Phoebe Cates is a former American actress, and model, best known for her role in the 80s and 90s movies.
She has starred in blockbuster movies such as “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” (1982), “Gremlins” (1984), “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (1990), and “Drop Dead Fred” (1991).
Initially, Cates was a model, who loathed the modeling industry. After a push from her father, she decided to pursue a career in acting.
In 1982, she made her Hollywood debut in the film “Paradise.”
In addition, Phoebe was responsible for the movie’s theme song and album.
Since then, she has appeared in several commercially and critically successful movies.
Aside from films, Cates has been featured in many Broadway productions.
Phoebe Cates Biography
Phoebe Cates was born on July 16, 1963, in New York City, USA.
She was born to Lily, her mother, and Joseph, her father, who was a Broadway and television producer.
Phoebe grew up with two siblings, Valerie and Alexandra, and attended the Professional Children’s School.
Later on, she joined the popular Juilliard School.
At the age of 10, she started her career in modeling and appeared in popular magazines like “Seventeen.”
After a year, her interest grew in dancing and got a scholarship from the School of American Ballet.
However, she had to quit with the injury to her knees.
Once again, Cates continued her career in modeling but eventually started to dislike it.
Her only motivation to stick to modeling was to generate cash. In 1979 and 1980, she appeared on several editorial pages of magazines.
Nonetheless, with her father’s encouragement to further her career, she decided to chase the Hollywood dream.
As a result, Phoebe has gained a lot of success in movies and television series.
Ending of Acting Career
Phoebe had a prestigious job, with several blockbusters on her credit, but she decided to end her acting career.
Well, it was not a total end, with no chance of returning.
After appearing in the comedy-drama “Princess Caraboo” in 1994, her priority shifted towards raising her children.
Since she was always busy with her reel life, she had little time to spend with her kids. Cates wanted to give a hundred percent to her children.
Her decision was mutually supported by her husband, who is also an actor.
Moreover, the couple decided to take turns in movies to not work at the same time.
However, Phoebe tends to option most of her turn to spend her time with her children.
In 2001, as a favor to her best friend, who happens to be a director, she returned to acting in the movie, “The Anniversary Party.”
Since then, she has not starred in any movies or television shows.
My girl crush has been and always will be Phoebe Cates. She’s part Filipino, so that may be part of it. Who’s your childhood crush? pic.twitter.com/T6d0biSJFL
— ?supanova? (@supanova_me) July 2, 2022
Phoebe Cates’ Net Worth
Multi-talented American actress, model, and dancer, Phoebe Cates has a staggering net worth of $35 million.
The iconic actress has accumulated a large wealth through her active career in Hollywood.
After appearing in many successful movies and Broadway shows, her net worth has reached a massive $35 million.
If she was still busy taking acting gigs, her net worth must have been much higher than the current one.
In addition, Phoebe’s net worth comprises her business and investment.
She runs a boutique shop on the Upper East Side of New York City, called “Blue Tree.”
The shop sells jewelry, antiques, clothes, perfumes, arts, books, stuffed animals, and many more items.
Cates has earned a significant income through the store, which was founded in 2005.
Furthermore, she has designed and produced many items for the boutique.
Details about Family & Children
Let’s look into the details of Phoebe Cates’ family and children.
In 1983, during an auditioning, she met actor Kevin Kline on a set. However, both of them were in a relationship at that time.
Two years later, they started dating.
Cates wedded Kelvin on March 5, 1989, and they welcomed their first child, Owen, after two years.
Similarly, their daughter, Greta was born on March 21, 1994.
Both of her kids have grown up, and pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, following in the footstep of their parents.
Owen has become an actor, writer, and director; Meanwhile, Greta is a singer, songwriter, and popular musician.