Karen Denise Aubert (born December 6, 1978), also known as K.D. Rose, is an American actress and fashion model. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and describes herself as “African-American with a dash of Creole”. Aubert was discovered while working behind the makeup counter at Macy’s. She has modeled for Victoria’s Secret, Noxzema, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and Escada, among others. K. D. Aubert is also one of the original Fantanas, a female group of spokesmodels appearing in TV commercials for the soft drink Fanta. Aubert’s big break came when she was cast as Donna in *Friday After Next*. She has also appeared in films such as *Soul Plane* and *Hollywood Homicide*, and TV series like *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, *Bones*, and *CSI: NY*. She owns her own record label, Roseland Records a.k.a Roseland Entertainment.
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Here’s an overview of K.D. Aubert’s net worth and career, providing details about her journey and financial standing.
## What Is K. D. Aubert’s Net Worth?
K. D. Aubert, an American actress and model, has an estimated **net worth of $2 million**. This wealth is primarily attributed to her work in the entertainment and modeling industries.
## Early Life and Career Beginnings
Karen Denise Aubert was born on December 6, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Describing herself as “African-American with a dash of Creole,” she spent her childhood in Riverside and Los Angeles, California. K.D. Aubert’s early exposure to the performing arts laid the foundation for her future career. She attended San Diego State University and was a member of the Aztec softball team. While working at Macy’s, she was discovered by a modeling scout, marking the start of her professional journey.
## Modeling Career
Aubert’s modeling career began in 2001 with LA Models. She gained recognition as a runway model overseas before transitioning to print modeling with Elite Models in Los Angeles. This led to major campaigns for brands like **Victoria’s Secret, Noxzema, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and Escada.** She also gained recognition as the Strawberry Fanta in Fanta’s ad campaign featuring the Fantanas. Her modeling success significantly increased her visibility and provided a platform for her transition into acting.
## Acting Career
K.D. Aubert’s acting career took off in the late 1990s. Her first major role was in the film “The Players Club” (1998). In 2002, while hosting MTV’s “Kidnapped” with Dave Holmes, she landed her first major film role in the cult classic “Friday After Next”.
**Film Roles:**
* **Friday After Next (2002):** Donna
* **The Scorpion King:** Featured Role
* **Hollywood Homicide:** Two Roles
* **Soul Plane:** Giselle
* **In the Mix (2005):** Cherise
* **The Grand (2007):** Julie the Waitress
* **Surfer, Dude (2008):** April May
* **Turning Point:** Award Winning Role
**Television Appearances:**
* **Buffy the Vampire Slayer**
* **Bones**
* **CSI: NY**
* **The Jamie Foxx Show**
* **Martin**
* **Soul Food**
## Other Ventures and Recognition
* **Music Videos:** She has appeared in music videos, including Lloyd Banks and Avant’s “Karma,” Fabolous featuring Tamia’s “Into You (Remix),” and Nick Cannon’s “Your Pop’s Don’t Like Me.”
* **Commercials:** K.D. Aubert has been in commercials for Old Spice with Greg Jennings, Bacardi, Miller Lite, Go Daddy, Beats By Dr. Dre, and Cola. She also finished a commercial with George Clooney for Nespresso.
* **Roseland Records:** Aubert owns her own record label, Roseland.
* **Maxim:** Ranked #91 and #97 on Maxim’s Hot 100 Women in 2003 and 2004.
* **Victoria’s Secret:** In 2007, she was named one of the top 10 most beautiful Victoria’s Secret models of all time, ranking 4th ahead of Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum.