What is Brooke Burns' Net Worth?
Brooke Burns is an American actress and model with a net worth of $5 million. Over her career, she has gained recognition as an actress, model, game show host, and television personality.
Brooke first gained fame in the mid-90s with the Spanish-American sitcom "Out of the Blue." She appeared in every episode before moving on to the iconic series "Baywatch" in the late 90s, and its spin-off "Baywatch: Hawaii" before taking a hiatus due to her pregnancy.
After her break, she appeared in guest roles on shows like "Just Shoot Me!" and "CSI: Miami." Additionally, she became a game show host, working on "Dog Eat Dog," "Hole in the Wall," and "The Chase," the latter earning her two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Game Show Host. She has also appeared in films such as "Shallow Hal," "Titanic II," and "Where Hope Grows."
Early Life
Brooke Elizabeth Burns was born on March 16, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. Raised in a Christian household with two sisters, Brooke studied ballet until a skiing accident caused a cruciate ligament tear at age 15. Her family later moved to Europe, living in cities like Paris, Milan, and Munich.
Career
Brooke appeared in "Conan the Adventurer" and "Ally McBeal" after "Out of the Blue." She gained major recognition with "Baywatch: Hawaii" in 1998, playing Jessie Owens in 46 episodes. She also appeared in an episode of "Mortal Kombat: Conquest" before her first significant film role in "Shallow Hal," with the role crafted specifically for her by the Farrelly brothers.
In 2002, Brooke appeared in "Men, Women & Dogs" and "A Nero Wolfe Mystery." She began hosting "Dog Eat Dog," earning a Teen Choice Award nomination. She continued acting in shows like "Just Shoot Me," "She Spies," and "Rock Me Baby." In the mid-2000s, she joined "North Shore," appearing in 21 episodes. Maxim named her one of the hottest women on the planet in 2005.
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In the late 2000s, Brooke appeared in "Modern Men," "Pepper Dennis," "Miss Guided," "CSI: Miami," "Drop Dead Diva," and "Melrose Place." She starred in TV films like "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "Mistresses." From 2008 to 2009, she co-hosted "Hole in the Wall," and in 2011 starred in "You Deserve It." Her hosting roles continued with "The Chase," "Motor City Masters," and in 2020, "Master Minds."
Brooke also appeared in Nickelback's music video for "Trying Not to Love You," featuring Jason Alexander. Her other film work includes "Smokejumpers," "Dancing Trees," "Trophy Wife," "Art of Travel," and "Time and Again." She has appeared in numerous Hallmark movies, a defining part of her career.
Brand Endorsements
Brooke has added to her income with brand endorsements, including a notable Batman-themed OnStar commercial in 2001.
Medical Issues
In 2005, Brooke suffered a serious diving accident, resulting in a broken neck and requiring plates, rods, and screws for recovery. She credits a paramedic fireman she knew for saving her from potentially worse outcomes.
Philanthropy
Following her spinal injury, Brooke became involved with the Life Rolls On Foundation, Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation, and the North American Spine Society. In 2014, she was involved in a car crash and sustained unspecified injuries.
Relationships
In 1999, Brooke married actor Julian McMahon. They divorced two years later but had one child together in 2000. In 2013, Brooke married film director Gavin O'Connor. The couple lives in Los Angeles, and had their first child together in 2017, Brooke's second child.
