Stone Cold Steve Austin Family Tree: The Story Behind WWE's Attitude Era Icon

Steven James Anderson (later Williams), known as Stone Cold Steve Austin, born 18 December 1964 in Austin, Texas, USA, is an American former pro wrestler — 6× WWE World Champion; 3× Royal Rumble winner (1997, 1998, 2001 — only 3-time winner until Cena tied); face of WWE's "Attitude Era" (1996-2001).

The Family's Roots: A Texas Family

Father left when Steve was very young; stepfather raised him.

His Parents

Biological Father: James Anderson — left when Steve was one.

Mother: Beverly Austin — Texas.

Stepfather: Ken Williams — took Steve as his son; Steve took Williams's name.

His Wives

Kathryn Burrhus — first wife; married 1990, divorced 1992.

Jeanie Clarke — second wife; British wrestler ("Lady Blossom"); married 18 December 1992; divorced 1999.

Debra Marshall — third wife; WWE Diva. Married 13 September 2000; divorced 21 February 2003.

Kristin Feres — fourth wife; married 13 February 2009.

His Daughters

Stephanie Williams, born 1992 — daughter with Jeanie.

Cassidy Williams, born 1996 — daughter with Jeanie.

The Austin Family Tree at a Glance

Biological Father: James Anderson.

Mother: Beverly Austin.

Stepfather: Ken Williams.

Wives: Kathryn Burrhus (m. 1990, div. 1992); Jeanie Clarke (m. 18 December 1992, div. 1999); Debra Marshall (m. 13 September 2000, div. 21 February 2003); Kristin Feres (m. 13 February 2009).

Daughters (Jeanie): Stephanie (b. 1992); Cassidy (b. 1996).

Stone Cold Steve Austin:

  • Born 18 December 1964, Austin, TX
  • North Texas State University (football scholarship)
  • Trained by "Chris Adams" 1989
  • WCW 1991-1995
  • ECW 1995
  • WWE 1996-2003: face of the Attitude Era with rivals McMahon, The Rock, Undertaker, Bret Hart, HBK, Triple H
  • 6× WWE World Champion
  • 3× Royal Rumble winner: 1997, 1998, 2001
  • Steve Austin 3:16 T-shirt: WWE's best-selling merchandise ever
  • Retired March 2003 (neck injuries)
  • Broken Skull Ranch (Sonora, Texas): host of CMT reality show; podcast host

What the Austin Family Story Teaches Us

A biological father who left. A stepfather whose name he took. Four marriages across three decades. Two daughters from his second marriage. A career that carried WWE through its most-financially-explosive period.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Stone Cold story carries the same lesson. Some careers give a company its most-profitable era.

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