Kimberly Stewart
{{Short description|American socialite, TV personality, and model}}
{{Distinguish|Kimberly Steward}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox model
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| name = Kimberly Stewart
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| birth_name = Kimberly Alana Stewart
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|8|20}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| occupation = {{hlist|Model|television personality|actress}}
| height = {{convert|5|ft|10|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| haircolor = Blonde
| eyecolor = Blue
| agency = Storm Model Management
| children = 1
| parents = {{ubl | Rod Stewart (father) | Alana Stewart (mother) }}
| relatives = {{ubl | Ashley Hamilton (half-brother) | Ruby Stewart (half-sister) }}
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Kimberly Alana Stewart (born August 20, 1979) is an American socialite, television personality, and model. She is the daughter of the British singer Rod Stewart and the American actress and model Alana Stewart.
Early life
Stewart was born on August 20, 1979, in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California.{{cite web|title=Kimberly Stewart Biography|url=http://www.starpulse.com/Actresses/Stewart,_Kimberly/|publisher=Star Pulse|accessdate=April 11, 2011}} She is the second of Rod Stewart's eight children and second of Alana Stewart's three children. She is of Scottish and English descent through her father, who moved to the United States in 1975. She spent several years studying acting with coaches Janet Alhanti and Ivana Chubbuck.{{cite web|title=Kimberly Stewart: Biography|url=http://www.tmz.com/person/kimberly-stewart/|publisher=TMZ|accessdate=April 11, 2011}} 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.Storm Modeling Agency: Kimberly Stewart.
She is close to both her parents, and also to 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
= The Realm by Kimberly Stewart =
In January 2021, Stewart started The Realm by Kimberly Stewart, a luxury organization company based in Los Angeles, New York, and Palm Beach. Stewart and her team offer organization, declutter, unpacking, and design services for closets, bedrooms, bathrooms, pantries, kitchens, offices, garages, and more.
= Acting =
Stewart has worked as an actress{{cite journal|url=http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/386184/kimberly-stewart-daddy-thinks-i-d-make-a-great-actress/1/|title=Kimberly Stewart: Daddy thinks I'd make a great actress|last=Hosmer|first=Sally|date=August 15, 2009|journal=Now|accessdate=April 17, 2011}} and brand ambassador. Stewart's American television work includes a leading role in Going to California, written by Scott Rosenberg and directed by Ted Demme, and appearing in one episode of Judd Apatow's series, "Undeclared." Stewart's first film was James Toback′s Black and White, which also starred Robert Downey Jr. and Jared Leto. In 2011 Stewart starred in the movie Homecoming, written and directed by Sean Hackett.
= Fashion =
Stewart has appeared on the covers for Tatler and German Vanity Fair, which Bryan Adams shot; and she has worked with fashion companies including Tommy Hilfiger,{{cite web|title=Celebs: Kimberly Stewart|url=http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_250/296_kimberly_stewart.html|publisher=Ask Men|accessdate=April 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429080717/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/models_250/296_kimberly_stewart.html|archive-date=April 29, 2011|url-status=dead}} American Vogue, L'uomo Vogue, Elle, Italian Vogue, Vanity Fair, MaxMara, Richard Tyler, Catherine Malandrino, underwear line Ultimo,{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} Tatler, InStyle, House of Field, and Chrome Hearts.
Stewart realized an early ambition, at age 19, when she launched her own fashion collection – "Pinky Starfish." Known for its dresses made from French vintage fabrics, the range was sold in Tracey Ross, Lisa Kline and Barney's.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
= Modeling =
On September 9, 2008, the Atlanta-based band Elevation released a music video for its single, "Razoreyes", starring Stewart.[http://www.myspace.com/elevation ELEVATION | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6XR8kAsab0 Elevation – Razoreyes (feat. Kimberly Stewart) – YouTube]
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.{{cite news|last=Eisinger|first=Amy|title=Kimberly Stewart, Peaches Geldof, Leah Wood bare all for Tatler|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2008-12-02/gossip/17912564_1_bob-geldof-boomtown-rats-rolling-stones|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418233420/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2008-12-02/gossip/17912564_1_bob-geldof-boomtown-rats-rolling-stones|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 18, 2012|work=Daily News|location=New York |accessdate=April 12, 2011|date=December 2, 2008}} The photographer was Canadian rocker and photographer Bryan Adams. Stewart had previously posed nude with a crucifix in Italian Vogue.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
Personal life
On April 11, 2011, Benicio del Toro's publicist announced that Stewart was pregnant with their child.{{cite news|last=Rainbird|first=Ashley|title=Rod Stewart to become a grandfather as it is revealed Kimberly Stewart is pregnant with Benecio Del Toro's baby|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/04/12/rod-stewart-to-become-a-grandfather-as-it-is-revealed-kimberly-stewart-is-pregnant-with-benicio-del-toro-s-baby-115875-23055132/|work=Daily Mirror|accessdate=April 12, 2011|location=London|date=April 12, 2011}}[http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2011/04/kim-benecio.html "Rep Confirms to Life & Style: Kimberly Stewart Pregnant with Benicio Del Toro's Baby"], Life & Style, April 11, 2011 Stewart gave birth to a daughter, Delilah Genoveva Stewart on August 21, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/kimberly_stewart_benicio_del_toros_baby/264719|title=Benicio Del Toro & Kim Stewart Newborn's Future Secured|last=Garvey|first=Marianne|date=September 19, 2011|publisher=E! News|accessdate=September 19, 2011}}{{cite journal|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/momsbabies/news/kimberly-stewart-gives-birth-to-baby-girl-2011218|title=Kimberly Stewart Gives Birth to Baby Girl!|date=August 21, 2011|journal=Us Weekly|accessdate=August 21, 2011}} Delilah is Rod Stewart's first grandchild.
Filmography
; Film
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999
|Girl at Bar |Uncredited | |||
| 2011
| Homecoming | Jane | | |||
| 2012
| Lost Lake | Kim | |
; Television
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998
|N/A |Episode: "Glass Houses" | |||
| 2001
| Claire | Episode: "Pilot" | |||
| 2002
| Amanda Haythe | Episode: "Parents' Weekend" | |||
| 2007
| Herself | Season 21 Episode 1 | |||
| 2007
| Living with... Kimberly Stewart | Herself | 10 episodes; Also producer | |||
| 2010
| Doris | Episode: "Three Act Tragedy"; Uncredited | |||
| 2015
|Herself |8 episodes |
; Music videos
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Year | Music Video | Artist
!Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998
|"Industrial Is Dead" |Fine feat. Ashley Hamilton | ||
| 2001
|Woman | ||
| 2008
| "Razoreyes" | Elevation | |
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100914073238/http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/F142971.html Spotlight bio of Kimberly Stewart] (archived 2010)
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100914073238/http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1/F142971.html "Profile: Kimberly Stewart"] (archived 2010)
- {{IMDb name|0005472|Kimberly Stewart}}
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Category:American people of English descent
Category:American people of Scottish descent
Category:Family of Rod Stewart
Category:Female models from California