Kim Fields Net Worth

What Is Kim Fields’ Net Worth?

Kim Fields, celebrated for her multifaceted career spanning acting and directing, has accumulated a net worth of $6 million. This financial standing reflects her long and varied career in the entertainment industry.

Early Career and Rise to Fame

Kim Fields was born on May 12, 1969, in New York City. Her early exposure to the entertainment world came through her mother, Chip Fields-Hurd, an accomplished actress and director. Her sister, Alexis Fields, also pursued a career in acting. Kim began acting early in life, appearing in various television commercials and guest roles on popular shows such as “Good Times” and “Mork & Mindy.” These early roles helped to pave the way for her future success.

Fields landed her iconic role as Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey on the NBC sitcom “The Facts of Life,” in 1979. She remained on the show for its entire run, which concluded in 1988. The role was a major break for her, and she earned two Young Artist Awards for her performance. During the show’s early seasons, Fields sometimes wore roller skates on set because she was much shorter than the other actors. Fields’ character on “The Facts of Life” also became known for her catchphrase, “We’re in troouu-ble.”

Throughout the 1980s, while starring on “The Facts of Life,” Fields ventured into music, releasing two singles under Critique Records. Her first single, “He Loves Me He Loves Me Not,” found success as a club hit. Her second single, “Dear Michael,” reached number 50 on the R&B charts, which exposed her to more people as a triple threat.

Transition to Adult Roles and Directing

After a break to attend Pepperdine University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, Fields returned to acting. In 1993, she appeared on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and landed a starring role in the Fox sitcom “Living Single,” where she remained until the show’s cancellation in 1998. During this period, Fields guest-starred on shows such as “Martin,” “Roc,” “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “The Crew,” and “Kenan & Kel,” showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Following “Living Single,” Fields transitioned into directing. She directed episodes of the Nickelodeon show “Kenan & Kel” and worked on sitcoms such as “Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns,” “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” (eight episodes from 2009-2012), and “Let’s Stay Together.”

She also tried her hand at directing. She started by directing a few episodes of the Nickelodeon show “Kenan & Kel” and also appeared in two episodes of the show. She went on to work as a director on the sitcoms “Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” and “Let’s Stay Together.” Directing multiple episodes of the TV series “Kenan & Kel” from 1996 to 2000.

Reality TV and Recent Projects

In August 2015, Fields joined the cast of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” for its eighth season. However, she announced her departure from the show after one season in 2016. Around the same time, she joined the cast of “Dancing with the Stars” for its 22nd season, partnered with Sasha Farber, and finished in eighth place.

In 2017, Fields starred in the Christian film “A Question of Faith.” In March 2020, Fields joined the cast of the Netflix sitcom “The Upshaws,” which premiered in May 2021. She plays the starring role of Regina Upshaw. The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered in June 2022.

In 2010, Fields and her husband, Christopher Morgan, produced and directed a Christmas television special called “Holiday Love,” with a second episode airing in 2011. There are no specific figures available regarding the financial returns from these ventures, but they undoubtedly contributed to her overall earnings.

Personal Life and Marriage

Fields married film producer Johnathan Franklin in 1995, and they divorced in 2001. She later married Christopher Morgan in July 2007. Fields and Morgan have two sons, born in 2007 and 2014, respectively. While specific financial details about their marriage or shared assets are not publicly available, it’s reasonable to assume their ventures together, such as “Holiday Love,” represent shared investments.