Alina Kozhevnikova & Steven Johnston
Status last updated: February 22, 2026
Steven moved to Russia to be with Alina, who has a form of dwarfism. Their storyline was marked by Steven's controlling behavior, his strict Mormon religious beliefs, and his expectation that Alina remain celibate until marriage. Alina was removed from the show mid-season after past social media posts surfaced. The couple later married but divorced.
Where Are They Now?
Alina Kozhevnikova
Russian
Alina Kozhevnikova is a Russian woman with a form of dwarfism who appeared on The Other Way Season 3 with American Steven Johnston. She was removed from the show mid-season after offensive social media posts from her past were discovered. Despite this, she and Steven married after filming, but they later divorced.
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American
Steven Johnston is a devout Mormon from Utah who traveled to Russia to be with Alina Kozhevnikova. He was known on the show for his strict religious expectations including celibacy before marriage and his controlling behavior toward Alina. The couple married after filming but later divorced.
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Alina and Steven divorced after controversial season 3 appearance
Steven Johnston traveled to Russia to be with Alina Kozhevnikova. Their season was marked by Steven's controlling behavior and rigid religious demands. Alina was removed from the show after old social media posts caused controversy. Despite marrying after the show, they ultimately divorced.
Personal News
Individual updates for each cast member outside the relationship.
Alina Kozhevnikova
Fired 90 Day Fiancé star Alina Kozhevnikova lands role in Netflix series División Palermo
Alina Kozhevnikova, who was fired from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in 2022 over past racist social media posts, landed a role in the Netflix Argentine series División Palermo. She shared photos from the set in July 2025, appearing in police attire in a wheelchair. Alina now goes by Alina Coxinha and has been living in Argentina working as a burlesque artist and singer.
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Steven Johnston
Alina Johnston receives US visa; couple celebrates emotional arrival in Utah
Steven Johnston announced on July 25, 2025, that his wife Alina had finally been approved for a US visa after years of bureaucratic delays that had previously forced them to relocate to China. Steven filmed Alina's emotional reaction and took her to see fireworks in Utah to celebrate. The couple had married in December 2020 and appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way.
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