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Beth Ostrosky Stern (born July 15, 1972)[1] is an American actress, author, model, and animal rights activist.

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Early life

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Beth Ostrosky was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] Her mother, Judy (née Jarema), is a former model and her father, Robert Ostrosky, is a dentist.[2] Stern was raised Roman Catholic.[3] She has two brothers.[4]

Stern attended Fox Chapel High School in suburban Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania,[5] and took classes for three years at the University of Pittsburgh before leaving to pursue a modeling career in New York City.[6]

Career

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Stern received her first noticeable role as one of the daughters of Ben Stiller's supposed birth parents in the 1996 film Flirting with Disaster. She played a more prominent role four years later in the film Whipped, with Amanda Peet. Stern has also appeared on television, appearing in the final season of G4 show Filter, and the Spike TV series Casino Cinema.

She has appeared in her own line of calendars, as well as on the covers of several magazines, including three times on FHM.[1] Votes from the readers of For Him Magazine ("FHM") placed Stern among FHM's 100 Sexiest Women of the Year in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2007( #76). AskMen.com placed Stern 96th in its list of the Most Desirable Women for 2007.[volume & issue needed][7]

In 2010, Stern authored Oh My Dog: How to Choose, Train, Groom, Nurture, Feed, and Care for Your New Best Friend,[8] which reached #5 on The New York Times Best Seller list of paperback advice books.[9] In 2014, she wrote the children's book Yoda: The Story of a Cat and his Kittens, which tells the story of a Persian cat with a heart condition that she and her husband adopted. She released a sequel, Yoda Gets a Buddy, the following year. Proceeds from both books went to support Bianca's Furry Friends, a 14,000-square-foot, cage-free animal shelter at the North Shore Animal League, named after the couple's deceased bulldog.[10][11]

Stern hosted the short-lived National Geographic reality television show Spoiled Rotten Pets in 2013.[12] Later that year, she was named as the host of the first annual Kitten Bowl, a Super Bowl counterprogramming special on the Hallmark Channel which, as of 2019, has continued to air annually with Stern as a cast member.[13][14]

Personal life

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Howard and Beth Stern in 2011

Radio personality Howard Stern, who is 18 years her senior, proposed to Beth Ostrosky on February 13, 2007, after seven years of dating.[15] The couple married at Le Cirque restaurant in New York City on October 3, 2008, in a ceremony officiated by actor Mark Consuelos.[16] As of 2019, the Sterns primarily reside in the Town of Southampton on Long Island, though they also own homes in Manhattan and in Palm Beach, Florida.[17]

Beth Stern maintains dedicated "foster rooms" in all three of her residences for cats and kittens in need of permanent homes, a project she began in 2013.[18] That same year, she launched a personal Instagram account which soon became focused on the animals in her care.[19][20] As of 2019, it has more than half a million followers and has helped Stern to facilitate roughly 1,000 adoptions.[21]

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Beth Ostrosky Stern (born July 15, 1972) is an American actress, author, model, and animal rights activist best known for her marriage to radio personality and her advocacy for . Raised in , , in a family that rescued pets, Stern developed a lifelong passion for animals from an early age, influenced by her experiences with dogs, cats, and other creatures. She attended Fox Chapel High School and studied English literature at the for three years before leaving to pursue a modeling career in . Stern began her professional life as a model, gracing the covers of magazines such as , Maxim, and Stuff, and was named one of FHM's "100 Sexiest Women" multiple times between 2002 and 2007. She transitioned into acting with guest appearances on television shows like and roles in films such as Flirting with Disaster (1996). Her modeling and acting work established her in the entertainment industry before she shifted focus to writing and . As an author, Stern has published several New York Times bestsellers centered on pet care and , including : How to Choose, Train, Groom, Nurture, Feed, and Care for Your New Best Friend (2010), a comprehensive guide to ownership, and the children's book : The Story of a Cat and His Kittens (2014), inspired by her own pets. Other works include Gets a Buddy (2016) and Coco and Stephen, Together Forever (2024), the latter co-authored with and focusing on themes of friendship and loss through animal characters. Stern's most prominent contributions are in animal rights, where she has served as the national spokesperson since 2004 and board member since 2018 for North Shore Animal League America, following her initial volunteering at one of their events. She and her husband have fostered over 2,000 cats and kittens since 2013, promoting no-kill shelters and adoption through and public campaigns; together, they established Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center in memory of their late Bianca. As of 2024, their home includes nine rescue pets, comprising seven cats and two rabbits, many with special needs. Stern met in 2000 at a mutual friend's dinner party, and after dating for eight years, the couple married on October 3, 2008, at restaurant in in a ceremony attended by over 200 guests. This union marked Stern's first marriage and Howard's second, blending their personal lives with shared commitments to animal rescue and .

