What Is Elisha Cuthbert's Net Worth and Salary?
Elisha Cuthbert is a renowned Canadian actress and producer with a net worth of $20 million. She gained immense popularity in the U.S. for her portrayal of Kim Bauer on the acclaimed Fox series "24" (2001–2010). Prior to this, she was already a familiar face in Canada as the co-host of "Popular Mechanics for Kids" (1997–2000). Elisha also starred as Alex Kerkovich in the ABC sitcom "Happy Endings" (2011–2013) and as Abby Phillips-Bennett on Netflix's "The Ranch" (2016–2020). She has graced films like "Love Actually" (2003), "Old School" (2003), "The Girl Next Door" (2004), and "House of Wax" (2005).
Elisha Cuthbert's talents extend beyond acting. She has starred in music videos for Weezer's "Perfect Situation" and The Gaslight Anthem's "Here Comes My Man." In 2005, she served as an associate producer for the movie "The Quiet" and directed an episode of the web series "Happy Endings: Happy Rides" in 2012. She received accolades from "Maxim" magazine in 2013 as the "Most Beautiful Woman in Television," and BuddyTV placed her on its list of "The 15 Best Comedy Supporting Actresses of the 2011–2012 TV Season." "Canadian Business" ranked her among Hollywood's most powerful Canadians in 2005.
Early Life
Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born on November 30, 1982, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Raised in Greenfield Park, Quebec, she grew up with her parents Patricia, Kevin, and younger siblings Jonathan and Lee-Ann. Elisha attended Centennial Regional High School and graduated in 2000. Following her graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. During her youth, she joined the Girl Guides of Canada, where she developed life skills in outdoor activities, financial literacy, and mental health advocacy.
Career
Elisha Cuthbert began her career as a children's clothing model at the age of 9 and later became a foot model. She made her television debut in 1996 on Nickelodeon's "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and appeared in 27 episodes. From 1997 to 2000, she co-hosted "Popular Mechanics for Kids" alongside Jay Baruchel. Her reporting caught the attention of then-First Lady Hillary Clinton, leading to an invitation to the White House. Elisha's film debut came in 1997 with "Dancing on the Moon," followed by roles in "Nico the Unicorn" (1998), "Time at the Top" (1999), "Airspeed" (1999), "Who Gets the House?" (1999), and "Believe" (2000).
Her breakthrough role came in 2001 when she was cast as Kim Bauer in "24," where she appeared in 79 episodes over nine seasons. In 2003, she starred in "Old School" and "Love Actually," both of which were commercial successes. She played the lead in the 2004 romantic comedy "The Girl Next Door" and starred in the slasher film "House of Wax" and the psychological thriller "The Quiet" in 2005.
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Cuthbert's subsequent projects include "Captivity" (2007), "He Was a Quiet Man" (2007), "My Sassy Girl" (2008), and more. She had a recurring role in ABC's "The Forgotten" in 2010 and played Alex Kerkovich in "Happy Endings" from 2011 to 2013. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cast of "Happy Endings" reunited for a virtual episode to support charity. Elisha hosted the American Music Awards in 2012 and starred in NBC's "One Big Happy" (2015). She also appeared in the films "Just Before I Go" (2014), "Goon: Last of the Enforcers" (2017), and "Eat Wheaties!" (2020), and from 2016 to 2020, she played Abby Phillips-Bennett on "The Ranch," featuring in 77 episodes.
Personal Life
Elisha Cuthbert was once engaged to Trace Ayala, Justin Timberlake's personal assistant and best friend, but they split in 2005. She later married hockey player Dion Phaneuf of the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 6, 2013, and they welcomed their daughter, Zaphire, on December 21, 2017. A long-time ice hockey enthusiast, Elisha also wrote a blog for the NHL website in 2005.
Awards and Nominations
Elisha Cuthbert has amassed several awards and nominations throughout her career. In 2001, she won a Gemini Award for her role in "Lucky Girl." She received a Golden Schmoes Award for "The Girl Next Door" in 2004 and multiple nominations with her "24" co-stars for Screen Actors Guild and Online Film & Television Association Awards. She shared a Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble for "Love Actually." The "Happy Endings" cast earned an Online Film & Television Association Award nomination in 2012, and Elisha herself received a Spike Video Game Award nomination for "24: The Game." She has also been nominated for MTV Movie Awards, Canadian Screen Awards, and Teen Choice Awards for her diverse roles.
Real Estate
In 2005, Elisha purchased a 2,100+ square foot home in the Hollywood Hills for nearly $1.65 million. The residence features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a walk-in wet bar, accordion-fold glass doors, a courtyard patio, and an outdoor fireplace. She listed the property for rent at $12,500 per month in late 2018.
