Steffiana de la Cruz Net Worth

What is Steffiana de la Cruz's net worth?

Steffiana de la Cruz is an American actress and model who has a net worth of $120 million. The vast majority of Steffiana's net worth is attributable to her husband since 2004, Kevin James.

While she never pursued leading roles or a high-profile Hollywood career, Steffiana de la Cruz became a familiar on-screen presence in the late 1990s and 2000s, particularly through her recurring appearances in films connected to James' comedy projects. Her career has been defined by selective work, a low public profile, and long periods away from the industry as she focused on family life.

De la Cruz's acting credits are modest compared to many of her contemporaries, but she remains a recognizable figure due to the longevity of her relationship with James and her appearances in several commercially successful films. Unlike many spouses of major entertainers, she has largely avoided celebrity culture and publicity, maintaining a deliberately private lifestyle.

Early Life

Steffiana Anna Marie Zantua was born on August 28, 1974, in New York City. She is of Filipino descent and spent her early years in New York before eventually entering the entertainment industry through modeling and small acting roles. Details about her upbringing and education have remained largely private, consistent with her low-profile public persona.

Acting Career

Steffiana de la Cruz began appearing in films in the late 1990s, often in small or supporting roles. She made early appearances in projects such as "Die Hard with a Vengeance" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," gradually becoming a familiar face in comedies associated with Kevin James and his circle of collaborators.

Her most visible roles came in films including "Zookeeper," "Here Comes the Boom," and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2," where she typically played minor characters or appeared in cameo roles. While she never pursued a standalone acting career or headlining projects, her appearances aligned with some of James' biggest commercial successes, keeping her intermittently visible to mainstream audiences.

De la Cruz stepped away from acting for extended periods, particularly after starting a family, and has not actively pursued new film roles in recent years.

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Personal Life

Steffiana de la Cruz dated actor Chris Penn from 1993 to 1999. Penn, the younger brother of Sean Penn and Michael Penn, was known for intense supporting performances in films such as "Footloose," "Reservoir Dogs," and "True Romance." The relationship ended years before Penn's death in 2006. Penn died at age 40 from heart disease.

Steffiana de la Cruz began dating Kevin James in the early 2000s. The couple married in 2004 and have four children together. Throughout James' rise as a major television and film star, de la Cruz has remained largely out of the spotlight, rarely giving interviews or making public appearances independent of her husband.

Her decision to prioritize family over career has been a defining element of her adult life, distinguishing her from many partners of high-profile entertainers.

Real Estate

Steffiana de la Cruz and Kevin James have made several notable real estate investments, particularly in Florida. In 2012, they paid $18.5 million for a large oceanfront home in Delray Beach. One year later, they spent an additional $4.25 million to purchase the vacant lot next door, creating an expansive beachfront compound totaling nearly three acres.

The primary mansion featured eight bedrooms, ten and a half bathrooms, and sat on 1.85 acres. The estate included a massive courtyard, floor-to-ceiling windows, stone verandahs, multiple fireplaces, a pool room, a backyard pool, and an oversized garage. Annual property taxes on the compound were estimated at around $500,000. The couple listed the property in 2016 for $29 million and eventually sold it to an LLC later that year for a widely reported $27 million. Here is a video tour:

Prior to relocating to Florida, Kevin James owned multiple homes in Los Angeles, including a property sold in 2013 for $5.5 million.

In February 2020, James and de la Cruz purchased another oceanfront mansion in Delray Beach for $14 million. The 18,906-square-foot home featured an elevator, a wine cellar, a recreational area, a five-car garage, a guest house, and direct ocean views. The property was listed for sale in 2022 at nearly $20 million and ultimately sold in May 2023 for $12.67 million.

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