8 Facts About Sunshine Deia Tutt We Bet You Didn't Know!
American actress and former pageant model, Sunshine Deia Tutt, born on September 23, 1976, in Brownsville Texas, is famous for appearances in ‘Monkeybone’, ‘Deal or No Deal, and ‘Sunset Tan’.
She is also known to be the ex-wife of comedian Chris Kattan of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘The Middle’ fame.
With 5ft 8 inches of height, she gave modeling a shot before turning to an acting career which she left as she found a passion for interior designing.
The actress had always had an eye for design as she completed her high school education from St.Joseph’s Academy and went on to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Texas.
Below are Eight Facts About Sunshine Deia Tutt We Bet You Didn't Know!
Marriage Controversy:
Sunshine Deia Tutt was married to American actor, comedian, and author, Chris Kattan who is famous for his stints on Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he was seen doing over two dozen celebrity impersonations.
They dated for quite some time after which Kattan proposed to Tutt on December 24, 2006, at her grandparents' home in Gainesville Texas. She said yes and they got married two years later on June 28 of 2008 in Oakhurst, California.
Sadly their union didn't last for too long as they decided to separate after only eight weeks of marriage on August 10, 2008. They finalized their divorce in February of 2009. There were rumors of Chris accusing Tutt of cheating while he was away filming and that he even caught her red-handed.
However, it doesn’t seem to be true and the couple still remains on good terms and are friends. Tutt even posts their pictures on Instagram.
Magazine Girl:
Many fans don't know that Tutt started her career as a model. She was so popular that she was in competition to win the title of Miss FHM (For Him Magazine) in 2006 in the magazine’s annual beautiful women contest. She eventually lost the title to Diana Chiafair.
Interior designer:
As her education suggests, Tutt has always had a passion for arts and design. After a brief career in acting, she found her true calling in interior design.
She entered the industry as a Design Consultant for the KOI Group providing color consultations for their new restaurant at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.
It didn't take long for her talent to catch the eye of famous designers like Ralph Lauren and Karan Brady and she started work as a junior designer under their mentorship.
A successful interior designer, Tutt has provided her services for celebrities like Kobe Bryant, Sofia Vergara, Britney Spears, and Christian Audigier among others.
Dog lover:
She is an avid dog lover at heart. Her Instagram posts are full of the picture of her dog ‘IZZY’.
Has a sister who is 21 years younger:
That's true, the designer posted this picture of them both notifying followers of their big age difference! They spend time together every spring break and Tutt makes sure to visit her darling sister every year.
Breast Cancer:
Her mom has stage 3 breast cancer and currently undergoing treatment. The news was devastating to her because she is the closest to her mother and considers her to be her best friend.
Net Worth:
As a successful interior designer and a former model and actress, Sunshine Deia Tutt has earned herself an estimated net worth of over $500,000. Her current position as a director at the Sublime Design LLC, surely adds to that estimation.
Social Media:
With almost 3.5 k followers on Instagram, Tutt is quite active on the medium as she regularly posts her career and life updates. You can find her at @sunshinetutt
