Natalie Eva Marie Nelson, known professionally as Eva Marie, is an American actress, fashion designer, fitness model, and former professional wrestler. Born on September 19, 1984, in Walnut Creek, California, she was raised in Concord, California. Her mother is Mexican, and her father is Italian. Eva Marie played soccer during her college years at California State University, Fullerton, where she graduated with a degree in business management and a minor in human resources.

In 2013, Eva Marie signed a contract with WWE and was assigned to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, to begin her training. She made her main roster debut in July 2013 and became the manager of The Bella Twins later that month. She also began starring in WWE's reality television series Total Divas as part of the main cast. ​

Throughout her WWE tenure, Eva Marie participated in various storylines and matches, both on the main roster and the developmental brand NXT. She left WWE in August 2017 to pursue other opportunities. In 2021, she returned to WWE but was released later that year. ​‍

Beyond wrestling, Eva Marie has ventured into acting, with her film debut in Inconceivable (2017), and has engaged in multiple television projects. She also launched a fitness program and a fashion line under her NEM brand.

As of March 2025, Eva Marie maintains a significant presence on social media:​

• Instagram: @natalieevamarie with approximately 6 million followers. ​
• Facebook: @natalieevamarie with around 1 million followers. ​
• X (formerly Twitter): @natalieevamarie with approximately 951,600 followers.

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