Catherine Bell Net Worth

What Is Catherine Bell's Net Worth and Salary?

Catherine Bell is a British-American actress, producer, and model who has a net worth of $12 million. After studying biomedical engineering at UCLA, Catherine Bell left college to pursue modeling in Japan before transitioning to acting. Her first screen appearances included guest roles and commercial work, and in 1992 she served as Isabella Rossellini's body double in the film "Death Becomes Her."

Bell's big break came in 1995 when she earned a minor part on the military legal drama "JAG." The show was later picked up by CBS, and Bell successfully auditioned to join the main cast as Lieutenant Colonel Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie. She starred in the role from 1997 to 2005, appearing in over 200 episodes of the series. Her next major television role came as Denise Sherwood, a military spouse in Lifetime's ensemble drama "Army Wives." Bell appeared in all 117 episodes of the series between 2007 and 2013, delivering a standout performance in some of the show's most emotionally charged storylines.

In 2008, Bell launched her most iconic role as Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in Hallmark's "The Good Witch" film series, later transitioning to the long-running television adaptation. She also served as co-executive producer across the franchise's seven original movies and multi-season series.

Bell has appeared in feature films like "Bruce Almighty" and "Evan Almighty," and guest-starred on shows including "Friends," "Law & Order: SVU," and "NCIS: Los Angeles."

Early Life

Catherine Bell was born Catherine Lisa Bell on August 14, 1968, in London, England. Catherine's parents, Mina Ezzati and Peter Bell, divorced when she was 2 years old. Peter came from Scottish heritage and worked as an architect in Iran, and Mina, an Iranian, studied nursing in London. After the divorce, Bell was raised by her mother and grandparents, and they eventually moved to California, settling in the San Fernando Valley. Catherine said of growing up in California, "I am definitely a Valley Girl. I was a tomboy. I liked to skateboard, play football, and push the envelope a little bit." Bell attended Our Lady of Corvallis High School and UCLA. She originally considered a career in the medical field, but after she was offered a modeling job in Japan, she dropped out during her sophomore year.

Career

After returning to the U.S. from modeling in Japan, Catherine Bell shifted her focus to acting. She honed her craft under the guidance of noted acting coach Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, supporting herself with an eight-year stint as a massage therapist at the Peninsula Hotel.

Bell's first screen appearance came in 1990 with a one-line role on the sitcom "Sugar and Spice." She followed that with guest spots on "True Colors" and, in 1992, famously served as Isabella Rossellini's nude body double in "Death Becomes Her." Over the next few years, she amassed credits in TV movies like "Mother of the Bride" (1993) and "Alien Nation: Body and Soul" (1995), as well as the action film "Men of War" (1994). She also made guest appearances on shows such as "Dream On," "Vanishing Son," "Friends," and "The Naked Truth."

In 1996, Bell earned a small role as Lt. Diane Schonke on "JAG." When the series was retooled by CBS, she was recast as Major Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie, a part she played from 1997 until the show ended in 2005—appearing in more than 200 episodes. She later reprised this role in three episodes of "NCIS: Los Angeles" in 2019 and 2020.

During her "JAG" years, Bell appeared in action films like "Crash Dive" (1996) and "Black Thunder" (1998), as well as TV movies such as "Cab to Canada" and "Thrill Seekers." She also appeared in the blockbuster comedy "Bruce Almighty" (2003) and made an uncredited cameo in its sequel "Evan Almighty" (2007), and contributed voice work to the animated short "Babak and Friends: A First Norooz."

Bell's next leading role came as Denise Sherwood on Lifetime's "Army Wives" (2007–2014), where she appeared in all 117 episodes and received acclaim for her portrayal of a military spouse facing family upheaval and emotional challenges.

In 2008, Bell launched the Hallmark franchise as Cassandra "Cassie" Nightingale in the movie "The Good Witch." She would reprise Cassie in six more films and headlined the spinoff series "Good Witch," appearing as both star and co-executive producer across 75 television episodes from 2015 to 2021.

Since 2016, Bell has remained active in television films and streaming features. She starred in the family comedy "The Bandit Hound" (2016) and the Netflix release "The Do-Over" (2016). She continued to headline holiday and drama films on Hallmark and Lifetime: "Home for Christmas Day" (2017), "Christmas in the Air" (2017), "A Summer to Remember" (2018), "Meet Me at Christmas" (2020), and most recently starred as Regina in Hallmark+'s "Christmas on Cherry Lane" (2023) and "Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane" (2024). In addition, she took the lead role in the 2022 Lifetime thriller "Jailbreak Lovers."

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Personal Life

Catherine Bell was raised in a Roman Catholic household but later became a practicing Scientologist. She has spoken publicly about her involvement with the Church of Scientology and appeared in the 2006 Scientology music video "United," alongside fellow members Jenna Elfman, Isaac Hayes, and Erika Christensen.

On May 8, 1994, Bell married actor and production assistant Adam Beason, whom she met in 1992 while filming "Death Becomes Her." The couple had two children together: a daughter, Gemma, born on April 16, 2003, and a son, Ronan, born on August 21, 2010. After 17 years of marriage, they separated in 2011 and finalized their divorce shortly thereafter.

Since 2012, Bell has lived with photographer and party planner Brooke Daniells, also a Scientologist, in the Los Angeles area. Though the two have kept their relationship largely private, they have often been described in media reports as domestic partners and co-parents.

Outside of her acting career, Bell is known for her adventurous and active lifestyle. Her hobbies include skiing, kickboxing, snowboarding, motorcycling, and cross-stitching. During the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, she began taking flying lessons, further showcasing her interest in physical and skill-based pursuits.

Real Estate

In 2015, Catherine Bell paid $2.2 million for a home in a gated community in Hidden Hills, California. The 3,380-square-foot residence sits on a 1.2-acre lot and features four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Hidden Hills is known for its privacy, celebrity residents, and equestrian-friendly layout. She sold this home in December 2021 for $4 million.

Prior to that, she owned a nearly 5,700-square-foot home in nearby Calabasas, which she sold in 2010 for $1.945 million to professional baseball player Jason Kubel. The Calabasas property had been her primary residence during much of her "JAG" and "Army Wives" years.

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