Kelly Rutherford, who was born on November 6, 1968, is an actress who lives in the United States. She is known for her television roles as Stephanie “Sam” Whitmore on the NBC daytime soap opera Generations (1989–1991), as Megan Lewis on the Fox primetime soap opera Melrose Place (1996–1999), and as Lily van der Woodsen on The CW series Gossip Girl (2007–2012).
During the early 90s, he made appearances in various television movies, such as ‘Breaking the Silence’, and he was a regular on the short-lived, cult-hit television show, ‘The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.’. She went back and forth between supporting roles in films and television movies until she was cast in the role that would bring her widespread attention, as Megan Lewis Mancini on “Melrose Place.”
| Real Name/Full Name | Kelly Rutherford |
| Date Of Birth | 6 November 1968 |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Birthplace | Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpion |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Spouse | Daniel Giersch (Divorced) |
| Children | Helena Grace Rutherford Giersch, and Hermés Gustaf Daniel Giersch. |
| Siblings | Anthony Edwards, Courtney Edwards, and Lindsey Edwards. |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Net worth | $1.5 Million. |
Biography
Ann Edwards, a model and writer, is the parent of Kelly Rutherford, who was born on November 6, 1968. Anthony, Courtney, and Lindsey Edwards are among the three siblings whom she has.
Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach was the school she attended. By then, she had already developed a passion for acting, and after high school, she moved to New York to pursue a degree at HB Studio. In the later part of her life, she returned to LA to attend the Beverly Hills Playhouse.
Personal Life
Rutherford has experienced significant events in his personal life, such as two marriages. In June 2001, she got married to Venezuelan banker Carlos Tarajano, but the marriage ended in divorce in 2002. Daniel Giersch, a German businessman, was the spouse of her in 2006. Hermés Gustaf Daniel Giersch and Helena Grace Rutherford-Giersch were the parents of two kids: Hermés Gustaf Daniel Giersch was born in October 2006 and Helena Grace Rutherford-Giersch was born in June 2009. After their marriage ended in divorce in 2010, they endured a long custody dispute. In 2015, Giersch was granted full custody of the children by a judge in Monaco, and they have been living with him in Monaco ever since. Rutherford cherishes a deep connection with her children and has chosen Monaco as her permanent home to be close to them.
Career
Daytime soap operas were where Rutherford started her acting career. She made an appearance in ‘Loving’ in 1987. She was subsequently chosen to be a regular on ‘Generations’. From 1989 to 1991, she was part of that soap opera. Following her departure from the show, she joined the cast of the ABC drama ‘Homefront’ in 1992. In 1993, she was cast as a regular on the Fox series “The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.” as character Dixie Cousins, a saloon singer and con artist who plays the love interest of the show’s main character. The show lasted until 1994 when she left. In 1994, she made an appearance in the film ‘I Love Trouble.’ In 1995, she played the role of Frankie Collet in the short-lived series ‘The Great Defender’. In 1996, she made an appearance in ‘Kindred: The Embraced’ and then became a part of the ‘Melrose Place’ cast as Megan Lewis, one of the leading characters. Until 1999, she continued to appear on ‘Melrose Place’.
As Christine Hamilton, she played a role in the horror movie Scream 3 (2000). During 2003 and 2004, she played the role of Special Agent Frankie Ellroy Kilmer in the ABC drama Threat Matrix. During the subsequent television season, she was the star of yet another short-lived series, E-Ring, on NBC.
In 2007, Rutherford started playing Lily van der Woodsen in the Gossip Girl franchise on the CW. In 2012, the series came to an end. Rutherford has appeared in multiple Lifetime movies as well. Rutherford was given the opportunity to play the recurring role of Laura Wyatt in the ABC thriller Quantico in 2016. The CW reboot series Dynasty featured Rutherford as Melissa Daniels for a decade from 2018 to 2019.
Net Worth
Rutherford’s net worth has been estimated at approximately $1.5 million by 2025. In 2013, she filed for bankruptcy due to financial difficulties, which included legal fees from her custody battle. Despite these setbacks, she has resurrected her life, engaging in acting projects and fashion collaborations, and is still a prominent figure in the entertainment industry
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @kellyrutherford | 2.5M | |
| X(Twitter) | @KellyRutherford | 123K |
