Amber Stevens West facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amber Stevens West
Stevens West at 2010 the "Night of 100 Stars"
Born	Amber Dawn Stevens 1986/1987 (age 37–38) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2005–present
Spouse(s)	Andrew J. West ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	3
Parent(s)	Shadoe Stevens (father)

Amber Dawn Stevens West (born October 13, 1986) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include Ashleigh Howard in the ABC Family series Greek (2007–2011). She also played Maxine in the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show (2015–2017). Another key role was Claire Davis in the CBS comedy Happy Together (2018–2019).

Amber Stevens West has also appeared in several films. Some of these are The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and 22 Jump Street (2014). She also starred in the 2014 movie Jessabelle. In 2018, she played the main character, Maya, in the comedy film Love Jacked.

Early Life and Education

Amber Dawn Stevens was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father is Shadoe Stevens, a well-known radio announcer. Her mother, Beverly Cunningham, was a model. Amber has a younger sister named Chyna. She also has an older half-brother named Brad.

Amber's background is diverse. Her father is white, and her mother is African-American. Her mother also has some Comanche heritage. Amber Stevens West graduated from Beverly Hills High School.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting in Television and Film

Early in her career, Amber Stevens West appeared in TV commercials. She was in ads for companies like Old Navy and Verizon. Her first TV acting role was in an episode of Complete Savages in 2005.

In 2007, Stevens West began her role as Ashleigh Howard. This was on the ABC Family comedy-drama series Greek. The show was popular and ran for four seasons. It ended on March 7, 2011. She also appeared in films like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) and Fired Up! (2009). Other movies include The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and Jessabelle (2014).

Notable TV Roles and Guest Appearances

Amber Stevens West has made guest appearances on many TV shows. These include How I Met Your Mother and New Girl. In 2011, she performed in the musical Rent: Downtown L.A. She also appeared as Joy Struthers on CBS' Criminal Minds. In 2014, she played Maya in the comedy film 22 Jump Street. She was the love interest of Jonah Hill's character in the movie.

In 2015, Stevens West co-starred in the NBC comedy sitcom The Carmichael Show. She played the character Maxine. After that show ended in 2017, she joined the FOX series Ghosted. From 2018 to 2019, she played Claire Davis on the CBS comedy Happy Together. This series was about a young couple whose lives change when a pop star moves into their home.

In May 2021, Stevens West was one of the main stars in the first season of Run the World on Starz. In November 2022, she was a contestant on the game show Pictionary.

Personal Life

Amber Stevens West met actor Andrew J. West while they were working together. They both starred in the TV series Greek. They started dating and later got married. Their wedding took place on December 5, 2014, in Los Angeles. They have three daughters together: Ava Laverne, Winona Marie, and Bernadette Maxine.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Amber Stevens para niños