Amanda Kloots emerged into the public consciousness through a story of profound love and heartbreaking loss, later establishing herself as a resilient television personality and wellness advocate. Born Amanda Kloots-Larsen on March 19, 1982, in Canton, Ohio, she was drawn to performance from a young age. Her early career was built on the foundation of dance, leading her to New York City where she worked as a professional dancer and Rockette. This period also saw her branching into acting, with appearances in films like The Devil Wears Prada and on television in series such as The Young and the Restless.

Her life took a significant personal and public turn when she married Broadway actor Nick Cordero in 2017. Kloots' claim to fame initially stemmed from her role as Cordero's devoted wife, a narrative that captivated the nation during his tragic and highly publicized battle with COVID-19 in 2020. Throughout his 95-day hospitalization, she became a source of strength and information for his legion of supporters, sharing updates on social media and rallying a global community with the song "Live Your Life," which became an anthem of hope. Following Cordero's death in July 2020, Kloots channeled her grief into advocacy and writing, authoring the book "Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero."

Professionally, Kloots leveraged her background in fitness, having co-founded the jump rope-based workout program AK! Rope, into a broader media presence. Her openness and relatability led to a major career milestone in 2021 when she joined the panel of the CBS daytime talk show The Talk as a co-host. For three seasons, she brought her perspective on current events, lifestyle, and personal resilience to the program, becoming a familiar face in American living rooms until her departure in 2024. Beyond television, she continues to be a prominent voice in the wellness space and an inspirational figure, often sharing her journey as a single mother to her son, Elvis, born in 2019.