Stephanie Szostak ’94

Raised in Paris, Stephanie fell in love with William & Mary when she came to visit it with her father, who is American. With the support of faculty, coaches, friends and teammates, she overcame cultural and language barriers to earn a business degree and play on the women’s varsity golf team.

Studying abroad in Paris and then living in Reves Hall and the French House helped her find her fit at William & Mary. After graduation, she moved to New York City, knowing her concentration in marketing would give her career options.

At age 29 she attended her first acting class. Despite a rocky start, she kept at it, building a career in a highly competitive space. She has appeared in movies including The Devil Wears Prada, Dinner for Schmucks and Iron Man 3, and starred in the ABC drama A Million Little Things for five seasons and Sony’s 2025 feature film Soul on Fire.

In 2023, Stephanie published her first book, Self!sh: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery To Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning, in partnership with the mental health advocacy nonprofit Give an Hour, for which she is an ambassador. In the book, she shares a piece of her personal story, including what has become a mantra for her: “I come from a different culture; I think differently. I bring value to this team.”

Learn more about Stephanie

• Read about her in the W&M Alumni Magazine.