It’s almost every day we read headlines about stars being accused of sexual misconduct. And today’s no exception. However, this time, the defendant James Toback is accused of sexually abusing, assaulting, or battering 38 women! Well, the star of this article, Stephanie Toback is his wife.
Let’s get to know all about Stephanie as this article proceeds.
Meet Stephanie Toback, James Toback Wife
Stephanie Toback is James Toback’s second wife. It’s unclear exactly when the two started dating or got married but we do know that it was after 1969.
Prior to that, James was married to Consuelo Sarah Churchill Vanderbilt Russell, the daughter of Lady Sarah Spencer Churchill and second cousin of Winston Churchill. They were married for just a year.
Now, coming to the present (2022), Stephanie’s husband James is accused of using his status in the industry to lure and sexually abuse more than 3 dozen women over the last four decades. As per the lawsuit filed with a New York state court, James used a repeated ploy to target potentially hundreds of victims.
In read, “Defendant Toback targetted young women using the same ruse over and over again with hundreds of victims, often using the same lines, enablers, and locations where he was able to perpetrate his abuse upon unsuspecting young women, including Plaintiffs, for decades.”
Bradley Beckworth, an attorney for the women, hoped that as people learned more about the case, they’d “find out that they weren’t alone.” He added, “When abuse like this happens, it can be very isolating, depressing, and scary.”
The lawsuit also claimed that a part of James’ routine included prowling the streets of Manhattan to approach “unsuspecting young women.” Allegedly, he used his Harvard Club of New York City membership to lure the women, treated them to meals and drinks, and attacked them in the club’s “dining room, stairwells, bathrooms, and hotel rooms.”
So, yes lawsuit is accusing the club of “gross negligence and other unlawful conduct.”
As for James, he denied the allegations at the time. Previously, he even told Rolling Stone that anyone who accused him of sexual harassment was a “lying c*cksucker or c*nt or both.”
Are James And Stephanie Toback Still Married?
It’s unclear if Stephanie and James are still together or not. But given the scandal, it’s a no-brainer, Stephanie would want to stay out of the spotlight.
Stephanie and James share a son who also stayed out of the matter as well.
James Toback is a screenwriter and the director of nine movies. He is a Harvard College graduate who taught creative writing at City College of New York. Ironically, it was his gambling problem, featured in the Karel Reisz film The Gambler (1974), that launched the screenwriter’s career in movies.
Thereafter, James’s Fingers (1978) revealed James’s idealism with Jim Brown, and over a decade later he went on to make the controversial movie Black & White.
Sadly, after 2000, James’s career swooped downward. He then only went on to write and direct one more picture When Will I Be Loved in 2004. Also, the next year his earlier screenplay (The Beat That My Heart Skipped) was adapted and filmed
Thanks to James’ popularity, Stephanie also had the chase to get introduced to the actress Nastassja Kinski.
Stephanie Toback Age
Stephanie Toback was 69 years of age in 2022.
She is 9 years younger than her husband James.
What Is Stephanie Toback Maiden Name?
Stephanie Toback’s maiden name is “Kempf.”
Stephanie Toback Parents
Stephanie Toback was born to her parents, Greg and Edwina Kempf. She was one of nine children growing up in a family of 11 in NY.
Her father, Greg was a real estate agent in Evansville, Indiana, Also, he was known for his philanthropy work and his support of several ministries in Indiana. In fact, he was so popular that the former Benedictine Archabbot Timothy Sweeney of Saint Meinrad even renamed its library in honor of him.
“Greg was an outstanding entrepreneur and a very generous man. He was a man of deep and unswerving faith. He was passionate about the Catholic Church and the preparation of future priests and religious. Greg was a strong family man,” Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein said.
Furthermore, Greg was involved in many capital campaigns to benefit the Church, including efforts to assist parishes, Catholic schools, and the Monastery Immaculate Conception at Ferdinand, Ind.
Sadly, he passed away on Jan 25, 2005, at the age of 80.
Trivia: Stephanie’s partner also had a nonprofit org dedicated to them — Gregory G & Edwina L Kempf Char Remainder Unitrust, Kempf Gregory G Tee in Evansville, Indiana.
Stephanie Toback Job
Stephanie Toback is a writer and teacher. She even edited James’ 1989 movie The Big Bang.
This could be her LinkedIn.
Her net worth was over a million in 2022. As for James, he boasted a stunning $10 million net worth.
Stephanie Toback Height
Stephanie Toback stands tall at a height of under 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm).
She is a lot shorter than James who is 6 feet (183 cm).
Related FAQs
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When Is Stephanie Toback Birthday?
Stephanie receives her birthday wishes on April 2 and is of the Aries zodiac.
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Is Stephanie Toback On Instagram?
Sadly, we couldn’t find her on Instagram or any other social media.
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Where Does Stephanie Toback Reside?
She resided in New York, NY as of 2022.