Ali Wentworth Biography
Known for her roles in ‘In Living Color,’ ‘Starz,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ and ‘Head Case,’ Ali Wentworth is a multifaceted American entertainer, excelling as a comedian, actress, book author, and producer. Her diverse career includes being a correspondent on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ and creating, writing, and starring in the TV series ‘Nightcap.’ Additionally, she hosted the Yahoo show titled “The Daily Shot with Ali Wentworth.”
Educational background
Prior to her enrollment at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, where she pursued a drama degree, Ali Wentworth attended Dana Hall School for Girls in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Subsequently, she successfully completed her education by graduating from New York University.
Wentworth Age
Wentworth was born on January 12, 1965, in Washington, D.C., United States. She celebrates her birthday annually on January 12th.
Wentworth Family
Ali Wentworth, born Alexandra Wentworth, is the daughter of Mabel Bryant Hobart and Eric Wentworth. Her mother, Mabel, served as the social secretary of Nancy Reagan’s White House from 1981 to 1983, while her father, Eric, was a Washington Post reporter. Ali has a sister named Sissy Yates. Additionally, her stepfather, Henry Brandon, was a correspondent for ‘The Sunday Times of London’ in Washington.
Notably, Ali’s maternal grandmother, Janet Elliott Wulsin, was an explorer, adding another interesting dimension to her family background.
Ali Wentworth Husband
Ali Wentworth is happily married to George Stephanopoulos, ABC’s chief anchor and political correspondent, who co-anchors with Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan. The couple tied the knot on November 20, 2001, and have been enjoying a happy life together ever since.
Their relationship began after meeting on a blind date in April 2001. After a period of courtship, they got engaged in June 2001 and exchanged vows at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on New York City’s Upper East Side on November 20, 2001.
Ali Wentworth Daughters | Children
Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos are proud parents of two daughters. Their first daughter, Elliott Anastasia Stephanopoulos, was born on September 9, 2002, followed by the birth of their second daughter, Harper Andrea Stephanopoulos, on June 2, 2005. The family calls Manhattan, New York, their home.
Ali Wentworth Career
Ali Wentworth initiated her acting career on the Fox sketch comedy series “In Living Color” from 1992 to 1994. During this time, she gained recognition for her skillful impressions of various personalities such as Cher, Amy Fisher, Hillary Clinton, Princess Diana, Brooke Shields, Lisa Marie Presley, and Sharon Stone, among others. In the series, she recurred as Candy Cane, a quirky kids’ show host with a tumultuous history of relationships with her male coworkers. Additionally, she portrayed the promiscuous teenage daughter of Grandpa Jack McGee (Jim Carrey) on “The Dysfunctional Home Show.”
Wentworth extended her presence to other shows, making correspondent appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Notably, in 1995, she played the role of Sheila (“Schmoopie”), Jerry Seinfeld’s girlfriend, in the memorable “Soup Nazi” episode of “Seinfeld.” She also had a recurring role in the Warner Bros. (WB) series “Felicity” and co-hosted the syndicated talk show “Living It Up!” in 2003, alongside Jack Ford.
Her television journey continued with appearances on the Starz network’s comedy “Head Case” and as a guest on NBC’s “The Marriage Ref.” Ali Wentworth also took on hosting duties for “Daily Shot,” a short daily talk show segment on Yahoo! Shine. In 2016, she ventured into the creation and portrayal of the lead character, Staci Cole, in the series “Nightcap,” which ran for two seasons.
Ali Wentworth’s Net Worth
Wentworth has a net worth of 16 million, which she has earned primarily through her career as an actress, comedian, author, and producer.
Ali Wentworth Books
- 2018 – Go Ask Ali: Half-Baked Advice (and Free Lemonade)
- 2015 – Happily Ali After: And Other Fairly True Tales
- 2012 – Ali in Wonderland: And Other Tall Tales
- 1997 – The WASP Cookbook
Ali Wentworth Film and TV Shows
- 2016–2017 – Nightcap as Staci Cole
- 2014 – Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (Crackle.com) in season 5, episode 6 as a writer and producer
- 2012 – Daily Shot With Ali Wentworth as the host
- 2009 – It’s Complicated as Diane
- 2007-2009 – Head Case
- 2001 – Call Me Claus as Lucy
- 2000 – Meeting Daddy as Melanie Branson
- 1999 – Office Space as Anne
- 1999 – Felicity as Abby (2 episodes)
- 1997 – Trial and Error as Tiffany Whitfield
- ‘997 – The Real Blonde as Raina
- 1997 – The Love Bug as Alex Davis
- 1996 – Life Among the Cannibals as Suicidal Singer
- ‘996 – Big Packages as Susan
- 1996 – Jerry Maguire as Bobbi Fallon
- 1995 – Seinfeld as Sheila
- 1994 – Hardball as Lee Emory
- 1992–1994, 2001 – In Living Color (various roles)
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