Corinna Everson, born Corinna Kneuer on January 4, 1958, in Racine, Wisconsin, is a multifaceted individual who has made a significant impact in various fields.
Growing up in Deerfield, Illinois, Corinna attended high school and later pursued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met her future husband, Jeff Everson, a competitive bodybuilder.
Before embarking on her bodybuilding career, Corinna excelled in gymnastics, track & field, and badminton during her school years.
Corinna's bodybuilding career took off in the early 1980s, and she quickly rose to fame, winning every amateur show she entered, including her first contest in 1981.
In the professional circuit, Corinna dominated the Ms. Olympia competition, winning every contest from 1984 to 1989, and retiring undefeated.
Her achievements earned her a place in the Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 1999 and 2005, with two separate organizations recognizing her outstanding contributions to the sport.
Corinna expanded her reach beyond bodybuilding, making her film debut in 1991 alongside martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Throughout the 1990s, Corinna appeared in various TV shows, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, where she portrayed the Amazonian powerhouse Atalanta, and Charmed, where she played Paige's "Hulk" version.
Corinna also ventured into hosting, presenting the fitness show BodyShaping and her own ESPN-aired program Cory Everson's Gotta Sweat.
In addition to her screen presence, Corinna has written training books since 1986, releasing her latest publication in 1998.
Corinna Everson's remarkable career has spanned multiple decades, solidifying her position as a trailblazing figure in the world of bodybuilding, fitness, and entertainment.
