Kathryn Dennis is an American actress model cum model best known for being one of the stars of the BravoTv series Southern Glamour. She has played a recurring on the show since its inception in 2014. Along with his acting prowess, Dennis is also a model and has done a few modeling gigs with notable brands including Azalea magazine among others. Learn more about the Southern Charm star actress below.
Kathryn Dennis Bio and Age
The incredible actress was born as Kathryn CalhounDennis on August 5, 1992 in Charleston, South Carolina. Dennis comes from a family deeply rooted in American politics; his parents are Luke Dennis and his wife Allison Dennis. Kathryn’s grandfather was a well-known senator who spent up to fifty years of his life in the South Carolina legislature. Additionally, she is a descendant of John Calhoun who served as the 7th Vice President of the United States under President Quincey Adams in the 19th century.
Kathryn grew up on her family’s plantation in Berkeley County and as she grew up, she was considered the party girl of the family. She often leads an extravagant life and parties with her friends. During this time, she has a history of alcohol abuse which has earned her rehabilitation several times. There is no information regarding his other siblings.
Dennis is well educated, she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. While in college, she interned in the office of the Lieutenant Governor. Shortly after graduating, she took up modeling full-time and appeared on the cover of several fashion magazines, including Azalea magazine.
Subsequently, she chose a career as an actress and In 2014, she became one of the main characters in the BravoTv series Southern Charm through which she gained wide recognition; thus bringing it into the limelight. The series which premiered on March 3, 2014, revolves around the personal and professional lives of seven socialites who reside in Charleston, South Carolina.
Net worth – How much is Kathryn Dennis worth?
The brilliant actress has been wonderful ever since she started her acting career and she has earned huge wealth for herself. Kathryn Dennis currently has an estimated net worth of $600,000 earned through her acting career, modeling, and other endeavors. Her Bravo television series salary has not been disclosed and she has been one of the show’s main characters to date.
Her husband and son
The stunning Southern Charm star has won the hearts of many guys and been in a few relationships. Although Kathryn Dennis isn’t married yet, the terrific actress is a proud mom of two. She had her first child with her co-star and boyfriend Thomas Ravenell in the show’s first season in 2014. Thomas is an American politician who served as South Carolina’s former treasurer for six months from January to July 2007 under Governor Mark Sanford.
Kathryn and Thomas were together in 2014 when she got pregnant. But the pregnancy sparked a lot of controversy in the Southern Charm crew as they were confused over the identity of the father of her child between her co-stars Thomas Ravenell and Shep Rose. However, it was later discovered that it was Ravenell who fathered her child. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Kensington Ravenell in 2014. The following year, they also had a son named Saint Julien Ravenell, after which they officially separated. They separated due to irreconcilable differences.
Prior to their relationship, Ravenell was previously married to Mary Ryan, the daughter of former Air Force Chief of Staff General Mike Ryan. The duo had been together for two years and divorced in 2008.
Drug problems
After her breakup with Thomas Ravenell, Kathryn lost custody of their children as Thomas was granted full custody after the children were returned to him by their nanny who alleged that Kathryn had been using party drugs around them. Kathryn was placed in rehab for excessive drug use in late 2015. When she fully recovered, she began fighting for joint custody of their children in 2016. After failing the test for court drug screening and having tested positive for marijuana and cocaine, it was ruled that Thomas will retain sole custody of the children.
Meanwhile, this wasn’t the first time Kathryn had experienced such a legal confrontation. She had previously been arrested and sentenced to Berkeley prison for excessive drinking and misbehavior in 2012.
Other interesting facts about Kathryn Dennis
- Kathryn Dennis’ grandfather, Rembert Dennis, served in the South Carolina legislature during his lifetime.
- She is also a descendant of John Calhoun who served as the 7th Vice President of the United States.
- Dennis joined the cast of the BravoTv series Southern Charm in 2014
- She has two children with her Southern Charm co-star Thomas Ravenell
- She stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches.