She has everything a Hollywood sweetheart needs, as well as the talent to secure it. As a former American actress, model, singer and recipient of a Miss Teen USA award, she is a sight to behold. But Bridget Wilson changed diapers and everything that comes after. Despite this, she is famous for herself, although she has received further attention from her husband. For people curious about where she went, here’s her story and more.
Who is Bridget Wilson?
She was born Bridgette Leann Wilson on September 25, 1973. Hers was of a small town upbringing as she was born and raised in Gold Beach, Oregon, USA. The star grew up with both of her parents, Kathy and Dale Wilson. All in all, her star quality showed when she was back in high school. There she competed on the school’s volleyball team. When she turned 17, she was crowned Miss Teen USA in 1990 in Biloxi, Mississippi. A fun fact is that she just so happens to be the second Oregon state contestant to win. It wasn’t until the next year that she received her high school diploma from Gold Beach High School.
If ever there was a jack of all trades, her name would be Bridget Wilson. Soon after her reign as Miss Teen USA, the star switched to acting. One of her first roles was as Ginger on Saved by the Bell . Some other notable films she has acted in are I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Wedding Planner. She even made the switch to television, starring in an episode of CSI Miami.
Best believe she’s taken it to a whole other level. Wilson starred in an Off-Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show . She was even a judge in the 2006 Miss Universe pageant. Soon after, she spread her wings and starred in Tommy Shane Steiner’s debut album Then The Night Came . The song she performed on peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2002.
Her Life as Pete Sampras’ Wife
After about 8 months of dating, the two decided to get into trouble on September 30, 2000. It all started when Pete caught a glimpse of her and told his boyfriend that he would love to meet her. Before the two knew it, they were on a semi-blind date. And soon they got married. Two years after the marriage, their first child came with them. He arrived on November 21, 2002 and they named him Christian Charles Sampras.
Where is she now?
Some of her final work came in 2008. Specifically, after starring in the 2008 film Phantom Strike , she took a big step back from acting. The film itself took the form of a biography of the life of heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston. When she was done with that, Bridget Wilson withdrew from the limelight and became more of a family woman.
When asked specifically about her acting career, she simply stated that she wanted to focus on raising her boys. However, a comeback cannot be ruled out. These days, she can be found in the Bel Air area, or simply at the Bel Air mansion that she shares with her husband and children.