What Is Jamie Chung's Net Worth?
Jamie Chung is an accomplished American actress and producer boasting a net worth of $5 million. Her journey to fame began with MTV's 'The Real World: San Diego' in 2004. Jamie has since become a versatile actress known for her prolific work in both television and film. She appeared on 'The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II' in 2005, winning with her team. Her notable roles include Mulan on ABC's 'Once Upon a Time' (2012–2016), Janice Channing on NBC's 'Believe' (2014), Clarice Fong / Blink on Fox's 'The Gifted' (2017–2019), and Ji-Ah on HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' (2020). Jamie also voiced Go Go Tomago in the Disney hit 'Big Hero 6' (2014) and its series adaptation. With over 60 acting credits, Jamie has starred in a wide array of films and TV series, including 'Sorority Row' (2009), 'Grown Ups' (2010), 'Sucker Punch' (2011), and 'The Hangover Part II' (2011). In addition, she's a fashion blogger and an executive producer, notably for the film 'Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong' (2015).
Early Life
Jamie Jilynn Chung was born on April 10, 1983, in San Francisco, California, to second-generation Korean-American parents who ran a burger restaurant. She has an older sister named Jean. Jamie attended Lowell High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of California, Riverside, in 2005. During her college years, she joined the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
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Career
Jamie Chung's career took off with her 2004 stint on 'The Real World: San Diego'. She then competed on 'Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II'. Making her acting debut in 2006 on 'Veronica Mars', Jamie went on to guest-star in series like 'ER', 'CSI: NY', 'Greek', 'Castle', and 'Grey's Anatomy'. She had a recurring role on 'Days of Our Lives' in 2007 and played the lead in 'Samurai Girl' (2008). Jamie's film credits from this period include 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry' (2007), 'Dragonball Evolution' (2009), 'Sorority Row' (2009), and 'Burning Palms' (2009). In 2010, she starred in 'Grown Ups', which grossed $271.4 million. Jamie’s other significant films include 'Sucker Punch' (2011) and 'The Hangover Part II' (2011), which raked in $586.8 million, and 'The Hangover Part III' (2013), grossing $362 million.
Her later works include 'Premium Rush' (2012), 'Eden' (2012), 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' (2014), and 'Rudderless' (2014). Jamie voiced Go Go Tomago in 'Big Hero 6', which won an Academy Award. On TV, she starred in 'Once Upon a Time', 'Believe', 'Resident Advisors', and 'Gotham'. From 2017 to 2019, Jamie played Clarice Fong / Blink on 'The Gifted'.
Jamie's recent works include 'Office Christmas Party' (2016), 'Band Aid' (2017), '1985' (2018), 'Dangerous Lies' (2020), and 'The Misfits' (2021). She also guest-starred on 'Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens' and 'This Is Us', and voiced characters in several animated series and video games.
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Personal Life
Jamie Chung began dating actor and musician Bryan Greenberg in 2012. They got engaged in 2013 and married on October 31, 2015. In 2021, they welcomed twin sons through surrogacy. Jamie has spoken openly about her decision to freeze her eggs, emphasizing the importance of having options and planning for the future.
Awards and Nominations
Jamie Chung has received numerous accolades throughout her career. She won two Young Hollywood Awards for her role in 'Sorority Row' and a Best Actress award at the Seattle International Film Festival for 'Eden'. For her role in 'Lovecraft Country', she earned nominations for an International Online Cinema Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
