Catherine Oxenberg was born on 22nd September, 1961 in New York City, New York, USA of Serbian House of Karađorđević descent. Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia is her mother, and other ancestors include royal Russian and Greek blood. Catherine is an actress well known for her role in the soap operas “Dynasty” (1984–86) and “Acapulco H.E.A.T.” (1994–95). Oxenberg has been active in the industry since 1982.
Sources have reported that the net worth of Catherine Oxenberg is equal to $42 million. Her earnings include $15,000 per episode of the soap opera “Dynasty”, $25,000 per episode of the series “Acapulco H.E.A.T.” and $65,000 per episode of the series “I Am Married Princess” (2005–present).
Catherine Oxenberg Net Worth $42 Million
Even though Catherine Oxenberg was born in USA, she was raised in UK. She is a graduate of St. Paul’s School, Harvard University as well as Columbia University.
To begin with, Catherine debuted on television in the film “The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana” (1982). Soon, she was cast in the popular soap opera “Dynasty” (1984–86) which at that time had high ratings. The appearance in the above mentioned soap opera has increased Oxenberg’s wealth and popularity considerably. Afterwards, the actress created roles in lots of television films including “The Love Boat” (1986), “Still Crazy Like a Fox” (1987), “Trenchcoat in Paradise” (1989), “Ring of Scorpio” (1991), “Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After” (1992), “Rubdown” (1993) and many others. Then she was invited to play a role in the popular television series “Acapulco H.E.A.T.” (1994–95) created by Max A. Keller and Micheline H. Keller. Later, she continued her career acting in the television films “Treacherous Beauties” (1994), “Catch Me If You Can” (1998), “Boys Will Be Boys” (1999), “Road Rage” (2000), “The Miracle of the Cards” (2001), “The Vector File” (2002) and many others. Another series in which she appeared in more than 66 episodes was entitled “Watch over Me” (2006 – 2007) created by Gustavo Belatti and Mario Segade. Her last work in television films was the role of Dottie McGovern in the film “The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation” (2010). Currently, she might be seen in the series “I Am Married Princess” (2005 – present).
Furthermore, Catherine landed several roles on the big screen yet they did not bring much popularity or fame. She starred alongside Hugh Grant in the horror film “The Lair of the White Worm” (1988) directed by Ken Russell which failed in the box office and received mixed reviews from critics. Then she starred in the thriller “Overexposed” (1990) directed by Larry Brand which was not very successful either. A further role in “The Omega Code” (1999) directed by Robert Marcarelli was also a failure. The last role Oxenberg landed was in the main cast of the feature film “Sanctimony” (2000) written and directed by Uwe Boll. The film was not successful either.
In 1998, Catherine married a film producer Robert Evans. However, their marriage was annulled nine days latert. In 1999, she married the actor Casper Van Dien: they have three children and currently reside in Malibu, California, USA.
“The Lair of the White Worm” (1988), “Overexposed” (1990), “The Omega Code” (1999), “The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation” (2010)
TV Shows
“The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana” (1982), “Dynasty” (1984-86), “Acapulco H.E.A.T.” (1994-95), “I Am Married Princess” (2005–present), “Watch over Me” (2006-2007)
(As a model): "I'm lucky I don't have a [royal] title. Being a princess can work against her in an enormous way. A lot of people don't want a name, they want a face. If models are known too well, it detracts from the impetus of the product."
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Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 39, a daughter named Amanda Maya Van Dien (aka Maya Van Dien) on September 20, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA. Child's father is her now estranged 2nd husband, Casper Van Dien.
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(September 26, 2015) Her 2nd husband of 16 years Casper Van Dien filed for divorce from her earlier this week.
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Casper Van Dien gave her an 8.3 carat diamond engagement ring with 92 yellow diamonds around the band.
Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 42, a daughter named Celeste Alma Van Dien (aka Celeste Van Dien) on October 3, 2003. Child's father is her now estranged 2nd husband, Casper Van Dien.
1/05: She and husband Casper Van Dien renewed their vows with his mother, Diane Van Dien, (an interfaith minister) presiding over the ceremony on the beach.
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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.
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Gave birth to her 1st child at age 29, a daughter named India Riven Oxenberg (aka India Oxenberg) on June 7, 1991. Child's father is unknown.
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Had brief romance with John Kerry, secretary of state 2013-present.
As of 2009, is #1387 in the line of succession to the British throne, as daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, granddaughter of Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark, and great-great granddaughter of King George I of Greece.
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Continued to work as a model when she was not making regular appearances on Dynasty (1981).
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Cousin of Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, a former gem expert at Sotheby's.
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She is the second cousin, once removed, of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales. Her great-granduncle, Prince Andrew of Greece, is Prince Charles's paternal grandfather.
Father is Howard Oxenberg. Mother is Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia. Catherine's father was from an Ashkenazi Jewish family. Catherine's mother's ancestry includes Serbian, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, and European Royal.
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Sister- Christina Oxenberg (born 1962), Half-brother- Nicholas Balfour (born 1970), from her mother's second marriage. Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia was also engaged to actor Richard Burton.
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Wears a size 7 shoe.
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Speaks fluent French and Spanish
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1985: Named on Harper's Bazaar list of "America's 10 Most Beautiful Women".
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Was named after her ancestress, Catherine the Great (Empress Catherine II, Tsarina of Russia).
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1979: Graduated from St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire.