Karen Anette Stai, born 24 March 1961, is a

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. She was one of the top

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s in the 1980s. Stai won the first

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contest in 1980. After a few years of working as a model Stai felt burnt out. She was offered a contract with

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but decided to quit being a model. She has since worked as a fashion photographer and fashion editor, and has authored books. She is married to Jan-Eric Arnesen. She has one son with Arnesen, one from a previous relationship and two stepsons.

Published works

*''Crazy business - photo model Diary'' (1983) *''In the midst of life: Living with seeing yourself and others'' (2003)

References

1961 births Living people Norwegian female models Norwegian emigrants to the United States {{Model-stub