Phoebe Cates Age, Ethnicity, and Family Details
Phoebe Cates was born on July 16, 1963, in the United States which makes her 59 years old now. Her parents are Lily Cates and Joseph Cates. Likewise, the actress belongs to a fixed ethnicity of Asian and European descent.
Cates was raised alongside siblings Valerie Cates, Phillip Cates, and Alexandra Cates. She enrolled at the Professional Children's School and later joined the prestigious Juilliard School.
Early Career
The American actress' journey in the entertainment industry began at the age of ten when she embarked on a modeling career, gracing the pages of popular magazines like Seventeen and various publications catering to teenagers.
Phoebe Cates during her early days
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However, her aspirations soon shifted towards dance, and she earned a scholarship to the School of American Ballet at the age of 14. Unfortunately, a knee injury compelled her to abandon dancing.
After suffering a serious knee injury at the early age of 15, Cates then made up her mind to give up dancing and decided to pursue her career in Modeling. After being involved in the modeling career, she earned wide recognition and success.
Subsequently, Cates found considerable success in the world of modeling, enjoying a brief but flourishing career. After working as a model for a short time, she decided to quit the industry. Cates state that she didn't like the industry because it was just the same thing over and over which made her leave the modeling career too, although she was successful.
Career as an Actress
After dropping her dancing and modeling career, Phoebe Cates decided to pursue her career in acting. Her father was also an actor and he was not enthusiastic about Phoebe's new dream. She began her acting career at the age of 17 in the movie, Paradise where she sang the theme song.
Moreover, Cates gave her role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High earned her wide recognition, and brought her into the limelight. Her most memorable bikini-drop scene has become of cinema. She had quoted that she had lots of memory and had the most fun during the shooting of that movie.
Furthermore, Phoebe had featured in several movies which include, Private School, Baby Sister, Gremlins, Date with All Angel, Heart of Dixie, Princess Caraboo, and much more.
In the year 1994, Phoebe Cates retired from acting and raised her children. Later in 2001, she returned to acting for a single movie, The Anniversary Party and left the entertainment industry to date.
A Successful Married Life
Moving toward her personal life, Phoebe Cates married his long-term boyfriend, Kevin Kline after dating for several years. The couple met each other in 1983 and started dating each other. The couple gave birth to a son Owen born on October 14, 1991, and a daughter Greta born on March 21, 1994. Phoebe and her spouse, Kevin are living happily together in New York City.
Phoebe Cates with her husband, Kevin Kline
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Till now there is no data on the pair's relationship or divorce issues. They are one of the most successful and longest-running Hollywood couples without a doubt. They have a blissful family life and seem to go a long married life together.
Is Phoebe Cates a Millionaire? Her Net Worth Details
The 5 feet 7 inches tall actress, Cates earned a good sum of money from her former acting career. As a film actress, singer, and former model, she had various sources of income through which she finances her lavishing lifestyle. Cates has enough money to live a quality life with her family.
In 2005, the former model opened a boutique named Blue Tree in New York. She might draw a good income from her business. Though the celebrity spouse, Cates is yet to reveal her net worth and earnings herself, she is estimated to have above $2 Million.
Her Husband, Kevin Kline is a Millionaire
According to different sources, her spouse, Kevin Kine has a net worth of $35 million. The legendary actor, Kline made a major part of his wealth from his successful acting career. He has been a part of the showbiz field since 1970 ad is still actively involved in various projects.
The actor made a good profit from his movies and tv shows like
Movies:
- A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
- The Big Chill (1983)
- Dave (1993)
- In & Out (1997)
- Sophie's Choice (1982)
- French Kiss (1995)
- Silverado (1985)
- Cry Freedom (1987)
- The Emperor's Club (2002)
- Wild Wild West (1999)
TV Shows:
- Great Performances (1971-2012)
- The Simpsons (1991-present, voice role)
- Bob's Burgers (2011-present, voice role)
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014-present, guest appearances)
- Present Laughter (2017, TV movie)
- American Masters (1986-present)
- The Conspirator (2020, limited series)
- As You Like It (1978, TV movie)
- King of the Hill (1997-2010, voice role)
- Saturday Night Live (1988-present, guest appearances)
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