What Is Rachael Leigh Cook's Net Worth?
Rachael Leigh Cook is an American actress, model, and producer with a net worth of $5 million. She rose to fame after starring in the 1999 film "She's All That" and the iconic "This Is Your Brain on Drugs" PSA. Since then, she has predominantly focused on independent films and voice-over work.
Her portfolio includes notable projects like "The Bumblebee Flies Anyway," "Into the West," "Descent," and "The Final Season." From 2012 to 2015, she starred in the popular TNT drama, "Perception."
Early Life
Rachael Leigh Cook was born on October 4, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is the daughter of Thomas, a social worker, and JoAnn, a weaver and cooking teacher. Rachael began her professional modeling career in elementary school with nationwide ad campaigns for Target and Milk-Bone dog biscuits. She later attended Laurel Springs School for young actors and graduated from Minneapolis South High School. Her younger brother, Ben, aspires to be a filmmaker.
Acting Career
Cook's acting began in her early teens with her screen debut in the 1995 film "The Baby-Sitters Club." She followed it with roles in "Tom and Huck" and "Country Justice." In 1999, she starred in the hit romantic comedy "She's All That," marking a significant milestone in her career. That same year, she appeared in Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" music video.
Getty
In 2000, she starred opposite Elijah Wood in "The Bumblebee Flies Anyway." Cook graced the cover of "FHM" and starred in the music video for New Found Glory's "Dressed to Kill." In 2001, she starred in "Josie and the Pussycats" and ranked #26 in "Stuff" magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World."
Over the years, she appeared in films like "11:14," "Nancy Drew," and "The Final Season." Rachael was also part of Steven Spielberg's "Into the West" TV miniseries. Her television appearances include "Robot Chicken" and a recurring role on "Psych." In 2012, she took on the lead role in "Perception" and starred in the indie film "Broken Kingdom." She continued her Hallmark movie streak with "Autumn in the Vineyard," "Summer in the Vineyard," and "Frozen in Love."
Her voice work includes roles in "Batman Beyond," "Kingdom Hearts II," and several "Final Fantasy" titles. Recently, she appeared in "Criminal Minds" and the Netflix film "Love, Guaranteed." In 2021, Cook starred in "He's All That," a remake of her 1999 hit.
Public Service
Cook made her first PSA appearance at age seven for the foster care system. She starred in the famous "This Is Your Brain on Drugs" PSA in 1997 and reprised the role 20 years later for a PSA critiquing the War on Drugs. In June 2012, she started a scholarship for students aged 14 to 19 to support their educational needs. Cook was named a Champion of Change for Arts Education by the Obama Administration in 2011.
Personal Life
In early 2001, Rachael had a brief romance with Ryan Reynolds, who joined her in London while she filmed "Blow Dry." Later in 2001, she started dating Daniel Gillies. The couple married on August 8, 2004, and have two children together. They announced their separation in June 2019, and the divorce was finalized in March 2021. In July 2021, Rachael revealed her relationship with producer Kevin Mann. Despite the separation, Cook and Gillies co-parent amicably.
