Kirsten Storms Biography: Husband, Awards, Height, Parents, Movies, Age, Ethnicity, YouTube

Kirsten Renee Storms, also known as Kirsten Storms, is a beloved American actress best known for her iconic roles as Zenon Kar in the Disney Channel Zenon film trilogy and as Maxie Jones on the long-running ABC soap opera General Hospital.

Through her charming performances in family films, voice work, and decades-long daytime television presence, she has entertained generations while openly sharing her personal journey of motherhood, health challenges, and resilience.

Quick Facts

• Full name: Kirsten Renee Storms
• Stage name: Kirsten Storms
• Born: April 8, 1984
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 160 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mike Storms, Karen Storms
• Siblings: Gretchen Storms, Austin Storms, Chris Storms
• Spouse: Brandon Barash
• Children: Harper Rose Barash
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net worth: $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Kirsten Renee Storms was born on April 8, 1984, in Orlando, Florida, to parents Mike Storms, a CBS sportscaster, and Karen Storms.

She grew up in the Greater Orlando area with siblings including younger sister Gretchen Storms, brother Austin Storms, and half-brother Chris Storms.

From a young age, Kirsten showed a passion for performing and was discovered by a talent scout at age five, leading her family to enroll her in intensive acting workshops.

She was homeschooled from third grade onward to accommodate her early career pursuits.

Career

Kirsten Storms began her professional path as a child actress with early appearances in commercials and guest roles on series like Second Noah and You Wish.

She gained widespread recognition starring as Zenon Kar in the popular Disney Channel films Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999), Zenon: The Zequel (2001), and Zenon: Z3 (2004), as well as Emily in Johnny Tsunami (1999).

She voiced Bonnie Rockwaller on the animated series Kim Possible and played Belle Black on NBC’s Days of Our Lives from 1999 to 2004, earning a Young Artist Award.

In 2005, she joined ABC’s General Hospital as Maxie Jones, a role she has portrayed for nearly two decades (with brief interruptions due to health issues).

Kirsten has also appeared in films like Sky High (2005) and provided voice work in Happy Feet (2006).

Known for her bubbly energy and dramatic range, she remains a daytime television staple while balancing acting with family life.

Personal Life

Kirsten Storms, 42 years old, is currently single following her divorce.

She was married to actor Brandon Barash (whom she met on General Hospital); the couple secretly wed in June 2013 and welcomed daughter Harper Rose Barash in January 2014 before filing for divorce in April 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.

They have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship, often prioritizing their daughter’s well-being, and have even lived together at times to support Harper.

There are no publicly known past relationships or engagements beyond this marriage.

Kirsten prioritizes motherhood, family time, and her health while sharing occasional glimpses of life on social media. Her height is 160 cm.

Net Worth

Kirsten Storms’ net worth is estimated at $6 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from her long-running role on General Hospital, Disney Channel films and residuals, voice work, guest appearances, and brand partnerships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kirstenstorms

Filmography

• Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999)
• Johnny Tsunami (1999)
• Zenon: The Zequel (2001)
• Zenon: Z3 (2004)
• Days of Our Lives (1999–2004, as Belle Black)
• Sky High (2005)
• Kim Possible (voice of Bonnie Rockwaller)
• General Hospital (2005–present, as Maxie Jones)
• Happy Feet (2006, voice)
• Various television guest roles and specials