Who Is Amber Stevens West? – Amber Stevens West is a well-known American film and television actress who came to prominence after portraying Whitney Green on Starz’s comedy TV series Run the World which is all set to return back on the screen with its season two on May 26, 2023. In addition to TV appearances, the star landed small roles in several big-budget films including The Amazing Spider-Man and 22 Jump Street. On the personal side, She tied the knot with Andrew James West on December 5, 2014, after dating for a couple of years. They have two daughters named Ava Laverne and Winona Marie. Here’s everything you need to know about Hollywood’s top-rated star Amber Stevens West.
Early Life & Education – Amber Dawn Stevens was born on October 7, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her father Shadoe Stevens is a radio host and television personality and her mother Beverly Cunningham is a former model. She grew up with her siblings: a younger sister Chyna and an older paternal half-brother Brad Ingstad in LA. She went to a public school named Beverly Hills High School located in Beverly Hills, California.
Career – Prior to making her acting debut, she appeared in several TV commercials including Old Navy, Logitech, Neutrogena, and Verizon. She then commenced her television career after playing a small role in the American sitcom Complete Savages. She was seen in an episode titled Teen Things I Hate About You in the series. That same year, she guest-starred in the American popular soap opera series The Bold and the Beautiful, which is also referred to as B&B.
In 2006, she guest-starred in TV series like The Hills and Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition. In the same year, she was cast in the action film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, which marked her debut film where she played the role of a cheerleader. Her next role was as Emily Wilson/Tanya in Anthony E. Zuiker’s crime drama TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Amber had played numerous small roles which were not enough to establish herself in the entertainment industry. In 2007, she finally got her career’s first breakthrough role after being cast in the American comedy-drama Greek. The TV series featured her in the main role alongside Jacob Zachar, Spencer Grammer, Scott Michael Foster, and Jake McDorman. Her performance as Ashleigh Howard was appreciated by critics and the audience which indeed, made her an overnight star. The series was aired from 2007 to 2011. And, she appeared in a couple of films The Beast, Fired Up!, and Nothing for Something in the meantime.
Over the years, she went on to make episode appearances in TV series such as Grey’s Anatomy, Friends with Benefits, How I Met Your Mother, Baby Daddy, Ben and Kate, New Girl, and Your Family or Mine. She had been cast in a recurring role in the American crime drama Criminals Minds. Amber has appeared in a dozen of projects but her best-known roles include Maxine in The Carmichael Show (2015-2017), Annie in Ghosted (2017-2018), and Claire Davis in Happy Together (2018-2019).
Amber Stevens West Height Weight Body Stats Biography Facts
Amber Stevens West Personal Details
- Birth Name : Amber Dawn Stevens
- Nick Name : Amber
- Birthday : October 7, 1986
- Age : 36
- Birthplace : Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality : American
- Religion : Not Known
- Build : Average
- Occupation : Actress
- Ethnicity : Mixed (White & Black)
- Zodiac Sign : Libra
- Sexuality : Straight
- Eye Color : Dark Brown
- Hair Color : Dark Brown
Amber Stevens West Family
- Father : Shadoe Stevens (Radio Announcer & Television Personality)
- Mother : Beverly Cunningham (Former Model)
- Siblings : Chyna Rose Stevens (Older Sister – Makeup Artist)
- Spouse : Andrew J. West
- Children : Ava Laverne (b. October 7, 2018), Winona Marie West (b. August 2021)
Amber Stevens West Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.75 m (175 cm)
- Height in Feet : 5 Feet 9 Inches
- Weight in Kg : 60 kg
- Weight in lbs : 132 lbs
- Body Measurement : 35-24-36 Inches
- Cup Size : C
- Shoe Size : 8 (US), 40 (EU), 6.5 (UK), 250 (J)
- Dress Size :4 (US), 36 (EU)
Amber Stevens West Dating History
Andrew J. West (2009-Present) – Amber Stevens and actor Andrew J. West started dating in December 2009. After dating for almost five years, the duo got married on December 5, 2014. The couple is blessed with two daughters.
Amber Stevens West Distinctive Features
- Her Beautiful Smile
- Pointed Chin
Amber Stevens West Facts
- She was in seventh grade when she started modelling professionally.
- She is a huge fan of Beyoncé.
- Her younger sister is a makeup artist.
- Amber and actress Holland Roden share the same date of birth.
- She co-starred in Run the World alongside Crobin Reid and Bresha Webb.
- She met her husband on the set of Greek.
- Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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