What Is Kristin Chenoweth's Net Worth?
Kristin Chenoweth is an esteemed American actress and singer, boasting a net worth of $16 million. She is renowned for her roles in television series Glee and Pushing Daisies, as well as her Tony-nominated performance in the iconic Broadway show Wicked.
Chenoweth began her illustrious career in the theater, gaining recognition as Precious McGuire in Steel Pier (1997), which earned her a Theatre World Award. Her breakthrough came in 1999 with her role as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, winning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Her role as Glinda in the smash-hit musical Wicked (2003) was pivotal, earning her widespread acclaim and another Tony nomination, solidifying her status as a Broadway star.
In television, Chenoweth has had significant success, winning an Emmy Award for her role as Olive Snook on Pushing Daisies. She also had notable roles in Glee and The West Wing.
Her film credits include Rio 2, Descendants, and The Peanuts Movie. Additionally, Chenoweth has released several albums, showcasing her versatility in musical theater, pop, and gospel genres.
Early Life
Born Kristi Dawn Chenoweth on July 24, 1968, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, she was adopted by Junie Smith Chenoweth and Jerry Morris Chenoweth. She discovered her passion for music and performing at a young age, singing gospel songs at local churches. By 12, she performed at the Southern Baptist Convention.
Kristin attended Broken Arrow High School and later Oklahoma City University, where she earned both a bachelor's degree in musical theatre and a master's degree in opera performance. She was also the second runner-up for Miss Oklahoma in 1991.
Early Career
During her master's program, she performed at The Lyric Theater in Oklahoma City and won the title of 'Most Promising Up-and-Coming Singer' at the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions in 1992. However, her move to New York City to help a friend resulted in an audition for Animal Crackers at Paper Mill Playhouse, leading her to pursue a career in musical theater.
Chenoweth's regional productions included Babes in Arms, Phantom, The Fantasticks, and Box Office of the Damned. Her Broadway debut in Steel Pier in 1997 winning a Theatre World Award. She also starred in the Broadway revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown in 1999, earning Tony and Drama Desk awards.
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Television and Film
Transitioning to television and film in the 2000s, Chenoweth starred in the series Kristin (2001) and made her film debut with Topa Topa Bluffs (2002). She gained wider recognition with her role in Bewitched (2005) and continued with roles in RV, The Pink Panther, Running with Scissors, Stranger Than Fiction, and Deck the Halls. In 2009, she starred in Into Temptation and Four Christmases alongside Reese Witherspoon.
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On television, she had roles in The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, Sit Down, Shut Up, Glee, The Good Wife, American Gods, and Trial & Error. Chenoweth received numerous nominations for her television work, including Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
Personal Life
Chenoweth's personal life includes relationships with actors Seth Green and Lane Garrison, writer/producer Aaron Sorkin, and country musician Josh Bryant. The couple married on September 2, 2023.
In 2009, she published her memoir, A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages. Chenoweth has openly discussed her Christian faith and her struggles with Ménière's disease, an inner ear condition that causes vertigo.