Early life and education

Family background

Beth Ostrosky Stern was born Elizabeth Anne Ostrosky on July 15, 1972, in , . She grew up in the affluent suburb of Fox Chapel, where she was raised in a Roman Catholic household alongside her two younger brothers. Her father, Robert Ostrosky, was a renowned dentist whose professional stability provided a solid foundation for the family. Her mother, Judy (née Jarema), had worked as a model, bringing an element of creativity and poise to the household that subtly influenced Beth's early exposure to aesthetics and public presentation. The family maintained a close-knit dynamic rooted in Catholic traditions, emphasizing values of community and discipline during her formative years in Pittsburgh. This nurturing environment in Fox Chapel shaped her initial worldview, fostering a blend of Midwestern practicality from her father's career and an appreciation for elegance from her mother's background, before she transitioned to formal education in the area.

Education

Ostrosky Stern attended , located in the suburb of . She graduated from the school before pursuing higher education. Following high school, she enrolled at the , where she spent three years studying English literature. After completing three years of coursework, Ostrosky Stern chose to leave the university without graduating in order to relocate to and focus on her modeling career full-time.

Professional career

Modeling and acting

Ostrosky Stern moved to in the early 1990s at age 19 to pursue a modeling career, following initial work in during her late teens. She quickly established herself in the industry, appearing in catalogs and magazines across , , , and . Her acting debut came in 1996 with a small role as one of the twin sisters in the comedy film Flirting with Disaster, directed by David O. Russell and starring Ben Stiller. In 2000, she appeared in the romantic comedy Whipped, playing a supporting role opposite Amanda Peet. She also made guest appearances on soap operas such as All My Children (as a waitress) and Less than Perfect (as Joelle in 2003). Stern made television appearances, including in the final season of the G4 network's pop culture show Filter and as a host on Spike TV's Casino Cinema from 2004 to 2007. Stern's modeling work gained wider recognition through features in prominent men's magazines; she was ranked among FHM's 100 Sexiest Women lists in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2007. In 2007, .com placed her at #96 on its Most Desirable Women list. She graced covers of (multiple times), Stuff, and regional publications like and Social Life Magazine.

Authorship

Beth Ostrosky Stern has authored several books centered on themes of pet care, , and the joys of animal companionship, drawing from her personal experiences with s and cats. Her first book, : How to Choose, Train, Groom, Nurture, Feed, and Care for Your New Best Friend, published on May 4, 2010, offers practical advice for new owners, compiling expert tips alongside anecdotes from her life with pets. The book, co-written with Kristina Grish, quickly gained popularity and reached number five on the Best Seller list for advice, how-to, and miscellaneous titles in May 2010. A portion of its proceeds supported organizations, including the North Shore Animal League America. Stern expanded into children's literature with Yoda: The Story of a Cat and His Kittens, released on November 18, 2014, which recounts the true story of her , who manages a heart condition while caring for foster kittens. Illustrated by Devin Crane, the book emphasizes for animals and the importance of veterinary care, making it an engaging tool for young readers to learn about responsibility. All proceeds from the publication benefited Bianca’s Furry Friends, a cage-free feline adoption center at the North Shore Animal League America. In 2015, she published the sequel Yoda Gets a Buddy on December 1, continuing the narrative as Yoda welcomes a blind foster kitten named Buddy into his home, highlighting themes of inclusion and the rewards of cat adoption. Like the previous installment, it features illustrations by Devin Crane and directs all proceeds to support Bianca’s Furry Friends, reinforcing Stern's commitment to animal shelters through her writing. In 2026, she is set to publish the children's book Coco and Stephen, Together Forever, co-authored with Margaret McNamara and illustrated by Joanie Stone, focusing on themes of friendship between a kitten and a bunny.

Television hosting

Beth Ostrosky Stern hosted the reality series Spoiled Rotten Pets on Nat Geo Wild in 2013, where she visited the homes of pet owners who lavishly pamper their animals, showcasing extravagant treatments and lifestyles for cats, dogs, and other pets. The show highlighted the deep bonds between owners and their animals through humorous and indulgent segments, aligning with Stern's passion for pet advocacy. Stern has hosted the annual pet adoption event, originally titled the Kitten Bowl on the since its debut in 2014, a counter-programming event featuring adoptable kittens "competing" in a playful football-themed spectacle. The program was rebranded as the Great American Rescue Bowl on in 2023, expanding to include puppies and dogs alongside kittens, and is produced in partnership with North Shore Animal League America, emphasizing no-kill shelters and facilitating adoptions for all featured animals. Co-hosted with celebrities such as and Tamera Mowry-Housley in later editions, through the event Stern promotes by spotlighting rescue stories and encouraging viewers to visit shelters, contributing to adoption initiatives.

