Terrina Chrishell Stause (/tɛˌriːnə krɪˌʃɛl ˈstaʊs/, born July 21, 1981), professionally known as Chrishell Stause, is an American actress. She is known for her television roles as Amanda Dillon on All My Children and Jordan Ridgeway on Days of Our Lives.
Stause was born in Draffenville, Kentucky. She attended Murray State University, from which she received her B.A. in Theater in 2003. She is of Japanese, Spanish, and other European descent. Her unique name originated from the day of her birth. When her mother was in labor at a “Shell” station; “Chris”, the attendant, called for help. Thus, “Chrishell” was named..
Stause is best known for her portrayal of Amanda Dillon in the ABC soap opera All My Children, a role she began on May 4, 2005 when the character returned to Pine Valley after a five-year absence. The role of Amanda was previously portrayed by Alexis Manta. The soap was cancelled and ended on September 23, 2011, and later Stause guest starred in the second season of the Dana Delany series Body of Proof. She was a member of improvisational troupe The Groundlings in Los Angeles.