Kelly Rutherford facts for kids
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Kelly Rutherford
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Rutherford in 2007
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| Born | November 6, 1968 Elizabethtown, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Carlos Tarajano
(m. 2001; div. 2002)Daniel Giersch
(m. 2006; div. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
Kelly Rutherford (born November 6, 1968) is an American actress. She is famous for her roles on TV shows. You might know her as Stephanie "Sam" Whitmore on Generations (1989–1991). She also played Megan Lewis on Melrose Place (1996–1999). Later, she became well-known as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl (2007–2012).
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Early Life and Education
Kelly Rutherford was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in the United States. Her birthday is November 6, 1968. Her mother's name is Ann Edwards, and she has a brother named Anthony.
Kelly went to Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, California. After high school, she studied acting. She attended HB Studio in New York City and the Beverly Hills Playhouse in California.
Acting Career Highlights
Kelly Rutherford started her acting journey on daytime soap operas. These are TV shows that air during the day, usually with many episodes.
Early TV Roles
In 1987, she appeared on the show Loving. From 1989 to 1991, she was a regular cast member on Generations. In 1992, she joined the cast of the drama series Homefront.
From 1993 to 1994, Kelly had a recurring role on the show The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.. She played Dixie Cousins, a saloon singer. Her character was a con artist who became a love interest for the main character, Brisco.
Popular TV Shows
In 1996, Kelly Rutherford joined the cast of the popular TV show Melrose Place. She played the character Megan Lewis. She was on the show until 1999.
In 2007, Kelly began a main role in another very popular TV series, Gossip Girl. She played Lily van der Woodsen, a stylish and important character. The show finished in 2012.
Other Film and TV Work
Kelly has also acted in movies. She was in the horror film Scream 3 in 2000, playing Christine Hamilton. She also appeared in the film I Love Trouble in 1994.
She has starred in many other TV series. These include Threat Matrix (2003–2004) and E-Ring (2005–2006). In 2016, she had a role in the thriller series Quantico. From 2018 to 2019, Kelly played Melissa Daniels in the reboot of Dynasty.
Personal Life
Kelly Rutherford has been married twice. She married Carlos Tarajano in 2001, but they divorced in 2002.
She then married Daniel Giersch in 2006. They had a son named Hermés Gustaf Daniel Giersch, born in October 2006. Kelly also gave birth to their daughter, Helena, in June 2009.
After her second marriage ended, there were discussions about where her children would live. Kelly has two children, a son and a daughter.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Shakedown | TV watcher | |
| 1989 | Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge | Salesgirl | |
| 1994 | Tis a Gift to Be Simple | Emily Hanover | Short film |
| I Love Trouble | Kim | ||
| Amberwaves | Lola Barnes | ||
| 1997 | Six Months of Darkness, Six Months of Light | Annie | Short film |
| The Big Fall | Veronica | Direct-to-video film | |
| Dilemma | Woman in bar | Uncredited | |
| Cyclops, Baby | Randy | ||
| 1998 | The Disturbance at Dinner | Marian Pronkridge | |
| 2000 | Scream 3 | Christine Hamilton | |
| The Chaos Factor | Jodi | ||
| 2001 | The Tag | Wendy | |
| 2002 | Angels Don't Sleep Here | Kate Porter | |
| Swimming Upstream | Sandra Bird | ||
| 2013 | The Stream | Maggie Terry | |
| 2017 | Christmas Wedding Planner | Aunt Olivia |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | Loving | N/A | Unknown episodes |
| 1989–1991 | Generations | Stephanie "Sam" Whitmore | |
| 1992 | Davis Rules | Erika | 2 episodes |
| Breaking the Silence | Cheryl | Television film | |
| 1992–1993 | Homefront | Judy Owen | Main role (season 2) |
| 1992 | Bodies of Evidence | Diana Wallace | Episode: "Afternoon Delights" |
| 1992 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures | Mona | Episode: "As the Dude Turns (The Lives That We Live)" |
| 1993–1994 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Dixie Cousins | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 1995 | The Great Defender | Frankie Collett | Main role |
| Courthouse | Christine Lunden | 4 episodes | |
| 1996 | Kindred: The Embraced | Caitlyn Byrne | Main role |
| No Greater Love | Edwina Winfield | Television film | |
| Buried Secrets | Danielle Roff | ||
| 1996–1999 | Melrose Place | Megan Lewis Mancini | Main role (seasons 5–7); 90 episodes |
| 1998 | The Perfect Getaway | Julia Robinson | Television film |
| 1999–2000 | Get Real | Laura Martineau | 4 episodes |
| 1999 | Nash Bridges | Roxanne "Roxie" Hill | Episode: "Kill Switch" |
| 2000 | Sally Hemings: An American Scandal | Lady Maria Cosway | Miniseries |
| The Outer Limits | Rachel | Episode: "Nest" | |
| 2000–2001 | The Fugitive | Helen Kimble | 3 episodes |
| 2001 | Night Visions | Marilyn Lanier | Episode: "The Passenger List" |
| Acceptable Risk | Kim Welles | Television film | |
| 2002–2003 | The District | Deputy Mayor Melinda Lockhart | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2003–2004 | Threat Matrix | Special Agent Frankie Ellroy-Kilmer | Main role |
| 2005–2006 | E-Ring | Samantha "Sonny" Liston | |
| 2007–2012 | Gossip Girl | Lily van der Woodsen | |
| 2007 | Tell Me No Lies | Laura Cooper | Television film |
| 2013 | A Sister's Nightmare | Jane Ryder | |
| 2014 | Bones | Stephanie McNamara | Episode: "The Ghost in the Killer" |
| Being Mary Jane | Cynthia Phillips | 4 episodes | |
| Reckless | Joyce Reed | ||
| 2015 | The Mysteries of Laura | Lisa Hanlon | Episode: "The Mystery of the Popped Pugilist" |
| Night of the Wild | Sara | Television film | |
| 2016 | Quantico | Laura Wyatt | Episodes: "Care", "Right" |
| Jane the Virgin | Editor | Episode: "Chapter Fifty" | |
| 2017 | Nightcap | Herself | Episode: "What Would Staci Do?" |
| 2017–2018 | Gone | Paula Lannigan | 6 Episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Dynasty | Melissa Daniels | 7 episodes |
| 2018 | Love, of Course | Amy Andolini | Television film (Hallmark Channel) |
| 2019 | Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists | Claire Hotchkiss | Main role |
| Dark Angel | Jillian | Television film | |
| Fallen Hearts | Jillian | ||
| All My Husband's Wives | Cheryl Volberg | ||
| 2020 | Power Book II: Ghost | Colleen Saxe | Episode: "The Stranger" |
See also
In Spanish: Kelly Rutherford para niños
