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Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens was an American actress and model best known for films such as *Girls! Girls! Girls!*, *The Nutty Professor*, and *The Poseidon Adventure*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Stella Stevens was an American actress and model best known for films such as *Girls! Girls! Girls!*, *The Nutty Professor*, and *The Poseidon Adventure*. Born Estelle Caro Eggleston in Mississippi, she began her screen career in 1959 and won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress. She died in Los Angeles in 2023 at age 84.

Early life and background

Stella Stevens was born Estelle Caro Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi, and was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Sources describe her as an only child.

Acting career

She began acting in 1959 and became known for film roles in the 1960s and 1970s. Her best-known performances include *Girls! Girls! Girls!*, *The Nutty Professor*, and *The Poseidon Adventure*.

Public image and modelling

In addition to acting, Stevens worked as a model and appeared in Playboy pictorials. She was widely promoted as a glamour figure during the 1960s.

Death and legacy

Stevens died in Los Angeles in 2023 at age 84. Obituaries highlighted her status as a prominent Hollywood actress of the 1960s.

Key facts

  • Stella Stevens was born Estelle Caro Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
  • She began her acting career in 1959 and won the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year.
  • She appeared in notable films including *Girls! Girls! Girls!*, *The Nutty Professor*, and *The Poseidon Adventure*.
  • She also worked as a model and appeared in Playboy pictorials.
  • She died in Los Angeles on February 17, 2023 at age 84.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Stella Stevens?
She was an American actress and model known for 1960s and 1970s film roles.
What was Stella Stevens's birth name?
Her birth name was Estelle Caro Eggleston.
What was Stella Stevens best known for?
She was best known for *Girls! Girls! Girls!*, *The Nutty Professor*, and *The Poseidon Adventure*.
Did Stella Stevens win any awards?
Yes. She won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress.
When did Stella Stevens die?
She died on February 17, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_Stevens
    Supports: Birth name, birth/death dates, occupation, career start, Golden Globe award.
  2. Mississippi Encyclopedia — https://www.mississippiencyclopedia.org/entries/stella-stevens/
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, death information, biography.
  3. Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/stella-stevens
    Supports: Acting credits, Golden Globe award, model work, Playmate references.
  4. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/17/movies/stella-stevens-dead.html
    Supports: Death date, age, cause of death, birth details.