Chase Stokes Celebrates Kelsea Ballerini's Birthday with Sweet Tribute: 'Dirty 30 Looks Pretty Damn Good on You'

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Photo:hichasestokes/Instagram hichasestokes/Instagram Kelsea Balleriniis turning 30 with some love fromboyfriend Chase Stokes. The “Blindsided” singer celebrated a new decade on Tuesday with a sweet tribute from herOuter Banksstar beau, whoshared a carousel of photos to Instagram. “dirty 30 looks pretty damn good on you ballerini. i love you ❤️,” he captioned the post. Stokes, 30, shared a mix of high-fashion looks and goofy shots from his camera roll, including a video of the couple singing together in the car, sharing a hug and Ballerini celebrating her big day with a “30” tiara and balloons....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Robert Berry

Chase Stokes Joins Kelsea Ballerini on Stage for a Shot to Celebrate Final Shows with Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney, Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.Photo:Allister Ann Allister Ann Before Chesney, 55, performed “You and Tequila” in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday night, Ballerini, 29, joined him on stage — and she brought her actor boyfriend along with her. “It is the second to last city of this tour,” Ballerini said asChase Stokesjoined her and Chesney on stage, a shot of tequila for each of them in his hands....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Gary Hall

Chase Stokes Lived in His Car Before Landing Role on 'Outer Banks' : 'I Never Got Caught'

BeforeOuter Banks,Chase Stokeswas just trying to make ends meet.During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel LiveThursday, the 28-year-old actor said he faced a slew of struggles before landing the role of John B in the hit Netflix series, including living in his car for two months.“There was a strategy to it,“Stokes told guest host Anthony Andersonof operating out of the TCL Chinese Theatre parking lot. “You don’t want to park in a corner....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Madeline Thompson

Chase Stokes Recalls How He Majorly 'Effed Up' His 'Stranger Things' Audition: 'I Forgot All the Lines'

Chase Stokes’Stranger Thingsaudition didn’t go exactly as planned.TheOuter Banksstar, 30, detailed the moment he blew the important audition while reading for the part of Steve Harrington in the Netflix series.“I actually read for Steve Harrington and I forgot all the lines andabsolutely effed up,” Stokes toldAccess Hollywoodat a recentOuter Banksfan event. “I drove eight hours from Atlanta back to Orlando regretting every moment of my life on that.“Despite the audition-gone-wrong, Stokes confirmed, “The Duffer brothers decided to write me back into the show....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Faith Short

Chase Stokes Says Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini Gives His Style a Dose of 'Yeehaw' (Exclusive)

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini at “Shucked” premiere.Photo:Bruce Glikas/Getty Bruce Glikas/Getty Kelsea Ballerini’s country style is rubbing off on her boyfriendChase Stokes. On Monday, theOuter Banksactor, 31, walked the red carpet at the CFDA Fashion Awards, where he revealed to PEOPLE how his country singer girlfriend has influenced his look. “Honestly, she’s given me a little yeehaw,” Stokes tells PEOPLE of Ballerini, 30. “I mean, I grew up in the south, so like not entirely, but she’s definitely brought it out in me....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Ryan Campos

Chase Stokes Says He Didn't Know 'How to Process' His First Anxiety Attack at 15

Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty When it comes to mental health,Chase Stokesknows the importance of speaking up. TheOuter Banksstar, 29, opened up about his own experience with anxiety while accepting an award fromGlenn Close’s organization Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) at theRevels & Revelations 9 eventon Thursday. “I remember being 15 and having my first anxiety attack and not knowing how to process it and not knowing where it came from, and wishing I had an outlet to figure out how to understand those things,” he said, perE!...

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Jamie Burton

Chase Stokes Says He's 'Absolutely a Fan' of Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini: 'Who Isn't?'

