Krista Allen, born on April 5, 1971, in Ventura, California, is an American actress, model, and stand-up comedian.
Raised in Houston and later Austin, Texas, Allen’s early life was marked by a diverse cultural heritage, including Portuguese, English, Irish, Scottish, German, Dutch, and Welsh ancestry.
Her parents, Dale and Katherine Allen, divorced when she was young, and she experienced a tumultuous adolescence, including running away from home at fourteen.
Initially aspiring to be a teacher, Allen studied at Austin Community College and the University of Texas, majoring in education.
However, her path shifted toward entertainment after working as a promotional model for the Texas Bikini Team and later moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
Beyond her on-screen work, Allen is a certified yoga instructor, a licensed therapist specializing in complex trauma and addiction recovery, and an advocate for neurodivergent communities, drawing from her own experiences with autism and ADHD.
She is also a dedicated vegan, running a blog called “Veggie Boom Boom” to share cruelty-free recipes, and a passionate animal lover involved with rescue organizations.
Siblings
Krista has one known sibling, an older brother named Dalton Earl Allen, Jr.
While limited details are available about their relationship, Dalton resides in San Francisco, California, with his wife and children.
He is a successful investor and serves as the CEO of Telluric Foods Company.
Dalton’s educational background includes studies at the University of Houston and the University of California, Berkeley.
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Career
Allen’s career in entertainment began in 1994 when she landed the lead role in the erotic television series Emmanuelle in Space, marking her entry into acting.
Her breakthrough came in 1996 when she was cast as Billie Reed on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, a role she played until 1999, earning widespread recognition.
That same year, she gained iconic status for her brief but memorable role as the “Elevator Girl” in the Jim Carrey comedy Liar Liar.
Allen’s versatility shone through in her portrayal of Jenna Avid on Baywatch Hawaii from 2000 to 2001, where she played a compelling villain for three seasons.
Her television credits are extensive, including guest appearances on popular shows like The X-Files, Friends, Charmed, Smallville, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Two and a Half Men, and Modern Family.
On the big screen, Allen appeared in films such as Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Anger Management (2003), and The Final Destination (2009).
Beyond acting, she has headlined stand-up comedy shows across Los Angeles and worked as a ghostwriter for comedy specials on Netflix and HBO.
From 2017 to 2018, she hosted a podcast, I’m Fine with Krista Allen, reviewing self-help books with celebrity guests.
Allen’s pursuit of personal growth led her to obtain her GED, study neuroscience and epigenetics, and become a licensed therapist and epigenetics coach, focusing on trauma, addiction, and neurodiversity advocacy.
She also created a T-shirt line called Superexcellent and is a certified yoga instructor, reflecting her diverse talents and interests.
Accolades
In 2023, Allen achieved a significant milestone by earning a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series for her role as Dr. Taylor Hayes on The Bold and the Beautiful, a role she played from 2021 to 2023.
This nomination, received in her first year as a recast for the character, highlighted her ability to captivate audiences in the competitive world of soap operas.
Additionally, Allen’s appeal and presence earned her a spot on Maxim magazine’s “Hot 100 of 2005” list, ranking at number 70, a testament to her popularity and charisma.
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