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Amber Stevens West and Her Family | Source: instagram.com/amberonistevenswest
Amber Stevens West and Her Family | Source: instagram.com/amberonistevenswest

Amber Stevens West's Parents, Husband and Children: Inside the Actress' Beautiful Close-Knit Family

Naomi Wanjala
May 07, 2023
05:15 P.M.

Fans are curious to know more about Amber Steven West's personal life following her notable performance in several movies and T.V. series. What many don't know is Amber Stevens West's parents are also famous and have established careers in the entertainment industry.

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Amber comes from a family of stars. She is the elder sister of Chyna Rose Stevens, a makeup artist. The 36-year-old actress inherited her artistic gene from her parents. Her father is a successful actor and radio host, while her mother is a former model.

Amber followed in her parents' footsteps and pursued a career in the entertainment industry. She has many acting credits under her belt. Some of her notable projects include the 2014 action film "22 Jump Street," the 2009 comedy film "Fired Up," and the comedy-drama series "Greek," in which she co-starred with her now husband, Andrew J. Stevens.

Radio host Shadoe Stevens (L) and Beverly Stevens at The Colony Theatre on April 4, 2018, in Burbank, California. | Source: Getty Images

Radio host Shadoe Stevens (L) and Beverly Stevens at The Colony Theatre on April 4, 2018, in Burbank, California. | Source: Getty Images

Amber Stevens West's Parents Are Legendary Radio Presenter Shadoe Stevens and Former Model Beverly Cunningham

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The actress is the daughter of radio personality Shadoe Stevens and former model and actress Beverly Cunningham. Her mother is African-American, while her father is of Norwegian, English, German, and Dutch descent.

Shadoe has had a successful career in radio, spanning over five decades. His passion for radio presenting began at 11 while in his hometown of Jamestown, North Dakota. He attended the University of Dakota and majored in Arts for three years.

He later switched to the University of Arizona and studied Drama and Journalism for two years. While in school, Shadoe worked full-time in radio to put himself through college. His hard work and determination opened many opportunities for him; he moved to Boston to become a D.J. at WRKO.

Shadoe Stevens and his wife Beverly Cunningham at the 18th Annual PRISM Awards at Skirball Cultural Center on April 22, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Shadoe Stevens and his wife Beverly Cunningham at the 18th Annual PRISM Awards at Skirball Cultural Center on April 22, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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It was during that time that he changed his name to Shadoe. After working for WRKO for a year, he got another opportunity in Los Angeles. With his talented voice, Shadoe became one of the most popular radio presenters in Los Angeles.

Some of his achievements include creating and launching three number-one L.A. stations, KROQ-FM, KRLA, and KMET-FM. He has also significantly contributed to multi-media art, production, writing, and painting. Per IMDb, he has written five children's books.

Amber Steven West's parents established a strong both with their children since they were little—the family is close-knit. The actress revealed during an interview they have family traditions, and they take bonding seriously.

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Amber Stevens West's husband, Andrew, told PEOPLE that the family shares a close bond and frequently visits each other since they live in the same city. He said:

"We're lucky that we all live in the same city. Not everybody has that. We're all a 15-20 minute car ride away from each other if we need each other, which is huge."

Amber Stevens West Is Married to Her Onscreen Boyfriend from 'Greek'

Amber and her husband, Andrew, share a beautiful love story. The pair first crossed paths on the set of ABC's drama series "Greek," where they were set to play a couple.

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Amber didn't slow down while pregnant with her second child; she continued working, thanks to her supportive family, who were always there to help her.

During an interview with Conan O'Brien, the actress recalled their first encounter, admitting that Andrew left a lasting impression on her. After the casting director introduced them, she went into the dressing room and stalked him online.

"He came in to play my boyfriend on the show. We were introduced by the casting director, and I remember I went back to the hair and makeup room immediately and started Googling him," she told the talk show host.

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The two spent the entire day together to shoot all their scenes for the episode. She recalled their first kiss, which happened in the last scene of that episode, revealing that their first smooch tasted like Indian food since Andrew had eaten some before the heavy makeout scene.

The actress enjoyed Andrew's company on the first day and asked the actor if he had a Facebook account. The pair began texting each other, and after four weeks, they started dating.

Amber and Andrew tied the knot in a colorful ceremony on December 6, 2014. The love birds exchanged vows at the Carondelet House on a Friday evening. The mom of two revealed it was the most magical night of her life, noting that she was looking forward to their future together.

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The bride stole glances in her beautiful gorgeous white gown while the groom rocked a black suit with a matching bow tie. The lovebirds have been happily married for almost a decade and occasionally shared cute pictures of their fun moments.

Amber Stevens West's husband is also an accomplished actor, and some of his acting credits include the 2014 thriller film "Bipolar," the drama series "Under the Dome," and the Emmy-Award-winning series "The Walking Dead," where he played Gareth. The series featured famous Hollywood stars such as Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

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Amber Stevens West and Her Husband Have Two Adorable Daughters

The "Run the World" actress and her husband share two children. They welcomed their first child, daughter Ava Laverne on October 07, 2018. The couple settled for their daughter's name Ava after a suggestion from one of their parents. Her middle name honors two great-grandmothers from each side of the family.

The lovebirds welcomed their second child, Winona Marie West, and introduced her to their Instagram followers on August 16, 2021. Amber didn't slow down while pregnant with her second daughter; she continued working, thanks to her supportive family, who were always there to help her.

Amber Stevens West's daughters have since grown; the girls seem photogenic from how they pose for pictures. The actress and her husband occasionally share their photos on social media.

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