Kelly Packard Net Worth

What is Kelly Packard's net worth?

Kelly Packard is an American actress and television personality who has a net worth of $3 million. Kelly Packard is best known for her roles on the hit series "Baywatch" and "California Dreams," as well as for her longtime presence on game and talk shows during the 1990s and early 2000s. With her sunny blonde image and wholesome appeal, Packard became a familiar face to television audiences across multiple genres. While never a major box office name, she enjoyed steady work in both scripted and unscripted television, carving out a niche as a reliable and likable performer.

Early Life

Kelly Chemane Packard was born in 1975 and raised in Glendale, California. She grew up in a Mormon household and showed an early interest in entertainment, participating in beauty pageants and school plays as a child. Her fresh-faced charisma and natural confidence made her a good fit for commercial and TV work from a young age. She converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a teenager, a decision that would shape her personal and public identity throughout her career.

Television Career

Packard's breakout role came in the early 1990s when she joined the cast of the NBC Saturday morning series "California Dreams." She played Tiffani Smith, the band's bassist and lead female character, during the show's run from 1992 to 1996. The series combined teen drama, musical performances, and light comedy, earning a loyal following among young viewers and making Packard a recognizable face to a generation of teens.

Her most iconic role came shortly after when she was cast as April Giminski on "Baywatch." Joining the lifeguard drama during its global peak in the late 1990s, Packard appeared on the show from 1997 to 1999. Her character brought a wholesome, beachy energy to the ensemble cast and helped continue the show's appeal as it transitioned into its later seasons. "Baywatch" was already a global juggernaut by the time she joined, and her presence helped sustain the franchise through its final years.

During the height of her popularity, Packard also appeared in a series of Tae Bo workout infomercials alongside fitness guru Billy Blanks. These high-energy segments became a cultural staple of 1990s home fitness marketing and further solidified her image as a fit and vibrant TV personality.

Beyond scripted acting, Packard became a staple of television hosting and appearances. She served as a co-host on GSN's revival of "Lingo" in the early 2000s, made appearances on shows like "Ripley's Believe It or Not!," and guest-starred on sitcoms such as "The Wonder Years," "Blossom," and "Step by Step." She also appeared as herself on various reality and lifestyle programs and took part in celebrity episodes of game shows like "Pyramid."

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Personal Life

Kelly Packard married Darrin Privett, an emergency medicine physician, in 1997. The couple has four children and has maintained a relatively low public profile in recent years. Packard has spoken openly about her faith, her family life, and her love of animals, often sharing personal insights in interviews and on social media.

While she gradually stepped back from full-time acting after the early 2000s, she remains fondly remembered for her contributions to two major pop culture staples of the '90s: "California Dreams" and "Baywatch." Her legacy continues through reruns, nostalgia-driven documentaries, and the continued popularity of those shows with audiences around the world.

Real Estate

In March 2012, Kelly and Darrin paid $1.65 million for a home in Newhall, California. In 2014, this home was featured in an episode of "Celebrity Wife Swap," When Kelly traded places with actress Tichina Arnold. Kelly and Darrin sold this home in July 2023 for $2.3 million. The couple also appear to own a 9-acre property in Tyler, Texas, which they appear to have listed for sale also in 2023 for a little over $1 million, but did not end up selling. Here's a video tour of their former Newhall home:

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