Who is Cara Kokenes? The story of Christopher Knight's wife

Who is Cara Kokenes? The story of Christopher Knight's wife

Christopher Knight is an American actor and businessman. He is the co-founder of Visual Software, a pioneering 3D graphics company and the founder of Kidwise Learningware. Knight is best known for starring as Peter Brady in the 1970s series The Brady Bunch. The actor is married to Cara Kokenes.

Christopher Knight and Cara Kokenes
Christopher Knight and Cara attend "The Inventor" U.S. Premiere (L). The couple attend The Real Love Boat Series Kick-off Party (R). Photo: Amy Graves, Jesse Grant (modified by author)
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Christopher has been married four times and divorced three times. He is currently married to Cara Kokenes. Before marrying the actor, Kokenes lived a private life and was known publicly for her fitness career. Discover more about Christopher Knight's current wife.

Profile summary

Full nameCara Kokenes Knight
GenderFemale
Date of birth10 June 1975
Age49 years old (as of January 2025)
Zodiac signGemini
Place of birthIllinois, Chicago, USA
Current residenceHermosa Beach, California, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristian
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'6"
Height in centimetres167
Weight in pounds126
Weight in kilograms57
Hair colourBlonde
Eye colourLight blue
Marital statusMarried
HusbandChristopher Knight
SchoolNazareth Academy High School
UniversityMiami University Florida
ProfessionFitness expert, marketer
Net worth$500,000 – $1 million

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Cara Kokenes' biography

Cara Kokenes Knight was born on June 10, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is of white ethnicity and American nationality. However, Kokenes has not shared any information about her kin.

Christopher Knight's wife grew up a shy, reserved girl who was always a bookworm. She attended Nazareth Academy High School before enrolling at Miami University in Ohio. Cara graduated with a bachelor of science in Exercise Physiology and a bachelor of arts in Psychology.

She furthered her studies by completing a master of Science in Kinesiology, specialising in Cardiac Rehabilitation. She graduated in 1997.

How old is Cara Kokenes?

She is 49 years old as of January 2025, having been born in 1975. Cara's zodiac sign is Gemini, and she celebrates her birthday on 10 June every year.

Five facts about Cara Kokenes
Five facts about Cara Kokenes. Photo: @JC Olivera (modified by author)
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Career

Cara Kokenes began her career in sales full-time and as a fitness model part-time. From 2000 to 2005, she worked as a Data Solutions Specialist for Optimus Solutions.

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In 2005, Kokenes moved to IBM as a Power Systems sales specialist, and in 2011, she became the IBM North America Software Partner Representative.

In 2015, Kokenes joined Arrow Electronics as a Channel Manager until October 2019, when she quit and joined her husband's business. In late 2019, Cara began working as General Manager at Christopher Knight Brands.

Fitness career

Cara Kokenes is well-known as a fitness enthusiast. While in college, she participated in various competitions, including Uneven Bars and Vault, in which she won.

According to MSFitness, Cara is the 2007 champion of Ms Fitness USA. Her resume includes hosting and judging in ABA/INBA America's Cup and ABA/INBA North American Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness.

Cara also owns the fitness website Cksfitness where she gives knowledge on health and fitness, including tips on diet and weight loss and a list of supplements. She has also published her competition photos.

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In addition to her website, Cara is also active on her social media, where she posts fitness tidbits for her fans. Her Facebook fitness account is full of content related to body health, while Cara Kokenes' Instagram has her photos.

What is Cara Kokenes' net worth?

Cara Kokenes has an alleged net worth of $500,000 to $1 million. Her income includes working as a salesperson for various companies, plus her career as a fitness model.

Her husband, Christopher Knight, on the other hand, has an estimated net worth of $10 million. His source of wealth is from his acting and sales career and business ventures.

Actor Christopher Knight (L) and Cara Kokenes (R) attend Laguna Beach Festival
Actor Christopher Knight (L) and Cara Kokenes (R) attend Laguna Beach Festival Of Arts' Pageant Of The Masters in Laguna Beach, California. Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen
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Is Chris Knight married?

Yes, he is. Chris is married to Cara Kokenes. However, he has been married four times in total. His first marriage was in 1989 to Julie Schulman. The couple's union lasted three years as they divorced in 1992. Chris' second marriage was in 1995 to Toni Erickson, which lasted five years and ended in divorce in 2000.

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In 2005, Knight had his third marriage. He proposed to model and reality TV personality Adrianne Curry on 6 November 2005. The couple tied the knot on 29 May 2006 in Joliet, Illinois, USA and divorced in 2012 after six years of marriage.

In a 2022 interview with Touch, Adrianne revealed that she and Christopher are not on good terms. She stated:

I wish him well in his life. I remember before I walked away, I was just like, you know, ‘You should stop marrying people. You’re not good at it.’ And he’s like, ‘I totally agree. I’m not a good husband.’ And boy, did he just jump right back into that. Have a fantastic life far away from me.

