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What Is Nikki Cox’s Net Worth?
Nikki Cox, an American actress and comedy writer, has accumulated a net worth of $4 million. This valuation reflects her successful career in television, primarily through roles in sitcoms and dramas.
Early Career and Television Successes
Nicole Avery Cox was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 2, 1978. Cox began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age, appearing in ballet productions and TV specials from the age of four. By age 10, she started acting in television shows. Her early TV credits include roles in episodes of “Baywatch,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Mama’s Family,” “Eerie, Indiana,” and “Blossom.” Specific earnings from these roles are not publicly documented, but they provided foundational experience for her later success.
During her teenage years, Cox secured recurring roles on “General Hospital” and “California Dreams,” increasing her visibility and experience in the television industry. Her breakthrough came with the role of Tiffany Malloy on the sitcom “Unhappily Ever After,” where she starred for five seasons (1995-1999). While specific salary figures for her role in “Unhappily Ever After” are not publicly available, starring in a prime-time sitcom for five seasons would have contributed significantly to her early net worth.
Following “Unhappily Ever After,” Cox continued her sitcom career with a role on “The Norm Show,” lasting three seasons. Subsequently, she starred in her own sitcom, “Nikki,” which ran for two seasons before cancellation in 2002. The financial details of her contracts for “The Norm Show” and “Nikki,” including her per-episode salary and any backend deals, are not publicly disclosed. However, leading roles in sitcoms typically command substantial salaries.
In 2003, Cox joined the cast of the NBC drama “Las Vegas,” playing Mary Connell. She left the series before its fifth and final season in 2007. While her exact salary for “Las Vegas” is not known, recurring roles in prime-time dramas generally offer competitive compensation. She also worked as a spokesmodel for a gaming website during this time.
Other Ventures and Recognition
After “Las Vegas,” Cox pursued a voice acting role in the video game “Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust.” This venture did not receive positive reviews, but it contributed to her diverse portfolio of entertainment work. Although the specific financial compensation she received for this role is not known.
Cox received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Comedy Album for her writing work on Jay Mohr’s album “Happy. And A Lot.” While the nomination itself did not directly increase her net worth, it enhanced her reputation as a comedy writer and potentially opened doors for future writing opportunities. The specific financial details of her writing contract with Jay Mohr are not publicly available.
Real Estate Investments
In 2018, Cox and her then-husband Jay Mohr sold a home in Woodland Hills, California, for $1.025 million. Cox originally purchased the home in 1997 through a trust for $390,000. This indicates a substantial profit from the sale, even accounting for potential expenses and any division of assets due to their divorce. The property, located in Woodland Hills, featured two bedrooms and approximately 1,500 square feet of living space. The home had bamboo wood floors, butcher block countertops, two fireplaces, and brick patios, along with front and back yards adorned with mature trees. Prior to the sale, the couple had been renting out the residence for about $3,500 per month, providing a steady stream of rental income. The sale price of $1.025 million, $75,000 over the asking price, suggests a desirable property in a competitive real estate market. This real estate transaction significantly contributed to Nikki Cox’s overall net worth at the time of the sale.
Personal Life and Relationships
During the 1990s, Nikki Cox was in a relationship with Kevin Connolly, her co-star on “Unhappily Ever After.” In 1997, she was engaged to Bobcat Goldthwait, who provided voice acting work on the same show. On December 29, 2006, Cox married comedian/actor Jay Mohr in Los Angeles. In December 2008, Mohr legally added her last name to his, changing his name to Jay Ferguson Cox Mohr. Cox and Mohr had a son on May 5, 2011, and they divorced in 2018. These personal relationships did not directly impact her net worth.
