Karrine Steffans Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Books, Instagram, Height, Relationships | TheCityCeleb (2024)

Biography

Karrine Steffans, born Elisabeth Ovesen on August 24, 1978, in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, is an American author and actress best known for her memoir “Confessions of a Video Vixen.”

Published in 2005, the book became a New York Times bestseller. It revealed her experiences in the hip-hop industry. Steffans has written several bestselling books, including “The Vixen Diaries” and “The Vixen Manual.”

Despite her controversial career, Karrine Steffans has used her platform to address the objectification of women in the entertainment industry and advocate for women’s rights. She has also been involved in various philanthropic activities, including donating a portion of her book proceeds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Karrine Steffans
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Elisabeth Ovesen
Stage Name:	Karrine Steffans
Born:	24 August 1978 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Nationality:	American
Education:	Horizon High School
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Mr. & Mrs. Ovesen
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Darius McCrary (m. 2009–2011), Columbus Short (2016)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Soulja Boy (2013-2014), Yung Berg (2013), Rotimi (2012-2015), Lil Wayne (2007-2014), Ne-Yo (2006), Bill Maher (2005-2006), Shaquille O’Neal (2004-2005), Bobby Brown (2002-2003), Vin Diesel (2001-2002), Ray J (2000-2007), Ice-T (1999-2000), and also featured Dave Bautista, Robert RL Huggar, Trey Songz (2016), Shad Moss (2008), Chris Brown (2007), Rakim (2006), Chris Rock (2005), Master P (2005), Russell Simmons (2004), Missy Elliott (2003), Young Buck (2003), Havoc (2003), Prodigy (2003), Timbaland (2003), Da Brat (2002), Styles P (2002), Trick Daddy (2002), Twista (2002), Redman (2002), Yasiin Bey (2002), Khujo (2002), Damon Dash (2002), Juelz Santana (2001), KRS-One (2001), Larenz Tate (2001), Fabolous (2001), André 3000 (2001), Busta Rhymes (2001), Ludacris (2001), Ol’ Dirty Bastard (2001), Merlin Santana (2001), Mystikal (2001), Tariq Trotter (2001), Xzibit (2001), DJ Paul (2001), Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (2001), Mase (2001), Tony Yayo (2001), Talib Kweli (2001), Wyclef Jean (2001), Denzel Washington (2000), Dr. Dre (2000), Scarface (2000), Nelly (2000), Ghostface Killah (2000), Method Man (2000), Q-Tip (2000), Jay-Z (2000), 50 Cent (2000), Big Boi (2000), Nas (2000), Pusha T (2000), N.O.R.E. (2000), Canibus (2000), Big Pun (2000), Pete Rock (2000), Ja Rule (2000), Irv Gotti (2000), Usher (1999-2004), Too $hort (1999), Common (1999), Mr. Marcus (1999), Snoop Dogg (2010-2012), LL Cool J (2007), Will Smith (2004), Eminem (2003), Ye (2002), DMX (2002), Fred Durst (2000), Fat Joe (2000)
Children:	Naim Wilson
Occupation:	Actress • Author
Net Worth:	$8.2 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Karrine Steffans, born on August 24, 1978, in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, grew up in a diverse cultural background. Her ethnicity reflects a rich blend of African-American, Puerto Rican, Dutch, and Jamaican descent. This cultural mix likely played a significant role in shaping her unique perspective and experiences.

Raised in a challenging environment, Karrine‘s early life was marked by poverty and instability. She grew up in a dysfunctional family, with an alcoholic mother and a largely absent father. She has spoken publicly about the challenges she faced as a child, including being sexually assaulted at the age of 13.

Karrine Steffans moved to Florida at the age of 10, where she faced further hardships, including emotional and physical abuse from an alcoholic mother and a callous father. Despite these challenges, she found some stability and support through her connections in the hip-hop industry.

Karrine Steffans attended Horizon High School before pursuing her career in the entertainment industry. However, her journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a New York Times bestselling author and advocate for women’s rights and mental health is a testament to her resilience and determination.

Career

Karrine Steffans has had quite the journey! From the sunny shores of St. Thomas to the bustling streets of Los Angeles, she’s transformed from video vixen to New York Times bestselling author. What a plot twist!

Karrine first made waves in the hip-hop scene, appearing in music videos for big names like Jay-Z and R. Kelly. But she didn’t stop there. She decided to spill the tea on her experiences in her tell-all book, “Confessions of a Video Vixen.” It was like she took a sip from the fountain of truth and shared it with the world.