Animal rights activism

Organizational involvement

Beth Ostrosky Stern has served as the national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, since 2004. In this capacity, she has also served as a board member since 2018, using her public profile to promote its mission of rescuing and rehoming animals nationwide. Stern's advocacy through the organization emphasizes from s, the importance of spaying and to control pet overpopulation, and efforts to combat s, which she has described as "horrendous" commercial breeding facilities where animals endure inhumane conditions. She has actively participated in the group's puppy mill rescue operations, including welcoming and aiding the rehabilitation of dogs seized from such facilities. Additionally, Stern contributes to fundraising events like the annual Celebration of Rescue gala and produces announcements urging viewers to adopt shelter pets rather than purchase from breeders. In 2013, she co-founded Bianca’s Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center with her husband at North Shore Animal League America, a cage-free facility named after their late Bianca to support cat rehabilitation and . Proceeds from Stern's books, including titles like and , have been directed to support Bianca's Furry Friends. These contributions have helped fund medical care and habitat improvements for rescued animals.

Fostering and adoptions

Since 2013, Beth Ostrosky Stern has dedicated spaces in her homes as foster rooms to care for cats and kittens awaiting adoption, providing them with a nurturing environment outside of shelters. As of 2025, she and her husband have fostered over 2,000 cats and kittens. Through her Instagram account @bethostern, which she began using to document and promote her fostering efforts around that time, Stern has shared daily updates, photos, and videos of her fosters to connect them with potential adopters. By 2019, the account had surpassed 500,000 followers and helped facilitate nearly 1,000 adoptions via direct inquiries and an adoption email ([email protected]). As of 2025, the account has over 1 million followers. Stern's personal rescue stories highlight her hands-on approach; for instance, in 2010, she rescued a named , who was diagnosed with a severe heart condition and given only months to live, but he thrived under her care and became famous for adopting and nursing orphaned kittens as a surrogate parent, inspiring a series of children's books. She collaborates closely with shelters such as North Shore Animal League America to handle transport, veterinary care, and initial intakes, ensuring fosters receive professional support while she focuses on socialization and rehoming.

Personal life

Marriage to Howard Stern

Beth Ostrosky Stern met radio personality in early 2000 at a dinner party in , where she was initially on a with another man but ended up talking with Stern instead. The two began dating shortly thereafter, marking the start of a relationship that would last over seven years before their engagement. Their connection grew steadily, with Stern publicly acknowledging their romance by October 2000 during outings at trendy spots. Stern proposed to Ostrosky Stern on February 13, 2007, surprising her with a 5.2-carat ring while they were in bed together. After dating for seven years, the couple announced the engagement on Stern's show, noting that no immediate wedding plans were set. The pair married on October 3, 2008, in an intimate ceremony at restaurant in , officiated by actor and attended by approximately 180 guests, including Stern's Sirius colleagues. Ostrosky Stern wore a custom Marchesa gown, while Stern opted for a traditional black tuxedo. The couple has no children together, having chosen instead to focus on their shared passion for animal rescue; they have fostered more than 2,000 cats and kittens since 2013 as a central part of their life. This joint in has strengthened their bond, with Stern crediting it for enhancing their marriage.

Residences and pets

Beth Ostrosky Stern and her husband, , maintain primary residences across New York and , including a custom-built waterfront mansion in , purchased in 2005 for $20 million on a 4.35-acre estate with eight bedrooms and twelve bathrooms. They also own a two-floor luxury in Manhattan's . Additionally, the couple acquired a 40,000-square-foot beachfront mansion in , in 2013 for $52 million, featuring an outdoor pool, structured gardens, and direct ocean access. These properties accommodate an extensive collection of pets, with a particular emphasis on ; at various points, their household has included up to 22 simultaneously, many of whom are fosters alongside permanent residents. Notable among them is , a white Persian with a heart condition who gained fame for nurturing orphaned kittens in their care. The family also shares their homes with multiple . As of 2024, their home includes nine pets: seven and two rabbits, many with . Stern has fostered hundreds of and kittens over the years in these spaces, contributing to more than 2,000 adoptions through her efforts since 2013. To support their pet-centered lifestyle, the Sterns have modified their homes with dedicated foster areas, including a guest bedroom in their apartment outfitted with wood flooring, ten litter boxes, climbing trees, toys, and screened windows for ventilation. Furniture is protected using claw-trimming routines, , and aluminum foil on vulnerable surfaces to accommodate the active feline population. Following her marriage, Stern's daily routine has centered on , beginning with early-morning care for the household's rotating of rescues, which her has credited with strengthening their relationship through shared compassion for the animals. Stern also plays a key role in fostering animals to facilitate their adoptions.

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