What is Toni Collette's Net Worth?
Toni Collette is a critically-acclaimed Australian actress and singer with a net worth of $18 million. Her breakthrough role came in the 1994 Australian film "Muriel's Wedding", where she portrayed Muriel Heslop, a socially awkward young woman dreaming of a glamorous wedding. This role brought her international recognition and showcased her ability to blend humor and pathos with notable skill.
Collette's career progressed with diverse roles, such as in the 1999 film "The Sixth Sense", earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her role in the 2006 film "Little Miss Sunshine" further highlighted her talent for balancing drama and comedy.
Collette also made a significant impact on television, starring in "United States of Tara" (2009-2011), where she played a woman with dissociative identity disorder. Her performance earned her both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe.
In addition to her dramatic and comedic roles, Collette has excelled in thrillers like the 2018 film "Hereditary", praised for her unsettling performance. She continues to impress audiences with her range and depth.
Besides acting, Collette is also a talented musician. She leads the band Toni Collette & the Finish, showcasing her musical abilities.
Early Life
Toni Collette was born on November 1, 1972, in Sydney, Australia. Raised in Glebe and Blacktown, Collette grew up in a family with limited income. She enjoyed netball, tap-dancing, and swimming and nurtured an early passion for singing, appearing in school musicals.
At 16, Toni transferred to the Australian Theatre for Young People to focus on drama. By 1991, she had joined the National Institute of Dramatic Art but dropped out after a year to take on a major theatre role.
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Career
Collette began her television career with the 1988 series "Blah Blah Blah" and appeared in shows like "A Country Practice". In 1992, she appeared in her first film, "Spotswood", alongside Anthony Hopkins and Russell Crowe. Her role in the 1994 film "Muriel's Wedding" was commercially successful.
In 1996, Collette starred in "Cosi", "Lilian's Story", and "Emma". She gained prominence in the 1999 blockbuster "The Sixth Sense", which grossed over $670 million.
Her career continued with roles in "The Wild Party", "Shaft", "Dinner with Friends", "The Hours", and "About a Boy". Her 2006 role in "Little Miss Sunshine" was critically acclaimed.
Collette returned to television with "United States of Tara" and in films like "Jesus Henry Christ" and "Fright Night". In recent years, she was praised for her performances in "Hereditary" and "Knives Out".
In 2019, Collette starred in the Netflix series "Unbelievable", which became highly viewed. She appeared in "Dream Horse" (2020) and will star in several upcoming Netflix projects.
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Relationships
Collette's first widely-publicized relationship was with actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, whom she dated for a year starting in 1997. In 2002, she started dating drummer Dave Galafassi, known for his work with the band Gelbison. The couple married in a traditional Buddhist ceremony in 2003 and have two children. They have lived in Sydney and Los Angeles.
Real Estate
In 2004, Collette and her husband bought a home in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, for 5 million AUD, which they sold in 2009 for 6.5 million AUD. The 5-bedroom home features Spanish-style construction and views of Sydney Harbor.
In 2011, they purchased a Victorian-style home in Paddington, Sydney, for 6 million AUD after realizing the renovation costs for their Bronte property were too high. However, they pulled out of the deal, resulting in a legal dispute where they had to pay $600,000 in damages.
In 2012, Collette listed her Los Angeles home for $1.325 million. The 2,136-square foot home features three bedrooms and a detached pool house.
