Amanda Righetti is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Van Pelt on the television series The Mentalist. She was born on April 4, 1983, in St. George, Utah, and is the youngest of eight children. Raised in Nevada, just outside Las Vegas, Righetti was discovered at the age of fifteen through the International Cover Model Search.
Before transitioning to acting, Amanda Righetti worked as a fashion model. Her early success in modeling opened doors to the entertainment industry. She gained initial recognition with a recurring role in the teen drama The O.C. and went on to become a series regular on the primetime soap opera North Shore.
Righetti's acting career continued to grow when she was cast in the lead role of the 2009 remake of Friday the 13th, produced by Michael Bay. The film achieved notable commercial success, opening to one of the highest three-day weekend box office grosses for a horror movie at that time.
She later achieved widespread fame for her role as special agent Grace Van Pelt in The Mentalist, which aired from 2008 to 2015. Her performance on the show contributed significantly to her popularity and solidified her reputation as a talented television actress.
In 2005, Amanda Righetti was ranked number 59 in FHM magazine’s list of “100 Sexiest Women in the World” and was also featured in the magazine’s pin-up calendar. Known affectionately to fans and colleagues as “Spaghetti Righetti,” she has embraced the playful nickname over the years.
| Birth Date: | 4 Apr, 1983 |
| Age: | 37 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film producer Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | St. George |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Spouse: | Jordan Alan [M. 2006] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 3 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
