Cassi Davis Net Worth

What Is Cassi Davis’ Net Worth?

Cassi Davis, an American actress celebrated for her comedic roles, has an estimated net worth of $6 million. This financial standing reflects her long and successful career in the entertainment industry, particularly her extensive work with Tyler Perry.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born Cassandra Davis on July 11, 1964, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Cassi Davis began cultivating her artistic talents early in life. She attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she majored in music. However, she left one credit shy of graduating due to a conflict regarding her choice to perform religious music during her senior recital. Davis returned to Spelman in 2008 and successfully completed her degree in November of that year. Her professional acting career commenced in 1988 with a role in Spike Lee’s film “School Daze”. Subsequently, she made guest appearances on television shows such as “Living Single,” “Married… with Children,” and “Kenan & Kel,” showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Key Roles and Tyler Perry Collaboration

Cassi Davis’ career reached new heights in the 2000s, largely due to her collaboration with Tyler Perry. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Ella Payne in Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne,” a TBS sitcom that aired from 2007 to 2012. Davis has starred in numerous Tyler Perry productions, including “Madea’s Family Reunion” (2006), “Madea Goes to Jail” (2006), “Daddy’s Little Girls,” “Madea’s Big Happy Family,” “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” and “A Madea Family Funeral.” Her portrayal of Aunt Bam in the Madea franchise since 2010 has also solidified her status as a comedic powerhouse. She has also participated in Tyler Perry’s tours and musicals across the U.S each year.

“House of Payne” and Continued Success

The role of Ella Payne significantly boosted Cassi Davis’ career. “House of Payne” was a major hit, particularly within the African-American audience, topping ratings charts during its run. Davis received two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the show, in 2009 and 2011. She was also nominated several other times for the award. In 2018, she starred in “House of Payne” spinoff “The Paynes” that aired on Oprah Winfrey Network. A revival series of “House of Payne” was ordered on BET in 2020, further attesting to the show’s enduring popularity.

Additional Ventures and Recognition

Beyond her work on screen, Cassi Davis has also contributed her voice talents to the animated series “The PJs” and various kids TV shows, adding to her income. In November 2014, Davis founded the nonprofit One Plate America to provide development and growth opportunities for young people. The success of Tyler Perry’s projects has allowed her to command higher fees for her appearances. In 2025, Cassi Davis will appear in Tyler Perry’s new film “Madea’s Destination Wedding” on Netflix.

Personal Life

Cassi Davis married Kerry Patton, her high school sweetheart, in 2017. They had known each other since the third grade but reconnected later in life. She had faced health challenges, including being diagnosed with Bell’s palsy in 2020, but continued working. She is also dedicated to volunteering and social justice causes.