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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
Marcia Cross, an American television actress, was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She is of English and Irish descent and was raised Catholic alongside her two sisters by their mother, Janet. Cross completed her high school education at Marlborough High School, graduating in 1980. She received a partial scholarship to attend the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting in 1984.
Later in her life, Cross returned to academics, pursuing a master's degree in psychology. She enrolled at Antioch University Los Angeles and graduated in 2003, showcasing her commitment to both the arts and mental health education.

<h2>Early Career and Breakthrough Roles</h2>
Marcia Cross began her television acting career in 1984 with a role on the daytime soap opera The Edge of Night. She later relocated to both New York City and Los Angeles to pursue additional opportunities, eventually landing roles in television films such as The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, where she acted alongside <a href="/biography/kris-kristofferson">Kris Kristofferson</a> and <a href="/biography/johnny-cash">Johnny Cash</a>.
She gained further experience with a recurring role as Kate Sanders on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live, appearing on the show until 1987. During this period, she also made guest appearances on several primetime series, including Who’s the Boss?, Cheers, Knots Landing, and Quantum Leap.

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<h2>Stardom in Melrose Place and Desperate Housewives</h2>
In 1992, Cross secured the notable role of Dr. Kimberly Shaw on the Fox primetime soap opera Melrose Place. Her performance garnered significant attention, and she remained with the show through its fifth season. This role significantly elevated her profile in television drama.
Following Melrose Place, Cross appeared in a variety of television series, including The King of Queens, Spin City, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ally_McBeal">Ally McBeal</a>, Boy Meets World, and Seinfeld. She also took on dramatic parts in series such as Touched by an Angel and Strong Medicine, highlighting her range as an actress.
However, it was her role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bree_Van_de_Kamp">Bree Van de Kamp</a> on the ABC dramedy Desperate Housewives (2004–2012) that brought her critical and commercial success. Her portrayal earned Cross three Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy, five Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>
Marcia Cross was previously in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Jordan">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Jordan">Richard Jordan</a>, who was 25 years her senior. Their partnership lasted until his passing in 1993 from a brain tumor. In 2006, Cross married Tom Mahoney, a stockbroker. Following their marriage, she underwent in vitro fertilization and gave birth to fraternal twin daughters shortly before her 45th birthday. As of now, the couple remains married.
Cross is known for her signature red hair, although she occasionally changes hair color for specific acting roles. Her estimated net worth is around $30 million, a testament to her long-running success in the television industry.

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