What is Stephanie Adams' Net Worth?
Stephanie Adams, an American model and author, boasts a net worth of $4 million. Born in 1970 in Orange, New Jersey, she grew up in New York under the care of her aunts, Joyce and Pearl, both former models. Stephanie started her modeling career at 16 and after graduating from the Ophelia DeVore School of Charm, she appeared in Seventeen Magazine, Venus Swimwear, and Clairol advertisements.
In 1992, Stephanie featured in Playboy Magazine and simultaneously earned a bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University while modeling for Wilhelmina Models. Her career took a significant turn when she joined Elite Model Management, following her engagement to its CEO, John Casablancas. She graced the cover of the Village Voice and made a cameo on Late Night with David Letterman in 2003, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Playboy.
In 1999, Stephanie founded her brand, Goddessy. She published her debut book in 2003, dedicating it to her aunt Joyce, who had passed away from breast cancer. Her second book, Guardian, honored her elderly aunt, Pearl. By 2007, Stephanie had established her own publishing company, producing around two dozen metaphysical books, astrology calendars, and a tarot card set, all under the Goddessy brand.
Early in her life, Stephanie married an Italian investment banker, but they later divorced. In a 2003 She Magazine article, Adams came out as a lesbian, marking her as the first Playmate to do so. However, in 2009, she announced her engagement to a man and clarified her sexuality, stating she was straight. She married a New York doctor and decided to retire from the public eye to spend time with her husband and son.
In 2012, Stephanie won a $1.2 million jury award against the NYPD following a 2006 incident with a NYC cab driver, where she claimed police brutality had caused her neck and back injuries.
