The 2017 feature film Baywatch cast Kelly Rohrbach as C. J. Parker, marking a significant turn in her career that transitioned from athletic competition to professional acting. Born in New York City in 1990, she developed a background in theatre and sports that facilitated her move from collegiate athletics into high-profile entertainment and modelling roles.
Early Development and Athletics
Raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, Rohrbach attended Greenwich Academy where she engaged in competitive golf. This pursuit earned her an athletic scholarship to Georgetown University. As a member of the Georgetown Hoyas, she played golf at the collegiate level until her graduation in 2012 with a degree in theatre. Following her time at Georgetown, she moved to London to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
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After two years in Hollywood, Rohrbach secured minor roles in various television series, including Two and a Half Men, The New Normal, Rizzoli & Isles, Broad City, and Rush. She expanded her presence into modeling, featuring in a 2014 holiday marketing campaign for Gap Inc. and a 2015 campaign for Old Navy denim. The 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue named her Rookie of the Year.
Film Roles and Production
The 2017 film Baywatch, based on the television series produced between 1989 and 2001, provided a prominent role for Rohrbach. Beyond performance, she transitioned into production. In 2026, she produced the documentary film baby/girls, which documented the lives of three teenage mothers living in rural Arkansas.
Personal Life
Rohrbach maintains a profile in the public record concerning her personal life. She dated actor and producer Leonardo DiCaprio during 2015. In 2019, she married attorney Steuart Walton, an heir to the Walton family. The couple announced they were expecting their first child, a boy, in December 2021.
Fast facts
- Born: 21 January 1990
- Birthplace: New York City, United States
- Education: Georgetown University, Greenwich Academy
- Athletics: Golf (Georgetown Hoyas)
- Spouse: Steuart Walton
- Notable Role: C. J. Parker in Baywatch
Questions readers ask
What degree did Kelly Rohrbach earn at Georgetown University?
She graduated in 2012 with a degree in theatre.
What documentary did Rohrbach produce in 2026?
She produced baby/girls, a film following three teenage mothers in rural Arkansas.
