Samantha Speno is an American entrepreneur, makeup artist, wardrobe stylist, and former gymnastics trainer who gained fame through her appearance on the reality show ‘Sunset Tan.’ With a background in gymnastics training, Samantha has successfully transitioned into the world of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. She co-owns a high-end jewelry line and a website offering top-notch fashion and beauty services. Additionally, Samantha has experience as a real-estate agent and has worked for a St. Louis-based company. Despite her divorce from professional wrestler Randy Orton, Samantha has always received support from him, even investing a significant portion of her alimony into her entrepreneurial ventures.
Quick Facts
- Age: 41 Years
- Family: Spouse/Ex-: Randy Orton (m. 2007–2013), children: Alanna Marie Orton
- Born Country: United States
- Business Women
- Fashion Designers
- U.S. State: Missouri
Childhood & Early Life
Samantha was born on January 11, 1982, in Missouri, US. She grew up in the St. Charles/St. Louis area in Missouri. She attended ‘Francis Howell North High School’ and graduated in 2000. Samantha has been an active athlete since her school days. She played almost all sorts of sport, but she majorly focused on gymnastics. After graduating high school, Samantha took up a job at a local bar.
Career
Samantha began her career as a gymnastics instructor. After working as an instructor for several years, she explored other professions. In 2007, Samantha participated in the ‘E!’ reality series ‘Sunset Tan.’ The series documented the lives of the employees of a Los Angeles-based tanning salon called ‘Sunset Tan.’ The series earned Samantha massive popularity, which helped her grow in her entrepreneurial ventures.
Samantha owns a jewelry line called ‘Rocks and Stars,’ which launched its ‘Twitter’ and ‘Facebook’ page in 2012. The brand offers exclusive custom-made jewelry for the high-end market. She is also the owner of ‘Stultify Incorporation Limited.’ She started the company along with her friend Shannon Tinoisamoa. ‘Stultify’ has an in-house team of talented makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, hair stylists, airbrush tanning specialists, and photographers who together form a “one-stop” beautification shop.
Samantha has worked for a real-estate company named ‘Experience,’ belonging to the ‘Kathy Helbig Group.’ She joined the company as a buyer specialist and design consultant. Her problem-solving and negotiating skills helped her bring business and eventually grow in the company.
Family & Personal Life
Samantha was married to professional wrestler and actor Randy Orton, but they divorced later. The two first met at a bar. Randy had a leg injury and was enjoying drinks with his friends when he noticed Samantha. He limped toward her to make a conversation, and they exchanged phone numbers a few moments later. The following day, Randy asked Samatha out for a date. Eventually, the two started a relationship and got engaged in 2005. On September 21, 2007, the two got married. They had a daughter, Alanna Marie Orton, on July 12, 2008.
After a few blissful years, Samantha and Randy’s marriage took a tumultuous turn. Randy’s professional commitments kept him away from home for a significant part of the year, leaving Samantha lonely. Hence, they eventually grew apart and decided to get divorced. They separated in 2012 and finally divorced in June 2013. Samantha was granted Alanna’s legal and physical custody, while Randy was ordered to pay the child maintenance and had the visitation rights. Randy received one of their houses, his gun collection, and all his jewelry. The divorce agreement also granted Randy the possession of his 2012 ‘Range Rover,’ his 2011 ‘Bentley,’ and his 2009 ‘Harley Davidson.’ Even after the divorce, Samantha has maintained a cordial relation with Randy.
Trivia
Samantha invested half of her alimony to start ‘Stultify Incorporation.’ Toward the beginning of 2012, Randy “tweeted” about Samantha’s upcoming venture.
Following his divorce, Randy married Kim Marie Kessler in 2015. Samantha, on the other hand, is still single, and there has been no news about her current relationship status.