Josie Maran Biography: Films, Husband, Net Worth, Instagram, Parents, Facebook, Nationality, Age, Awards

Johanna Selhorst Maran also known as Josie Maran is a well-known American model, actress, and business owner who first made her mark in fashion with covers on magazines like Glamour and Elle, plus big campaigns for Guess and Maybelline.

She shifted into acting with roles in films such as Van Helsing and The Aviator, showing her ease in both drama and action.

Profile

• Full Name: Johanna Selhorst Maran
• Stage Name: Josie Maran
• Born: May 8, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Menlo Park, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Model, Actress, Entrepreneur
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Parents: Unknown father, Roberta Maran
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: David Belle
• Children: Rumi Joon Alborzi, Indi Joon Alborzi
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $50 million USD

Early Life and Education

Josie Maran, a talented model, actress, and entrepreneur, came into the world on May 8, 1978, in Menlo Park, California.

Her father came from Russian Jewish roots and worked in eco-friendly building, while her mother Roberta handled art and home design.

She attended Castilleja School, an all-girls spot in nearby Palo Alto, from sixth grade through high school, where she balanced classes with early shoots.

Her background is American with mixed European ties, and she keeps her faith private.

Career

Josie Maran started modeling young, signing with Elite in Los Angeles at 17 and landing her first big cover on Glamour in 1998. She became the face of Guess that summer and fall, then built a strong list with over 25 ads, including spots for Maybelline from 1999 and three years in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit from 2000 to 2002.

She popped up in music videos too, like the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” as Howie D’s date.

Moving to acting, she took the lead in the indie film The Mallory Effect in 2002, then hit bigger screens with roles in Little Black Book and The Aviator in 2004, playing a glamorous singer.

That year, she also appeared as Marishka in Van Helsing opposite Hugh Jackman. Later films included The Gravedancers in 2006, where she handled horror elements well. On TV, she joined season 5 of Dancing with the Stars in 2007 but got cut first.

Her real shift came with business when she launched Josie Maran Cosmetics in 2007 at Sephora, centering on fair-trade argan oil she found on travels. The brand grew fast with eco-friendly, natural products sold at QVC and online, winning over fans for clean formulas.

Josie stepped back from full-time modeling and acting around 2005 to focus on family and her company, which now stands as a leader in sustainable beauty.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @josiemaran
• Facebook Handle: Josie Maran
• Twitter Handle: @josie_maran

Personal Life

Josie Maran, a talented model, actress, and entrepreneur, at 47 years old, shares her home with husband David Belle, a French parkour expert known from films like District 13.

They wed on August 26, 2018, blending their families after meeting through shared interests in health and adventure. She stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Before David, Josie was with photographer Ali Alborzi from around 2004, sharing two daughters: Rumi Joon, born in 2006, and Indi Joon, born in 2012 via backyard water births that Josie called empowering.

The girls stay close to their dad, and the family now makes up a lively group of six with David’s two kids from before.

Filmography

Film Roles:

• The Mallory Effect (2002) as Maxine
• Swatters (2002) as Julie
• Little Black Book (2004) as Lulu
• The Aviator (2004) as Jean Harlow
• Van Helsing (2004) as Marishka
• The Gravedancers (2006) as Kira Collins
• Need for Speed: Undercover (2008) as Chase Linh (voice/video game)

TV Roles:

• Dancing with the Stars (2007) as Herself (contestant, season 5)

Net Worth

Josie Maran, a talented model, actress, and entrepreneur, has her wealth estimated at $50 million USD.

This mostly flows from her cosmetics company, Josie Maran Cosmetics, launched in 2007 and sold through Sephora and QVC, with argan oil products driving big sales in the clean beauty space.