What is Nikki Cox's Net Worth?
Nikki Cox is an American actress known for her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry, boasting a net worth of $4 million. She gained fame by starring in notable TV series like 'Unhappily Ever After,' 'Las Vegas,' 'The Norm Show,' and 'Nikki.' Apart from her acting, Cox has also made her mark as a comedy writer.
Early Life
Nicole Avery Cox was born on June 2nd, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. With family roots in Memphis, Tennessee, she started her career early due to her mother's guidance as her personal manager. At the tender age of four, she began dancing in ballet productions and TV specials. By ten, she had landed acting roles in popular shows like 'Baywatch,' 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' 'Mama's Family,' 'Eerie, Indiana,' and 'Blossom.'
Career
As a teenager, Cox secured recurring roles in series such as 'General Hospital' and 'California Dreams.' Her major breakthrough came with the role of Tiffany Malloy in the sitcom 'Unhappily Ever After,' where she starred from 1995 to 1999. Following the show's cancellation, she appeared in 'The Norm Show' as a former prostitute. She then starred in 'Nikki,' though it only lasted two seasons, ending in 2002.
By 2003, Cox had earned a recurring role as Mary Connell in the NBC drama 'Las Vegas.' She left the series before its final season in 2007, but her character later reappeared in a crossover episode of 'Passions.' During her stint on 'Las Vegas,' she also became a spokesmodel for a gaming website. Cox then ventured into voice acting, featuring in the video game 'Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust,' which unfortunately received negative reviews. That same year, she appeared in the film 'Lonely Street.' Years later, Nikki achieved significant recognition when she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, thanks to her writing on Jay Mohr's album 'Happy. And A Lot.'
Relationships
In the 90s, Cox dated her 'Unhappily Ever After' co-star Kevin Connolly. She then became engaged to Bobcat Goldthwait in 1997, despite a 16-year age gap.
On December 29, 2006, Cox married comedian and actor Jay Mohr in Los Angeles. Mohr legally changed his name to Jay Ferguson Cox Mohr in December 2008. The couple had a son on May 5, 2011, but their marriage ended in divorce in 2018.
Real Estate
In 2018, reports surfaced that Cox and Jay Mohr sold their Woodland Hills, California home for $1.025 million—$75,000 above the asking price. This sale was likely driven by their ongoing divorce. The couple had been renting the home for $3,500 a month before selling it. Cox bought the property through a trust in 1997 for $390,000. Even splitting the sale proceeds with Mohr, she realized a substantial profit.
The residence featured two bedrooms, 1,500 square feet of living space, bamboo wood floors, and butcher block countertops. Additional amenities included two fireplaces and brick patios. The outdoor space boasted front and back yards with mature trees.
