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What Is Catherine Bell’s Net Worth?
Catherine Bell, a versatile British-American actress, producer, and model, has accumulated a net worth of $12 million. This financial standing reflects her successful career spanning television and film, with notable roles and producer credits contributing to her wealth.
Career Highlights and Earnings
Bell’s acting career gained significant traction with her portrayal of Lieutenant Colonel Sarah MacKenzie on the NBC/CBS series “JAG” (1996–2005). She appeared in over 200 episodes of the series, which significantly contributed to her financial success. While specific salary details per episode or season of “JAG” are not publicly available, the longevity and popularity of the show ensured a steady income stream for Bell over nearly a decade. In 2019 and 2020, Bell reprised her role in three episodes of “NCIS: Los Angeles”.
Her role as Denise Sherwood on Lifetime’s “Army Wives” (2007–2013) further solidified her status in the television industry. Over seven seasons and 117 episodes, Bell’s consistent presence on “Army Wives” added to her financial portfolio. As with “JAG”, the exact salary figures for “Army Wives” are not publicly disclosed.
Perhaps one of Bell’s most recognizable roles is that of Cassandra “Cassie” Nightingale on the Hallmark Channel’s “Good Witch” franchise (2015–2021). This franchise began with the TV movie “The Good Witch” in 2008. She also took on producing roles for “The Good Witch” (2008), “The Good Witch’s Garden” (2009), “The Good Witch’s Gift” (2010), “Last Man Standing” (2011), “The Good Witch’s Family” (2011), “The Good Witch’s Charm” (2012), “The Good Witch’s Destiny” (2013), “The Good Witch’s Wonder” (2014). Beyond acting, her role as a producer on “Good Witch” further augmented her earnings. Specific financial gains from producing are not public knowledge, but such roles generally include profit-sharing arrangements.
Bell’s acting credits extend beyond these primary roles, including appearances in films such as “Bruce Almighty” (2003), which grossed $484.6 million worldwide, and “The Do-Over” (2016). Her involvement in these projects, although sometimes in supporting roles, contributed to her overall income. Catherine also lent her voice to the 2005 animated film “Babak and Friends: A First Norooz”.
Catherine Bell has also appeared in the TV movies “Cab to Canada” (1998), “Thrill Seekers” (1999), “Still Small Voices” (2007), “Last Man Standing” (2011), “Good Morning, Killer,” (2011), “Home for Christmas Day” (2017), “High-Rise Rescue” (2017), “Christmas in the Air” (2017), “A Summer to Remember” (2018), and “Meet Me at Christmas” (2020).
Real Estate Assets
Catherine Bell’s real estate investments also form part of her net worth. In 2015, she purchased a 3,380 square foot home in the Hidden Hills area of Los Angeles for $2.05 million. This property, situated on 1.2 acres, features four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The decision to invest in Hidden Hills, known for its celebrity residents and privacy, suggests a strategic approach to safeguarding and growing her assets.
Prior to this, Bell owned a nearly 5,700 square foot home in Calabasas, which she sold in 2010 to professional baseball player Jason Kubel for $1.945 million. The sale of the Calabasas property indicates active management of her real estate portfolio.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Catherine Bell was born on August 14, 1968, in London, England. Her parents, Mina Ezzati and Peter Bell, divorced when she was two years old. After the divorce, Bell was raised by her mother and grandparents. Bell attended Our Lady of Corvallis High School and UCLA. Originally considering a career in the medical field, she dropped out during her sophomore year after being offered a modeling job in Japan. Although the specific financial terms of the modeling job in Japan are not available, it marked a turning point in her career trajectory, steering her towards the entertainment industry.
After returning to the U.S., Catherine studied with Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and spent eight years working as a massage therapist at the Peninsula Hotel. She made her television debut in 1990 with one line in an episode of the sitcom “Sugar and Spice,” then she guest-starred on “True Colors” in 1991. Catherine acted as Isabella Rossellini’s nude body double in 1992’s “Death Becomes Her”. She then appeared in the TV movies “Mother of the Bride” (1993) and “Alien Nation: Body and Soul” (1995) and the film “Men of War” (1994) and guest-starred on “Dream On” (1994), “Vanishing Son” (1995), “Friends” (1995), and “The Naked Truth” (1995).
In 1996, Catherine was cast as Lt. Diane Schonke, a character with three lines, on “JAG.” After NBC cancelled the show, CBS picked it up and restructured it, adding the character of Sarah MacKenzie. She won the role, and she played the character until JAG ended in 2005.
Personal Life
Catherine Bell married actor/production assistant Adam Beason on May 8, 1994, after meeting on the set of 1992’s “Death Becomes Her.” The couple welcomed daughter Gemma on April 16, 2003, and son Ronan on August 21, 2010, and they divorced in 2011. In 2012, Bell and her children began living with photographer/party planner Brooke Daniells. Catherine enjoys skiing, kickboxing, snowboarding, motorcycling, and cross-stitching, and she took flying lessons during the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. There are no public details or specifics about the expenditures or costs associated with her hobbies and personal life.
