Kate Chastain Biography
Kate Chastain is a reality TV star and former chief stew on the Bravo series “Below Deck.”
She is known for her sharp wit, no-nonsense attitude, and impeccable work ethic. Chastain is originally from Melbourne Beach, Florida. She appeared in “Below Deck” for six seasons. After Below Deck, Chastain started a production company, Remotely Possible Productions. She also runs a non-profit resale called the Genesis Boutique. Chastain now appears on Couch Talk with Captain Lee on Bravo. She is currently living in New York City.
Kate Chastain Age | Birthday
Chastain is 40 years old as of 2023. She was born on January 2, 1983, so she celebrates her birthday on the 2nd of January each year.
Kate Chastain Parents
Kate was born and raised in Sacramento, California. She is the youngest of four children. Her father, Michael Monastery, was a rock musician and her mother, Jerri Renee Hastey, was a stay-at-home mom. Kate has two brothers and one sister. Kate’s parents divorced when she was 7 years old and her mother was later remarried.
Kate Chastain Nationality and Ethnicity
Chastain is an American citizen. Several online sources quote that she holds mixed ethnicity.
Kate Chastain Height
Chastain stands at a height measurement of 5 feet and 5 inches (approximately).
Kate Chastain Partner
Kate is openly bisexual. She had been in a relationship with her girlfriend, Ro Hernandez, since 2016. However, they two broke up, and Kate has been linked to dating other people including Ben Robinson and Josh Carter.
Kate Chastain Husband
Chastain is not married as of August 2023. She has however being in several romantic relationships with both women and men. She was in a relationship with a Below Deck co-star Ben Robinson.
Kate Chastain Baby, Baby Daddy
In March 2023, Chastain welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Sullivan Cay. She shared the exciting news via her Instagram account. Fans of Below Deck were quick to suggest that Kate’s Below Deck co-star Ben Robinson was the father of her baby. However, Chastain addressed the rumors via her Instagram making it clear that Ben Robinson was not her baby’s/son’s father. Despite the rumors and speculations about who Kate’s baby father is, Chastain has not revealed any information regarding her son’s father. She has kept the matter private as she focuses on raising her son.
Kate Chastain Education
Chastain went to El Camino Elementary School Our Lady of Lourdes. She then attended the University of Central Florida for her college education.
Kate Chastain Career
Kate began her career in yachting in 2007. She worked her way up the ranks, eventually becoming a chief stew. In 2014, she was cast on the first season of Below Deck. She quickly became a fan favorite for her quick wit and her ability to handle even the most demanding guests.
After her career in Below Deck, Chastain started her own production company, Remotely Possible Productions. She also runs the Genesis Boutique, a non-profit resale store in Florida, which raises money for Genesis House, a charity for homeless women and children.
Kate Chastain Below Deck
Kate appeared on “Below Deck” for seven seasons. She was the chief stew for the first six seasons and then served as a friend of the crew for the seventh season. During her time on the show, Kate had her fair share of drama with the other crew members, but she always managed to keep her cool. She was also a great mentor to the younger stews.
Couch Talk with Captain Lee and Kate Chastain
After leaving Below Deck, Kate hosted the Bravo series Couch Talk with Captain Lee and Kate Chastain. The show is a spin-off of “Below Deck” and features Kate and Captain Lee Rosbach discussing the latest episodes of the show. The spinoff premieres on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10 pm on Bravo.
Kate Chastain Net worth
Kate has an estimated net worth of $300,000-$1 million. She made most of her money from her work on “Below Deck.” She also has a successful career as a motivational speaker and author. Kate is the author of a book titled Lucky Charming.
Kate’s Instagram handle is @kate_chastain, with 1 million followers as of August 2023.