Missy Rothstein biography- Ex-wife of Bam Margera
Who is Missy Rothstein?
Missy Rothstein is the first wife of Bam Margera. She divorced Bam in 2012 after five years of their marriage due to alcoholism.
Missy Rothstein, also known as Melissa Rothstein, is an American model, TV personality, and actor. However, her relationship made her stand out more than her work.
Her ex-husband is a professional skateboarder and MTV stuntman.
Quick facts
| Full name | Melissa Rothstein |
| Nickname | Missy |
| Birthday | June 3, 1980 |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Traits | Positive: Loving, caring, and passionate about life Negative: Little impulsive and dual personality |
| Birthplace | Springfield, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Currently residing | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Marian Rothstein |
| Siblings | Jessica Rothstein |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Spouse | Bam Margera (2007–2012) |
| Children | None |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Penn State University High school degree from West Chester East High School |
| Profession | Model and actor |
| Net worth | USD 1 million |
| Social media | None |
Early life
Missy Rothstein was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania, on June 3, 1980, to Marian Rothstein, who raised her as a single mother.
Missy studied at West Chester East High School, where she met her ex-husband, Bam Margera. However, they both were just good friends then.
The ex-wife of Bam went on to join Penn State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication.
As a child, she had a passion for modeling. Her admiration for models during catwalks stems from their confidence. Thus, she chose a modeling career despite her degree.
Missy Rothstein has dark brown hair and a beautiful pair of dark brown eyes. And being a model, she possesses a slim and hourglass figure.
Marriage
Bam Margera
Bam is the onscreen name of Brandon Cole. He was born on September 28, 1979, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a reality television star, a professional skateboarder, an actor, and a radio personality.
Before rising to prominence, Bam used to shoot videos of himself and his friends skateboarding and doing stunts, which became popular in the CKY series.
After that, Bam started getting attention for his MTV reality stunt show, ‘ Jackass.’ Following the success, he worked on his series on MTV called ‘Viva La Bam’ from 2003 to 2005.
Eleven months after their divorce, Bam married model and photographer Nicole Boyd. He married Nicole a year after his divorce from Missy.
Today, with Boyd, Bam shares a son named Phoenix Wolf Margera.
Wedding and divorce of Missy Rothstein
Despite knowing each other since school, Missy Rothstein and Bam Margera started dating when they met again in the mid-2000s.
Bam proposed to Missy in the Cartier store in 2006. In an interview, Margera stated that he thought it was a good sign when his diamond ring perfectly fit her finger.
According to the New York Times, the couple had gotten their matching tattoos on their lips on the day they had signed their marriage license at X-Treme Ink Tattoo Parlor near their hometown in West Chester.
Additionally, she tattooed 313 because it was the area code where they had purchased the wedding ring.
Their wedding took place at the Loews Hotel in downtown Philadelphia on February 3, 2007. ‘Bam Unholy Union’ on MTV also aired their wedding. After their marriage in 2007, the couple enjoyed their married life for three years.
In 2010, their relationship began to deteriorate. A significant reason for the split was Missy’s ex-husband’s late-night partying habits at the house, which made her life difficult.
Melissa Rothstein would also have to rearrange her house before going to work the next day.
It was stressful, causing a rift.
She even called 911 once to help her husband, who had been drinking for four days straight. Finally, her ex-husband suggested Missy move to another city and house due to constant fights.
The couple was last spotted together during a funeral held for their close friend and Bam’s co-star Ryan Dunn. They ended their five-year marriage in 2012.
Missy Rothstein Career
Throughout her college years, Missy Rothstein tried to balance her studies and modeling career. As a model, she worked for several brands.
Her attractive face and perfect height made her the face of regional and national modeling campaigns.
Missy’s acting career began when she starred in a comedy flick called ‘Haggard: The Movie’ as Beth. After that, Missy played in several movies and TV series directed by Bam.
The couple released a reality TV show about their life called ‘Bam’s Unholy Union,’ which aired in 2006 and ended in 2007.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Haggard | Beth | Movie |
| 2005 | Viva La Bam | Herself | TV Series |
| 2006 | Howard Stern on Demand | Herself | TV Series |
| 2007 | Bam’s Unholy Union | Herself | TV Mini-Series |
| 2008 | Where the #$&% Is Santa | Herself | Movie |
| 2009 | Minghags | Sorority chick and hot nurse | Movie |
| 2010 | Bam Margera: Serious as Dog Dirt | Self | TV Movie documentary |
Controversy
In 2007, Bam, in an interview with Howard Stern, said that someone had leaked Missy’s private photos on the internet while interviewing Howard Stern.
He stated that the spread was only supposed to feature Missy’s topless shoots, but someone leaked Rothstein’s nude pictures.
Additionally, Playboy offered Bam a role that involved taking Missy’s photographs instead of using their photographer.
The crew also documented the behind-the-scenes of the photoshoot in the couple’s series. The photo shoot was a spontaneous one. The playboy representative barged into the mansion randomly.
The ‘behind scene’ footage in the series also includes the crew struggling to make the photoshoot successful as the couple was yelling at each other on multiple occasions.
Missy Rothstein Net Worth
From her modeling projects, movies, and TV series, Missy Rothstein’s net worth is estimated at USD 1 million.
Social Media
After Missy and Bam signed their divorce paper, Missy tweeted that she was finally free and even celebrated her milestone with a divorce party.
She tweeted and asked her fans to join her at her divorce party.
However, since then, Missy has kept a low-key profile and has been away from the public eye.
She deactivated her Twitter account and does not own any other social media account to update her fans about her whereabouts.
Missy Rothstein Now
Although there was a time when Missy and Bam were inseparable, we guess nothing stays the same. Missy used to be the only person who could calm Bam down. But there is no way to deny that Missy and Bam helped build their careers up the best they could.
Although Missy has been completely MIA from the public eye today, we hope she is doing well and will return to the limelight sooner or later.
FAQs
Who is Missy Rothstein married to?
Missy Rothstein married her longtime boyfriend, Bam Margera, from 2007 to 2012. Bam was a professional skateboarder, American television star, actor, and radio personality.
How did Missy meet Bam Margera?
Missy met Bam Margera while studying in the same high school (West Chester East High School). A mutual friend introduced these two, and they became good friends. However, they were not in a relationship back then.
What happened between Bam and Missy?
Bam’s habit of partying late at night and drinking made life difficult for Missy. Once, she had to call 911 as Bam had been drinking for four days straight. They started living in different houses in different cities and eventually ended their five-year marriage in 2012.
In an interview with Howard Stern, Bam said that he met Missy Rothstein only once a week and had girlfriends in San Franciso and West Chester, which indicates his infidelity.
Does Bam have kids with Missy Rothstein?
No, Bam Margera and Missy Rothstein do not have a child together.
Are Bam and Missy still friends?
The last time Bam and Missy were spotted together was by their close friend, Ryan Dunn. Despite their divorce in 2012, they are still friends.
