Emily Cross
By the Grace of Bob
Osterhus played Emily Cross in the 2016 feature, one of her early film leads.[1][2]
Christie Osterhus
Christie Osterhus is an Atlanta-based actor, writer and filmmaker known for Still Love You, The Little Girl Who Didn't Exist and Three Housewives and a Body.
Biography
After earning a theatre-performance degree from Liberty University in 2016, Osterhus built credits in independent film, narrative podcasts and a short she wrote, directed, produced and acted in before leading two Lifetime thrillers in 2026.
Her path is broader than acting alone. A theater degree led into film and stage work, The Encounter developed her writing credits, and Still Love You gave her responsibility for an entire production.
Known for
The Encounter
She wrote 20 episodes of the narrative podcast series from 2017 to 2018.[1][9]
Jeanae
Still Love You
Osterhus wrote, directed, produced, and acted in the 2021 short film.[1][6]
Raina
I Have Five Kick-Ass Brothers
Jackie Cooper
Three Housewives and a Body
Osterhus plays Jackie Cooper in the 2026 Lifetime thriller, previously known as Housewives Murder Pact.[10][7][2][8]
Mel Brodsky
The Little Girl Who Didn't Exist
Career highlights
- 2013
- 2020
Making Still Love You
Osterhus wrote, directed, produced, and acted in the 2021 short Still Love You. It was her first directing credit.[1]
- 2021
- 2026
Good to know
A theater performance degree
Osterhus graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in theater performance in 2016.[2][5]
Twenty podcast episodes
Her writing record includes 20 episodes of The Encounter.[1][9]
Four jobs on one short
On Still Love You, she worked as writer, director, producer, and actor.[6][1]
Training beyond acting
Her professional training includes dance, scene study, Meisner technique, and basic stunts.[2][5]
