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Biography for Catherine OxenbergAward-winning actress Catherine Oxenberg was born in New York and raised in London. She is the daughter of HRH Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and thus granddaughter of Prince Paul, the former Regent of Yugoslavia. Her first acting coach was Richard Burton. She was admitted to Harvard University. She made her debut as an ivy-educated model, her face graced the covers of Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Interview. She transferred to Columbia University and studied psychology, philosophy and mythology. She is a strong advocate for womens' issues and is passionate in her desire to improve the conditions of women who live in suppressive cultures. She is married to Casper Van Dien.
Catherine Oxenberg was born on September 22, 1961 in New York but above all grew up in London. It is the daughter of the businessman Howard Oxenberg and Princess Elisabeth de Yugoslavia. She studied at Harvard University. She started as a model and made the cosmopolitan and glamor and interview covers. She continued her studies of psychology, philosophy and mythology at the University of Columbia. She is married to Casper Van Dien. She played in TV series such as dynasty. She has also made many TV movies.
Catherine Oxenberg is an American actress, born September 22, 1961 in New York. She is known to have played the role of Amanda Carrington in the television series "Dynasty" in the 1980s. She also played in other television series, such as "Nip/Tuck" and "Smallville", and in films such as that "the Empire du Soleil" and "Victor Victoria". Oxenberg is also the author of a book entitled "Captive: my fight to save my daughter of the ravages of the NXIVM organization" in which she tells her experience as a mother whose daughter was involved in this controversial organization. She was also a member of the National Women's History Museum advisory committee. Apart from her acting career, Oxenberg is also known for her commitment to women's rights and the fight against trafficking in people. PhotosFilmography
Trivia1979: Graduated from St. Paul's Girls' School in Hammersmith, London, England.
Was named after her ancestress, Catherine the Great (Empress Catherine II, Tsarina of Russia).
1985: Named on Harper's Bazaar list of "America's 10 Most Beautiful Women".
Casper Van Dien gave her an 8.3 carat diamond engagement ring with 92 yellow diamonds around the band.
Speaks fluent French and Spanish
Measurements: 33 1/2B - 23 - 33 1/2 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Her 1998 marriage to Robert Evans lasted 10 days.
Wears a size 7 shoe.
1999: Married Casper Van Dien in Las Vegas by a minister dressed as Elvis Presley. They later had an Indian ceremony under an Indian saint called Amma.
Her sister, Christina Oxenberg (born 1962), is a novelist, and she has a half-brother, Nicholas Balfour (born 1970), from her mother's second marriage. Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia was also engaged to actor Richard Burton, but this marriage never took place.
Born on the same day as actress Bonnie Hunt and actor Scott Baio.
1/05: She and husband Casper Van Dien renewed their vows with his mother, Rev. Diane Van Dien, (an interfaith minister) presiding over the ceremony on the beach.
Best friends with Marci Shimoff. Good friends with Olivia Hussey. Good friends with Brooke Langton.
She is the second cousin, one removed of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales. Her great-granduncle, Prince Andrew of Greece, is Prince Charles's paternal grandfather.
Cousin of Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, a former gem expert at Sotheby's. Quotes
FamilySpouse : Casper Van Dien (8 May 1999 - present) 2 children, Robert Evans (12 July 1998 - 21 July 1998) (annulled)
6/7/91: Her first daughter, India Oxenberg, was born in Los Angeles, CA. The father was not named.
9/20/01: Daughter Maya Van Dien born in Los Angeles, CA.
10/3/03: Daughter Celeste Van Dien, by husband Casper Van Dien, born.
Stepmother of Cappy Van Dien and Grace Van Dien.
Father is Howard Oxenberg. Author of the card
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