Adrianne Curry-Rhode is a well-known American fashion model, actress, and TV personality who rose to fame as the winner of the inaugural season of America’s Next Top Model in 2003.
Adrianne Curry-Rhode Bio Details
Full name: Adrianne Marie Curry-Rhode
Place of birth: Joliet, Illinois, United States
Date of birth: 6 August 1982
Age: 41 years old (2024)
Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
Eye color: Dark brown
Hair color: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Marital status: Married
Husband: Matthew Rhode
Christine Curry
Siblings: Nick Curry
School: Joliet West High School
Religion: Christianity
Nationality: American
Zodiac sign: Leo
Gender: Female
Profession: Model
Early Life
Adrianne Curry, born on August 6, 1982, in Joliet, Illinois, comes from an Italian background and was brought up as a Roman Catholic. Her early years were marked by significant challenges, as she was abducted at the age of five and suffered abuse at the hands of a sexual predator.
At the age of 12, she was kidnapped by a teenage male acquaintance, who locked her in a closet for two days and abused her.
At the age of 13, Curry developed a dependency on cocaine and heroin, leading to multiple suicide attempts and instances of self-harm. During her adolescence, she attended Joliet West High School but ultimately left at 17 years old. Eventually, she obtained her GED and overcame her addiction.
Career
Adrianne Curry-Rhode rose to stardom as a young adult after she emerged victorious in the first season of the popular reality TV show “America’s Next Top Model” in 2003. As a result, she was recruited by Wilhelmina Models in New York City and was featured in prominent magazines such as Us Weekly, OK!, People, Maxim, and Life & Style.
In addition, Adrianne Curry-Rhode has served as a model for well-known companies such as Famous Stars and Stripes, Von Dutch Watches, Kinis Bikinis, Ed Hardy, and Merit Diamonds. She has also graced the catwalk for designers like Anne Bowen, Jaime Pressly, Pamela Anderson, and Christopher Deane, among other notable names.
In February 2006, Curry caused a stir by posing naked for Playboy magazine and being featured on the cover. She repeated this feat two years later and was recognized as one of the top 25 most attractive women by Playboy. Additionally, Curry serves as a spokesperson for the Flex Belt alongside Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna.
After “America’s Next Top Model,” Curry appeared in more shows. In 2003, she played Roberta in “Half & Half.” Two years later, she starred in “The Surreal Life” with Da Brat, Chyna, Verne Troyer, Jane Wiedlin, Christopher Knight, and Marcus Schenkenberg.
In the year following, she also served as a cohost of the game show “Ballbreakers” and made a guest appearance on a sitcom called “Hot Properties.” Between 2005 and 2008, Adrianne Curry-Rhode and her then-fiance, and later husband, Christopher Knight, were the stars of the VH1 show “My Fair Brady,” which followed their relationship.
The last season of the series centered on Curry’s decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery and Knight’s desire to have children, causing conflicts between the two.
While Adrianne Curry-Rhode is best known for her work on television, she has also made a few appearances in movies. Her debut was in the 2006 film “Fallen Angels,” and she followed that up with roles in the 2008 thriller “Jack Rio” and “Light Years Away.”
In 2015, she made a brief appearance as herself in the horror comedy anthology “Tales of Halloween,” where her character’s car is taken by two teenagers who use it to cause chaos on Halloween night.
Personal Life
In 2006, Adrianne Curry-Rhode and former “Brady Bunch” actor Christopher Knight tied the knot after he had proposed to her the previous year on the season finale of their VH1 show “My Fair Brady.” The wedding took place in Curry’s hometown of Joliet and had a goth-themed ceremony.
After separating in 2011, Curry and Knight’s divorce was finalized in 2013. Four years later, Adrianne Curry became engaged to voice actor Matthew Rhode and they were married in 2018. Seeking a simpler life, the couple left Hollywood and relocated to Whitefish, Montana. Curry now manages her own lifestyle blog.
Net Worth
Adrianne Curry-Rhode, an American model and reality TV star, has a net worth of $500 thousand. She gained fame by winning the first season of “America’s Next Top Model” in 2003 and was ranked No. 100 on Maxim’s Hot 100 list in 2005. The following year, she bared it all for Playboy’s February issue.
