Ashley Hamilton

Ashley George Hamilton (born September 30, 1974; Los Angeles, California) is an American songwriter, singer and actor. He is the son of actor George Hamilton and Alana Stewart, and a stepson of Rod Stewart. At 19, Hamilton garnered media attention when he and Shannen Doherty married after knowing one another for only two weeks. The marriage lasted just five months before Doherty filed for divorce.

Biography
In 1993, Hamilton appeared with Shannen Doherty on Saturday Night Live and appeared in the movie Beethoven's 2nd. In 1997, he briefly starred in the television series Sunset Beach as Cole Deschanel, but was let go only a month after the premiere. He is a music artist and songwriter as well. Since 2007, Ashley has been performing stand-up comedy at the Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store, & Room 5 in Los Angeles.

In June 2003, Hamilton released a single entitled "Wimmin'" which reached #27 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was co-written by the British singer Robbie Williams who also provided some of the vocals on the track. Hamilton co-wrote Williams' 2003 single "Come Undone". Hamilton also claims that he co-wrote Williams' single "She's Madonna" in 2006, but that Williams omitted his name from publishing.

It was announced on August 17, 2009, he would be competing in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars. Ashley was eliminated first from DWTS on September 23, 2009.

Following Dancing With The Stars, Hamilton joined the entertainment news program EXTRA as a field correspondent.

Personal life
Hamilton was briefly married to season 10 last place contestant Shannen Doherty and Angie Everhart. Hamilton was also briefly engaged to actress Sara Foster in 2000.