What Is Paget Brewster's Net Worth?
Paget Brewster, an accomplished American actress, boasts a net worth of $9 million.
Brewster entered the national spotlight with a memorable role as Kathy, Chandler Bing's girlfriend on "Friends." She appeared in six episodes from 1997 to 1998. This breakthrough led to a steady flow of film and television roles, solidifying her position in the entertainment industry.
Career Highlights
Paget Brewster's career took off after hosting a short-lived San Francisco talk show. Her filmography includes roles in "Desperate But Not Serious," "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," "The Specials," "Eulogy," "Man of the House," "Unaccompanied Minors," and "Sublime." On television, she has appeared in shows such as "Raising Dad," "Two and a Half Men," "Stacked," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Andy Richter Controls the Universe," "Modern Family," and "Community." However, she is best known for her portrayal of Emily Prentiss on "Criminal Minds," with appearances in 204 episodes.
"Criminal Minds" Salary
In the initial seasons of "Criminal Minds," Brewster earned $100,000 per episode, around $2.5 million per season. By the end of her stint, her earnings rose to $200,000 per episode, equivalent to $5 million per season.
Early Life
Born on March 10, 1969, in Concord, Massachusetts, Paget Brewster is the daughter of Hathaway and Galen Brewster, both school administrators. She attended Parsons School of Design in New York City but dropped out to pursue an acting career, subsequently moving to San Francisco for acting classes.
Further Career Development
In 1995, Brewster began hosting "The Paget Show." Her big break came in 1997 with her recurring role in "Friends." She continued to build her resume with roles in projects like "Godzilla: The Series," "Love & Money," "Let's Talk About Sex," and "Desperate But Not Serious."
From 2002 to 2003, she starred in "Andy Richter Controls the Universe." She also featured in "Huff," "The Adventures of Rocky And Bullwinkle," and "Now You Know."
In 2005, she began voice acting in "American Dad!" where she lent her voice in 24 episodes until 2020.
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2006 marked a turning point as she joined "Criminal Minds" as Emily Prentiss, becoming a central figure in the show's ensemble.
Additional Roles
Brewster appeared in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Lost Behind Bars," and "Modern Family." She was a regular on "The Thrilling Adventure Hour" and voiced Della Duck on "DuckTales," earning a Daytime Emmy nomination. Other roles include parts in "BoJack Horseman," "Birdgirl," and "Behind the Attraction."
In 2022, she appeared in "How I Met Your Father," "Tuca & Bertie," and "The Great North."
Personal Life
On March 17, 2013, Paget Brewster became engaged to musician Steve Damstra. They wed on November 28, 2014, in a ceremony officiated by Matthew Gray Gubler, her "Criminal Minds" co-star. The couple resides in Los Angeles.
