Who is Stella Stevens’ son? How nude Playboy photoshoot was used against late actress’s battle for son Andrew Stevens' custody
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Stella Stevens' son Andrew Stevens revealed that his mother died in Los Angeles on Friday, February 17, while getting hospice care after a battle with Alzheimer's. Stella, who gave birth to Andrew at the age of 17 and soon found herself raising him alone, has previously talked about the challenges of doing so.
Stella expressed how she regretted the Playboy nude photoshoot as the images were used against her in the protective custody battle with her ex-husband, Noble Herman Stephens. Stella recounted how she resorted to Playboy to support her son. She previously stated, "I did the best I could with the skills I had and the opportunity given to me. I was a divorced mom with a toddler by the time I was 17, and Playboy did as much harm as it helped. But in spite of that rough start, I did OK," according to Deadline. On Friday, February 17, actor, producer, and director Andrew stated that his mother had Stage 7 Alzheimer's and had been in hospice care for "quite some time," according to the Sun.
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Who is Andrew Stevens?
The only child of late Stella, Andrew, is an American actor, producer, and director who has worked on numerous blockbusters. He serves as the CEO and President of Andrew Stevens Entertainment and Stevens Entertainment Group, respectively. During the course of his career, he has produced, directed, or funded more than 180 movies.
Andrew is well known for his critically acclaimed films 'The Whole Nine Yards', 'The Whole Ten Yards', and 'The In-Laws'. He began his acting career by even auditioning for the role of Luke Skywalker in the very first 'Star Wars'. He quickly transitioned into the business side of the film industry, which led to him establishing Franchise Pictures, a studio that made pictures for Warner Brothers.
Between 1997 to 2002, when he founded Stevens Entertainment Group, Andrew worked for Franchise Pictures. Furthermore, he is highly recognized in film schools all over the nation for publishing textbooks like 'Foolproof Filmmaking', 'Producing for Profit', and 'Screenwriting for Profit'.
With all of his hard work, Andrew has amassed a net worth of almost $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has also accumulated fortune from real estate and his work as a restaurateur. Yet, Andrew has also had his share of struggles, including battling addiction in the 1990s, according to the Sun. He overcame his addiction and has been sober for more than 20 years at this point.
Andrew, who was previously married to Diana Philips (2016-2018), Robyn Stevens (1995-2010) and Kate Jackson (1978-1982), is currently the only guardian of the three kids he shares with Robyn. His children are Aubrey Estelle and Amelia Grace Stevens, who are twins, as well as Sam Stevens, his son.
Who was Stella Stevens' husband?
On September 1, 1954, Stella Stevens, then just 15 years old, married Noble Herman Stephens, whom she had first met in 1951. However, the couple only had a short-lived marriage because they split up in 1957 after having a son. Noble was born on December 25, 1936, in Mississippi, and died on March 14, 2018.