Brooke Adams Net Worth

What is Brooke Adams' net worth?

Brooke Adams is an American actress who has a net worth of $20 million. That is a combined net worth with her husband, Tony Shalhoub. They've been married since 1992.

Brooke Adams is best known for her work in both film and television during the 1970s and 1980s, with standout roles in critically acclaimed films such as "Days of Heaven," "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," and "The Dead Zone." Trained in the theater, Adams built a career characterized by thoughtful performances, quiet intensity, and a willingness to take on emotionally layered characters. Her versatility allowed her to transition between genre films, romantic dramas, and stage roles with ease. While she never reached the same level of household-name recognition as some of her contemporaries, Adams developed a devoted fan base and earned critical respect for her consistent and compelling performances. In later years, she continued acting in theater and on television, including collaborations with her husband, actor Tony Shalhoub.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Brooke Adams was born on February 8, 1949, in New York City, the daughter of Rosalind and Robert K. Adams. Her mother was an actress, and her father worked as a producer for CBS. Adams was drawn to acting from a young age and studied at the prestigious High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan before enrolling in the School of American Ballet. She later studied at the Juilliard School and the Institute of Theatre Training.

Her first screen appearances came in the late 1960s and early 1970s, mostly in television series and low-budget films. Her breakthrough came in 1978 when she starred opposite Donald Sutherland in the remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." The film was a commercial and critical success and remains a cult classic. That same year, she appeared in Terrence Malick's "Days of Heaven" alongside Richard Gere and Sam Shepard. The film earned widespread acclaim for its cinematography and poetic storytelling, and Adams's performance was singled out as one of its emotional anchors.

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Film and Television Highlights

Throughout the 1980s, Adams continued to build her resume with varied roles. In 1983, she starred in David Cronenberg's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Dead Zone," playing the former fiancée of Christopher Walken's psychic protagonist. She also appeared in "Cuba" with Sean Connery and "Tell Me a Riddle," and worked steadily across genres, showing particular strength in emotionally complex roles.

Though Adams's film career slowed in the 1990s, she found new outlets in television and theater. She appeared in episodes of "Murder, She Wrote," "Family Ties," and later took on guest roles in series like "Monk," in which she appeared in five episodes opposite her husband, Tony Shalhoub. Her stage credits include Broadway and off-Broadway productions, and in 2010, she and Shalhoub co-starred in a Broadway revival of Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me A Tenor."

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Personal Life

Brooke Adams married actor Tony Shalhoub in 1992, and the couple has collaborated on multiple projects throughout their marriage, including television and theater work. Prior to their wedding, they adopted a daughter, and in 1994, they adopted a second daughter, forming a close-knit family that has remained largely private despite both parents' public careers.

The couple is known for their shared devotion to the arts and their support of each other's creative endeavors.

Real Estate

Over the years, Brooke Adams and Tony Shalhoub have made a number of real estate investments. In 1993, they purchased a home in Los Angeles for $675,000. They lived there for over two decades before listing it for sale in 2016 for just under $4 million. The home ultimately sold for $3.6 million.

One of the couple's most cherished properties is a six-acre estate on Martha's Vineyard, which they purchased in the late 1990s for $750,000. The property has served as a longtime family retreat and creative refuge.

In November 2016, Adams and Shalhoub expanded their real estate holdings by purchasing a luxury condo on New York City's Upper West Side for $3.995 million. They listed the apartment for sale in April 2022 for $4.995 million, reflecting the property's appreciation and their bi-coastal lifestyle.

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