What is Nazanin Boniadi's Net Worth?
Nazanin Boniadi is an accomplished Iranian-British actress who boasts a net worth of $2 million. Born in Tehran, Iran, in May 1980, her family relocated to London during her infancy. Boniadi later moved to the United States, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Irvine. Demonstrating exceptional academic prowess, Nazanin was honored with the Chang Pin-Chun Undergraduate Research Award and played a significant role as the Assistant Editor-in-Chief of UCI's undergraduate medical newspaper.
Early Career and Television Success
In 2007, Nazanin made her feature film debut, portraying Taylor in the movie "Gameface." During the same year, she secured a role as Leyla Mir in the TV series "General Hospital: Night Shift," a character she continued to play in "General Hospital" from 2007 to 2009.
Her acting career further skyrocketed in 2008 when she starred as Amira Ahmed in the blockbuster movie "Iron Man."
Notable Television Roles
Nazanin's performance attracted more significant roles, leading to her recurring role as Nora in the popular TV series "How I Met Your Mother" beginning in 2010. From 2013, she captivated audiences as Fara Sherazi in the critically acclaimed series "Homeland." In 2014, she further showcased her versatility, starring as Adnan Salif in the TV series "Scandal."
Activism and Accolades
Beyond her acting career, Boniadi is known for her humanitarian efforts. She was a keynote speaker at Congresswoman Eddie Bernie Johnson's 13th annual A World of Women for World Peace conference, advocating for global peace.
On a personal note, in 2004, Nazanin had a brief relationship with Tom Cruise, a relationship arranged by the Church of Scientology. Her performance as Leyla Mir in "General Hospital" earned her a nomination for an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2008.
