Kelly Rohrbach: American Actress and Model
Kelly Rohrbach hails from Greenwich, Connecticut, and earned a full scholarship to play Division I women’s golf at Georgetown University on an athletic scholarship. Additionally, she graduated with a degree in theater and studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
She portrayed C. J. Parker in Pamela Anderson’s Baywatch role, alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Zac Efron as co-stars in 2017.
Kelly Rohrbach’s Biography
Kelly Rohrbach is an acclaimed model and actress best known for her role in the movie Baywatch. Born and raised in New York City, Kelly attended Greenwich Academy before going on an athletic scholarship to Georgetown University to play golf on their women’s team. While earning a BA degree in theater with honors before studying acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art – earning herself her acting license and attending London Academy of Music Dramatic Art classes as an adult student. Additionally, she modeled for Gap and Old Navy before appearing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2015.
At just 22, she began acting and quickly gained small roles on television shows like Two and a Half Men, The New Normal, and Rizzoli & Isles as well as films like Wit and My Last Film. Additionally, she started modeling professionally in 2014 appearing in commercials for Gap Inc’s holiday marketing campaign as well as Old Navy denim brands.
Rohrbach is also an avid golfer, having participated in a range of tournaments during her career and reaching as high as 30th worldwide in 2016. Rohrbach currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband Steuart Walton – son of former Walmart CEO Jim Walton. They celebrated their marriage this past January and are expecting their first child together soon.
Rohrbach remains positive despite her busy schedule, always making time to help others. She is an avid supporter of charitable causes, frequently posting updates of their efforts via social media. Rohrbach advocates for mental health and women’s issues as she encourages people to reflect upon their lives and find ways to assist those in need.
Rohrbach serves as a tremendous example for other parents. She has an ardent devotion to family, enjoying time spent with both her husband and children. Rohrbach often shares photos and fitness advice on Instagram and Twitter of herself with her children as well as advocate work related to animal rights advocacy.
Kelly Rohrbach’s Relationship
Kelly Rohrbach and Walton started dating two years ago and recently secretly wed. He is the heir to Walmart’s massive fortune while she recently won Rookie of the Year for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2015. Both attended Georgetown, with Rohrbach serving on its board of directors; Walton as an attorney as well. Both grandfather and grandson founded retail giant Sam Walton created Walmart in 1962 – collectively their families estimated net worth stands at an estimated $153 billion.
Early this year, it was reported that Rohrbach and Walton were expecting their first child together. According to Page Six’s source in December, she was eight months pregnant and expected to give birth shortly thereafter; however, no additional information has been made public and neither party has confirmed or denied this news.
Rohrbach is not only known for her acting career but is also an advocate for environmental protection and animal rights. She has participated in several charitable events like the ASPCA Walk for Animals and Aspen Ideas Festival as a participant and as an investor. These investments include Blend Labs which provides financial software solutions and Gatik which specializes in autonomous vehicles for short-haul logistics services.
Yellowstone recently marked her second season appearance, playing Cassidy Reid – an attorney-turned-rodeo queen running for Montana attorney general. Additionally, she has appeared in other television series such as The New Normal, Two and a Half Men, and Broad City; as well as appearing in Woody Allen’s film A Rainy Day in New York (2018).
Rohrbach was previously linked with Leonardo DiCaprio and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers; she also appeared as lifeguard CJ Parker in 2017’s Baywatch movie (originally played by Pamela Anderson).
Kelly Rohrbach’s Career
Kelly Rohrbach is more than a model and actress; she’s also an accomplished golfer who recently competed in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament traditionally dominated by men. Rohrbach began golf at an early age and went on to receive a Division I college golf scholarship from Georgetown University; later studying acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before making two television show appearances, The New Normal and Rizzoli & Isles respectively – in between dating Leonardo DiCaprio.
She participated in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Carnoustie, Scotland dressed in a black puffer jacket instead of her character’s iconic red swimsuit, playing alongside Australian professional Nathan Holman from Australia for two rounds including St Andrews Old Course and Kingsbarns; however, they finished far down on the leaderboard and tied for 126th.
Rohrbach is no stranger to golf, having competed in multiple professional tournaments over her career. She made several appearances as a model in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and appeared in Gap’s 2014 holiday campaign and Dannijo bridal and holiday collections fashion shoots, as well as appearing in the Baywatch film in Pamela Anderson’s iconic role.
Though not her primary interest, model and actress Lisa Kleypas has earned herself an impressive handicap of 7. She has played to this level in numerous tournaments; even joining Georgetown Women’s Golf Team! Additionally, she was regularly contributing to Golf Digest magazine; coaching high school students.
Kelly Rohrbach is making the most of her success right now and showing no sign of slowing down. With an inquisitive spirit and willingness to try new things, she has also proven to be hard working; this hard work has paid dividends; as a result, she has established both acting and modeling careers and amassed a net worth of $20 Million while remaining highly sought after talent.
