What Is Christine Ebersole’s Net Worth?

Christine Ebersole, a versatile American actress, comedian, and singer, boasts a net worth of $800,000. She gained widespread recognition as a cast member on NBC’s iconic sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” during 1981-1982. Beyond television, Ebersole has dazzled Broadway audiences, earning Tony Awards for her roles in the musicals “42nd Street” (2001) and “Grey Gardens” (2007). Her theatrical prowess also garnered nominations for “Dinner at Eight” (2003) and “War Paint” (2017). On television, she has been a familiar face, portraying characters such as Lily Darnell in “Ryan’s Hope” (1980) and Kit Cavanaugh in “The Cavanaughs” (1986–1989), among others. Ebersole’s extensive filmography includes appearances in “Tootsie” (1982), “Amadeus” (1984), and “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013), to name a few. Her talents were recognized with a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1984 for her role as Maxie McDermott on “One Life to Live.”

Early Life

Born on February 21, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Christine Ebersole is the daughter of Bob and Marian Ebersole, with her father having led a Milwaukee steel company. She has roots in Irish and Swiss-German ancestry. Ebersole is an alumna of New Trier High School and graduated from MacMurray College in 1975. Her artistic journey continued with studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Career

Ebersole’s Broadway journey began in 1975 with “Angel Street,” shortly after which she made her television debut on ABC’s soap opera “Ryan’s Hope.” In 1980, she took on the role of Lily Darnell for 11 episodes. Her stint on “Saturday Night Live” saw her co-anchoring “Weekend Update” with Brian Doyle-Murray. Her cinematic debut in “Tootsie” (1982) was a commercial hit, grossing $241 million on a $22 million budget, and later became part of the National Film Registry for its cultural significance. Following this, “Amadeus” (1984) continued her success, earning an Academy Award for Best Picture. Ebersole’s other notable roles included Maxie McDermott on “One Life to Live,” where her performance was Emmy-nominated, and she appeared in “Thief of Hearts” (1984) and had a recurring role on “Valerie” (1986) and “The Cavanaughs” (1986–1989).

During the 1990s, Ebersole showcased her versatility with guest appearances on shows like “American Dreamer” (1990) and “Murphy Brown” (1990). She starred as the lead in “Rachel Gunn, R.N.” (1992) and featured in numerous TV movies, including “Gypsy” (1993). Her film credits from the decade include roles in “Ghost Dad” (1990), “My Girl 2” (1994), and “Black Sheep” (1996), where she appeared alongside fellow “SNL” veterans Chris Farley and David Spade. Entering the 2000s, she continued to diversify her roles with appearances in “Will & Grace” (2001) and “Royal Pains” (2009–2016).

In more recent years, Ebersole continued to captivate audiences with roles in films like “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013), which was a box office triumph, and “Licorice Pizza” (2021). Her television appearances include guest roles on “Ugly Betty” (2010) and “American Horror Story: Coven” (2013). She also had recurring roles in “Retired at 35” (2011) and “Madam Secretary” (2015–2018). From 2019 to 2024, she portrayed Dorothy “Dottie” Wheeler on “Bob Hearts Abishola.”

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Personal Life

Christine’s personal life saw her marrying actor Peter Bergman in 1976, but their marriage ended in 1981. She later wed Bill Moloney in 1988, with whom she adopted three children. Ebersole has shared experiences of psychic phenomena, adding another layer to her multifaceted life.

Real Estate

In 1996, Christine and Bill paid $250,000 for a home in Maplewood, New Jersey. They still own this home, and today it’s worth around $1 million.

Awards and Nominations

In 1984, Ebersole earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for  “One Life to Live.” In 2013, the “Emoticon ;)” cast won a Cast Collaboration Award – Feature Film at the Gen Art Film Festival. Christine has received four Tony Award nominations, winning for Best Actress in a Musical for “42nd Street” (2001) and “Grey Gardens” (2007). Her other nominations were for Best Featured Actress in a Play for “Dinner at Eight” (2003) and Best Actress in a Musical for “War Paint” (2017). She also won a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, a Drama League Award for Outstanding Distinguished Performance, a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Special Citation, and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for “Grey Gardens.” Ebersole received an Outer Critics Circle Award in the same category for “42nd Street.”