The book became a New York Times bestseller, and Karrine found herself on the talk show circuit, discussing everything from her tumultuous childhood to her relationships with some of hip-hop’s biggest names.

But Karrine Steffans didn’t stop at writing. She also dabbled in acting, appearing in the movie A Man Apart alongside Vin Diesel. She figured Hollywood would be a breeze if she could handle the drama of the hip-hop world.

And let’s remember her philanthropic side. Karrine has been known to donate a portion of her book proceeds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She says, “I may have written a scandalous book, but I’ve got a heart of gold.”

Karrine Steffans gained widespread recognition through her writing, specifically her “Vixen” series of autobiographical books that delved into her experiences in the music industry. Her books were so successful that she was invited to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Despite her controversial past, Steffans has continued to make a name for herself as an author, actress, and television personality.

Additionally, Steffans has used her platform to shed light on important issues within the hip-hop industry and the objectification of women. She has spoken at various colleges, educating students on the realities and challenges of being a woman in the music industry. As a successful author herself, Steffans also founded Steffans Publishing to help aspiring writers achieve their dreams of getting published.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: Karrine steffans (@karrinesteffans_)
• IMDb: Karrine Steffans
• Twitter: Karrine Steffans (@ksteffans)

Personal Life

Karrine Steffans, also known as Elisabeth Ovesen, is an American author and former video vixen, best known for her memoir Confessions of a Video Vixen. Here’s a brief overview of her dating history, marriages, children, relationships, and height:

Dating History & Relationships

Karrine Steffans‘ love life has been a whirlwind! She was engaged to Kool G Rap from 1995 to 1999.

Her relationship history includes Soulja Boy (2013-2014), Yung Berg (2013), Rotimi (2012-2015), Lil Wayne (2007-2014), Ne-Yo (2006), Bill Maher (2005-2006), Shaquille O’Neal (2004-2005), Bobby Brown (2002-2003), Vin Diesel (2001-2002), Ray J (2000-2007), Ice-T (1999-2000), and also featured Dave Bautista and Robert RL Huggar.

Her encounters span a diverse array of personalities, including Trey Songz (2016), Shad Moss (2008), Chris Brown (2007), Rakim (2006), Chris Rock (2005), Master P (2005), Russell Simmons (2004), Missy Elliott (2003), Young Buck (2003), Havoc (2003), Prodigy (2003), Timbaland (2003), Da Brat (2002), Styles P (2002), Trick Daddy (2002), Twista (2002), Redman (2002), Yasiin Bey (2002), Khujo (2002), Damon Dash (2002), Juelz Santana (2001), KRS-One (2001), Larenz Tate (2001), Fabolous (2001), André 3000 (2001), Busta Rhymes (2001), Ludacris (2001), Ol’ Dirty Bastard (2001), Merlin Santana (2001), Mystikal (2001), Tariq Trotter (2001), Xzibit (2001), DJ Paul (2001), Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (2001), Mase (2001), Tony Yayo (2001), Talib Kweli (2001), Wyclef Jean (2001), Denzel Washington (2000), Dr. Dre (2000), Scarface (2000), Nelly (2000), Ghostface Killah (2000), Method Man (2000), Q-Tip (2000), Jay-Z (2000), 50 Cent (2000), Big Boi (2000), Nas (2000), Pusha T (2000), N.O.R.E. (2000), Canibus (2000), Big Pun (2000), Pete Rock (2000), Ja Rule (2000), Irv Gotti (2000), Usher (1999-2004), Too $hort (1999), Common (1999), and Mr. Marcus (1999).

Rumours also abound about hookups with Snoop Dogg (2010-2012), LL Cool J (2007), Will Smith (2004), Eminem (2003), Ye (2002), DMX (2002), Fred Durst (2000), and Fat Joe (2000).

Marriages

1. Karrine Steffans has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Darius McCrary in 1999, which ended in divorce.
2. She later married Columbus Short(2016) in 2001, but the details of this marriage need to be more well-known.

Children

• Karrine Steffans has one son, Naim Wilson, with rapper Kool G Rap.

Height

• Karrine Steffans stands at 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters) tall.

It’s worth noting that Karrine Steffans has been open about her experiences in the entertainment industry and her relationships with various celebrities, which she detailed in her memoir Confessions of a Video Vixen.

Net Worth

Karrine Steffans‘ net worth is a testament to her hard work and success in her chosen career path. As an author, video vixen, and model, she has built a successful brand and earned substantial money through her professional endeavours.

Karrine Steffans‘ dedication and talent have undoubtedly contributed to her impressive net worth of $8.2 million.