field,[5] and Chrome Hearts.[2]

She realized an early ambition, at age 19, when she launched her own fashion collection - “Pinky Starfish.”[2] Known for its dresses made from French vintage fabrics,[2] the range was sold in Tracey Ross, Lisa Kline and Barney’s.[2] She started her own clothing label, but it floundered.

Modeling

On September 9, 2008 the Atlanta-based band, "Elevation", released the music video for its single, “Razoreyes", starring Stewart, marking a first in her career.[6][7]

Stewart posed nude in 2008 in the British society magazine Tatler, along with Peaches Geldof, daughter of the Boomtown Rats′ Bob Geldof, and Leah Wood, daughter of the Rolling Stones′ Ronnie Wood.[8] The photographer was Canadian rocker and photographer Bryan Adams. Stewart had previously posed nude with a crucifix in Italian Vogue.

Personal life

In 2005, Stewart became engaged to one of the stars of the MTV reality show Laguna Beach, Talan Torriero, after knowing him just a few weeks.[9] At the time, he was 19 and she was 26.[9] The couple called off their engagement less than two weeks after announcing it.[10]

On April 11, 2011, Benicio del Toro's publicist announced that Stewart was pregnant with their child.[11][12] Stewart gave birth to a daughter, Delilah Genoveva Stewart on August 21, 2011. It was reported that del Toro and Stewart never dated.[13][14] Delilah is Rod Stewart's first grandchild.[11]

Filmography
Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2011 Homecoming Jane
2012 Lost Lake Kim
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2001 Going to California Claire Episode: "Pilot"
2002 Undeclared Amanda Haythe Episode: "Parents' Weekend"
2007 Living with... Kimberly Stewart Herself 6 episodes; Also producer
2010 Hercule Poirot Doris Episode: "Three Act Tragedy"
2015 Stewarts & Hamiltons Herself 8 episodes
Music videos
YearMusic VideoArtist
2008 "Razoreyes" Elevation

References
  1. "Kimberly Stewart Biography". Star Pulse. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
  2. "Kimberly Stewart". Storm Modeling Agency. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. "Kimberly Stewart: Biography". TMZ. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
  4. Hosmer, Sally (August 15, 2009). "Kimberly Stewart: Daddy thinks I'd make a great actress". Now. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  5. "Celebs: Kimberly Stewart". Ask Men. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  6. ELEVATION | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's
  7. Elevation - Razoreyes (feat. Kimberly Stewart) - YouTube
  8. Eisinger, Amy (December 2, 2008). "Kimberly Stewart, Peaches Geldof, Leah Wood bare all for Tatler". Daily News. New York. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  9. "Kimberly Stewart to wed 'Laguna Beach' star". msnbc.com. Associated Press. November 17, 2005. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
  10. "For The Record: Quick News On Talan Torriero And Kimberly Stewart". MTV. November 28, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
  11. Rainbird, Ashley (April 12, 2011). "Rod Stewart to become a grandfather as it is revealed Kimberly Stewart is pregnant with Benecio Del Toro's baby". Daily Mirror. London. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  12. "Rep Confirms to Life & Style: Kimberly Stewart Pregnant with Benicio Del Toro's Baby", Life & Style, April 11, 2011
  13. Garvey, Marianne (September 19, 2011). "Benicio Del Toro & Kim Stewart Newborn's Future Secured". E! News. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  14. "Kimberly Stewart Gives Birth to Baby Girl!". Us Weekly. August 21, 2011. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
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