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Taylor Hill/FilmMagicChase Stokesis singing his praise forKelsea Ballerini.Whileappearing on theTodayshowFriday, theOuter Banksactor, 30, opened up about his relationship with girlfriend Ballerini, 29.After co-hostSheinelle Jonespointed out that that star will be serving as the musical guest onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend to Stokes, she asked him if he was a fan of theRolling Up the Welcome Matartist.“Absolutely, I’m a fan,” he said. “Who isn’t a fan?...

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1363 words · Calvin Crawford

Chase Stokes Says He's 'Having a Good Time' with Kelsea Ballerini amid Romance Rumors

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Taylor Hill/FilmMagicChase Stokesis breaking his silence aboutKelsea Ballerini.On Wednesday, theOuter Banksstar addressed the romance rumors with Ballerini — which weresparked earlier this month— during an interview withTMZ.“She’s a sweet girl,” Stokes, 30, told the outlet. “We’re having a good time and that’s all I’ll say.“Last week, the “HEARTFIRST” singer, 29, and the actor were spotted getting cozy at the Georgia vs. TCU game at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1734 words · William Brown

Chase Stokes Says He's 'So Excited' for Kelsea Ballerini's 'SNL' Performance: 'She's the Best'

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage, Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Kelsea Balleriniis performing onSaturday Night Livein March, andChase Stokesis already “very, very proud of her” for landing the gig. Stokes, 30, opened up about his rumored girlfriend, 29, and her upcoming performance during an interview withExtraat the premiere ofOuter Banks' third season this week. “She’s an incredible human being,” Stokessaid. “I adore her to death. This is a huge moment for her....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Monique Schwartz

Chase Stokes Surprises Kelsea Ballerini on Tour in 'Best 24 Hours' — See the Sweet Moment

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini at the CMT Music Awards on April 2, 2023.Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Kelsea BalleriniandChase Stokesare putting their “Heartfirst” while she’s on tour. The pair shared a sweet moment on Instagram of theOuter Banksstar, 30, surprising Ballerini as she got off the plane to play at a new city during her latest tour. The “Miss Me More” singer, 29,shared a video of the event, in which Stokes could be seen waiting for her outside a black car as she descended the steps of her airplane....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Brittany Branch

Chase Stokes Talks New Season of 'Outer Banks' and 'Having a Good Time' with Singer Kelsea Ballerini

Fans of Netflix’s hit seriesOuter Bankscan expect the upcoming third season to be “filled with surprises,” according to starChase Stokes.“I think they are going to be thoroughly impressed and relieved with certain things,” the 30-year-old actor tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “And then other things are going to continue to keep them on the edge of their seat.“Stokes — who portrays the leader of the Pogues crew, John B — says he is drawn to the character “because regardless of the obstacles that he faces, he’s willing to take them head-on....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Jessica Perez

Chase Sui Wonders on 'Pretending' to Know 'What the Freak I'm Doing' in Real Life, Like Sam in 'City on Fire'

Chase Sui Wondersand herCity on Firecharacter have a lot in common. Wonders' life fortunately hasn’t necessarily aligned withthatpart of the storyline, but instead with Sam’s “coming-of-age journey” that’s explored in the first two episodes of the series. The actress tells PEOPLE that the journey Sam is “presenting to the world is outpacing the journey she’s actually going through.” “To everyone else, she’s got it all together. She’s cool, she’s calm, she’s confident, she knows all the answers,” Wonders explains....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Randy Brown

Chase Sui Wonders Says Acting with Pete Davidson 'Is My Favorite Thing' and Calls 'Bupkis' 'Close to the Heart'

Photo: Rosalind O’Connor/Peacock via Getty Chase Sui Wondersis happy to share the screen with boyfriendPete Davidson. After initially meeting on the set ofBodies Bodies Bodiesin 2021, the 26-year-old actress knew she and herBupkiscostar, 29, “could work together super well.” “He’s such a pro, and acting with him is my favorite thing,” she toldNylon. “As soon as I got ontoBupkis, it felt like we were flowing again. The relationship’s a lot less toxic inBupkisthan it is inBodies, which is a lot more fun to play....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Jennifer Santos