'Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes Used to Have Car Insurance Problems
Alex Healey
· 3 min read
Since the Netflix show Outer Banks premiered in April 2020, it has launched actor Chase Stokes’ career into the big-time.
Stokes plays John B. Routledge, the charismatic leader of a teenage crew called "The Pogues." In season one, the group attempts to uncover the truth behind his father’s disappearance.
The series received critical acclaim, it frequently appears in Netflix’s top 10 most-watched shows, and Stokes became a heartthrob for legions of (mostly) young fans.
With a second season premiering last week, Stokes has been making lots of media appearances. In a candid interview with Dayna Devon, he opened up about his life before the show, including struggles with
car insurance
.
Who is Chase Stokes?
Chase Stokes is a 28-year-old actor from Annapolis, Maryland.
Prior to landing the role of John B. in Outer Banks, Stokes had small roles in Stranger Things, Daytime Divas, and The First.
Since appearing in Outer Banks, Stokes has been cast in TV dramas Tell Me Your Secrets and One of Us Is Lying.
In 2020, he appeared with co-star (and real-life girlfriend) Madelyn Cline in the music video for Kygo and Donna Summer's song "Hot Stuff."
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What car insurance problems did Chase Stokes have?
In a recent interview with
KTLA 5
presenter Dayna Devon, Stokes discussed the financial hardships he has faced in life.Stokes spent much of his early twenties crashing on friends’ couches, and even
sleeping in his car
. He was broke, and talks openly about finding eviction notices taped to his door.One problem faced by Stokes, which is familiar to many Americans, was the challenge of keeping up with
car insurance payments
. He simply didn’t have enough money to cover his monthly installments.Fortunately for Stokes, his role in Outer Banks has been a "life changing experience," and one which has enabled him to recover financially.
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