Selling Sunset Chrishell Stause’s secret tragedies from parents’ deaths to divorce
Chrishell Stause is the breakout star of Netflix’s Selling Sunset, which follows a group of estate agents as they sell luxurious high-end houses in LA
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Chrishell Stause is the breakout star of Netflix’s Selling Sunset but behind the scenes she’s suffered multiple tragedies.
Selling Sunset follows a group of estate agents as they sell high-end houses in LA.
Before becoming an estate agent Chrishell was best known for her acting career with her breakout role as Amanda Dillon in the ABC soap opera All My Children.
But while she’s enjoyed success in her career, Chrishell, 39, has endured heartache as she lost both her mum and dad within the space of the year.
She also went through a high-profile divorce from actor Justin Hartley, which will play out on season 3 of the show, dropping on Netflix today.
Here we take a look at Chrishell’s personal tragedies as Selling Sunset returns with a brand new series.
Losing her dad
Chrishell’s father died of lung cancer on Easter last year.
She announced the news on Instagram, writing: “We lost you today but it was a long, terrible battle with cancer that started taking you years ago.
“I choose to remember you the way you were before it took its hold on you.
“You are at peace now, and ever the Catholic man at heart, I think you chose Easter for a reason.”
Mum’s death a year later
In a cruel twist of fate, Chrishell’s mum died in July of the same type of cancer as her dad.
There was just over a year between the loss of both her parents.
Sharing the tragic news, Chrishell wrote on Instagram: “In disbelief that you are gone.
“Feeling just about every emotion, but I find comfort knowing Dad is up there taking care of you and showing you the ropes like only he could.
“Absolutely heartbreaking watching you take your last labored breath, but there is a peace knowing you two are together again, free from the pain that plagued your time here.
“A free spirit and rebel till the very end. My beautiful Mom, in your own words #F**kCancer.”
Heartbreaking divorce
Chrishell and Justin announced they were divorcing back in November after just two years of marriage.
It was Justin’s decision to get a divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences”.
Chrishell was said to be devastated by the split.
Speaking on the RealiTea with Derek Z podcast, she said: “Unfortunately, I’m in a position where more has been shared that I would have ever chosen because this was not a choice that I made.”
The divorce drama will play out on Selling Sunset, which Crishell has admitted will be painful for her to watch.
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