After a few years of working as a model Stai felt burnt out. She was offered a contract with L'Oréal but decided to quit being a model.[2] She has since worked as a fashion photographer and fashion editor, and has authored books.[4]
She is married to Jan-Eric Arnesen. She has one son with Arnesen, one from a previous relationship and two stepsons.[5]
Published works
Crazy business - photo model Diary (1983)
In the midst of life: Living with seeing yourself and others (2003)