Lauren Holly is an American actress who has a net worth of $8 million. She has made most of her money through her acting career spanning over three decades. Lauren Holly has been gracing our screens for many years, and she is better known for portraying NCIS Director Jenny Shepard in the television show NCIS. She also appeared in Picket Fences, portraying Deputy Sheriff Maxine Stewart and Mary Swanson in Dumb and Dumber.
Early Life and Education
Lauren Holly was born on October 28, 1963, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, to Michael Ann Molly and Grant Holly. Her father was a screenwriter who taught literature at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Her mother, on the other hand, is a former professor and art historian. Lauren is the firstborn in a family of three. She had two younger brothers: Alexander Innes Holly and Nick Holly, but the former died in 1992.
As for her education, Lauren Holly began her education at a local elementary school before proceeding to Geneva High School. While in high school, she was part of the cheerleading team. Upon graduating from high school, she proceeded to Sarah Lawrence College for her undergraduate studies in English.
Personal Life
Regarding her personal life, Lauren Holly has been married three times. She first married actor Danny Quinn in 1991. However, their marriage was short-lived, given that it lasted just two years. Immediately after the divorce, Lauren met actor and comedian Jim Carrey while auditioning for a role in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Holly did not get the role, but she developed a close relationship with Jim Carrey. The two became and were in close touch for a while. After some time, their friendship transitioned to romance, and they began dating. In 1996, the two lovebirds decided to make their relationship official, doing so in a beautiful event attended by their family and friends. This was Lauren’s shortest marriage, given that it barely lasted a year. The two divorced in 1997.
Lauren’s third marriage was in 2001 when she married Francis Greco. The couple adopted three children while together, but then divorced in 2014. It is unclear if the actress is in any relationship at the moment or if she is focusing on her acting career.
Acting Career
Lauren Holly ventured into the acting industry in the 1980s. Her first television role came in 1984 when she was cast as Carla Walicki in Hill Street Blues. It is hard to tell how much she was paid for her role on the show, but she appeared in two episodes. She continued appearing in various television shows and films, but her major breakthrough came in 1992 when she was cast as Maxine Stewart in Picket Fences.
In 2005, Lauren began portraying Director Jenny Shepard in NCIS. She managed to make a fortune through this role, but she has not openly stated how much she made.
Net Worth
Lauren Holly’s net worth of $8 million is a statement of her resilience and determination in realizing financial success in an industry that has imbalances in terms of pay.