During their divorce, their manager, Phil Viardo, released a statement to Hollyscoop.com, saying:

After starting a relationship with what seemed to be irreconcilable differences, the couple has reached a period where those differences are no longer appreciated. The decision was mutually reached after it became clear to both that some perspective was needed in order to assess their unique union.

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In 2008, Christopher Knight's TV mom, the late Florence Henderson, openly expressed her doubts about his marriage to Adrianne. She felt it wasn’t a good idea since their relationship had developed in front of the cameras. She remarked:

They didn’t take my advice at all! And as you may have seen, they did get engaged and they did get married. Maybe I will counsel the divorce.

Are Cara Kokenes and Christopher Knight still together?

In November 2016, Cara Kokenes married Christopher Knight, a famous American personality. The couple has been married for over six years and has no child.

Cara Kokenes' husband, Christopher Knight, has featured in many films and has 52 credits as an actor. Among his films include The Bold and The Beautiful (2 episodes), The Brady Kids (voice) and The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (as Grandpa Clarke).

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Christopher Knight mourning Florence Henderson

Florence Henderson, widely recognized as Christopher Knight's TV mom, passed away on November 24, 2016, at the age of 82, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

She was best known for her iconic role as Carol Brady on the ABC sitcom The Brady Bunch, where Christopher portrayed her middle son, Peter Brady. Reflecting on her significance in his life, Christopher shared with People:

I may have lost a cast mate, a good friend and a role model, and really my second mom — but so did the rest of America. We all lost her in the same way. Everybody is mourning in the same way.
Her opinion mattered. Pleasing her and having her respect and her guidance is something I always sought. I didn’t always get my guidance from her directly or verbally, but just through watching her and by letting her guide me through behavior.

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For a long time, she probably didn’t know how much she meant to me. I didn’t even know what I was doing — there was some difficulty in my own family with my own mom — and I had an alternate mom that I could use at moments when my own wasn’t working for me.

Christopher Knight described Florence Henderson, the beloved TV matriarch who became a second mother to him during their time on The Brady Bunch, as a woman of immense significance. He shared:

She was a person who I did not want to disappoint. You want to shine for her. She would get the most out of you. I don’t know how she did that, but she did. I’m really grateful that she was in my life. She provided a role model and a great deal of entertainment.
Florence Henderson and Christopher Knight
Florence Henderson and Christopher Knight attends Love Boat Cast Christening Of Regal Princess Cruise Ship at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo: Gustavo Caballero
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Christopher Knight also added that Henderson welcomed Cara with open arms. He says:

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She totally approved of Cara. It was wonderful having her make her part of the family.

He also added that Henderson "blessed" their wedding before her passing.

That was very special. I had to hear jabs and certainly took joking, ribbing from her at the attempts I had made in the past that didn’t stick. Didn’t work. But she did. [Florence] met Cara. It wasn’t asked for. She volunteered it. But that’s the position she took in my life. My mom had passed away, but even before my mom did, I had two moms. At that point, I had one. And it was just a wonderful feeling.
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to follow up on the plans that we had made after our wedding to come back and visit because she had passed away. But we did get a nice, wonderful dinner and her support before that happened. She’s just a huge person in all of our lives. And I think part of the reason that we’re well-adjusted or that we still get along is that we had her. I don’t know if you call it old school or just classy or caring. But she was just a wonderful person to have had as somebody that you can look up to. And, by example, try to become.

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Fast facts

  • She is also known to be an author and computer tech sales specialist.
  • She was previously married to Bryan Sampson.

FAQs

  1. Who is Cara Kokenes? Cara Kokenes is famous for being the wife of actor and businessman Chris Knight.
  2. Who is Christopher Knights wife now? Christopher Knight's wife is currently known as Cara Kokenes, a fitness model and a career woman.
  3. What is Cara Kokenes' age? Cara Kokenes is 49 years old in 2025. She was born on 10 June 1975.
  4. Where is Christopher Knight's wife from? She is from Illinois, Chicago, USA.
  5. What is Christopher Knight's net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, the American actor, producer, and businessman has a net worth of $10 million.
  6. How many wives has Christopher Knight had? Christopher Knight has been married four times. His spouses include; Julie Schulman (m 1989 – div 1992), Toni Erickson (m 1995 – div 2000), Adrianne Curry (m 2006 – div 2012) and Cara Kokenes (m 2016).
  7. Who are Christopher Knight's kids? As of January 2025, Christopher does not have any children.

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Cara Kokenes is famous for being the wife of American actor and businessman Christopher Knight. She married in 2016 in a private ceremony but has no child yet. Cara has had a successful career as a salesperson, representing various companies. She is also a fitness coach and has competed professionally in numerous events, bagging the 2007 Ms Fitness USA.

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