What is Jennifer Grey’s Net Worth?
Jennifer Grey, an American actress, has a net worth of $10 million. She is best known for her roles in “Dirty Dancing” (1987) and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986), among others. Grey has appeared in over 40 film and television projects, and she performed on Broadway in 1993. In 2010, she won “Dancing With the Stars” with partner Derek Hough.
Grey also played herself on ABC’s “It’s Like, You Know…” (1999–2001) and Judy Meyers on Amazon Prime Video’s “Red Oaks” (2014–2017).
Jennifer Grey’s Background
Jennifer Grey was born in New York City in 1960 to actor Joel Grey and former actress and singer Jo Wilder. She attended Manhattan’s Dalton School, where she studied acting and dance and befriended Tracy Pollan. After graduating in 1978, she trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre for two years.
Grey’s father won a Tony and Academy Award for “Cabaret,” and her mother was a former actress and singer. She has a brother named James.
Jennifer Grey’s Career Highlights
Jennifer Grey’s career began in 1984 with her big screen debut in “Reckless” and a Dr. Pepper ad. She went on to star in popular films such as “Dirty Dancing,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and “Red Dawn.” Her appearances in made-for-television movies included “Murder in Mississippi” and “Criminal Justice.” In the ’90s, Jennifer underwent rhinoplasty which drastically altered her appearance, leading to a decline in recognition. She continued to act in films such as “Bounce” and “Redbelt” and television shows like “Red Oaks” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Jennifer reprised her iconic role as Frances “Baby” Houseman in a “Dirty Dancing” sequel set to release in the future, which she also executive produced.
Jennifer Grey’s Life and Health Struggles
In 1987, Jennifer Grey was involved in a fatal accident in Northern Ireland while riding in a car driven by her then-boyfriend Matthew Broderick. The accident resulted in severe whiplash for Grey and the death of two individuals. Despite the success of her film “Dirty Dancing,” which was released shortly after the accident, Grey struggled with survivor’s guilt.
Grey has dated several high-profile individuals, including Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, and George Stephanopoulos, before marrying actor Clark Gregg in 2001. The couple had a daughter together but separated amicably in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2021.
Before competing on “Dancing with the Stars,” Grey underwent a physical exam and sought treatment for chronic neck problems caused by the 1987 accident. The exam revealed a cancerous thyroid, which was removed.
Jennifer Grey’s Awards and Nominations
In 1988, Jennifer Grey was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for her role in “Dirty Dancing.” She has also been nominated for four Best Actress Bravo Otto awards, winning in 1988. Grey received a CableACE Award nomination for Actress in a Dramatic Series for “Fallen Angels” in 1995. In 2015, Grey and her fellow cast members from the anime film “Kaze tachinu” were nominated for a Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special.
