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, Ally McBeal, 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 Bree Van de Kamp 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.
Marcia Cross was previously in a relationship with actor Richard Jordan, 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.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 25 Mar, 1962 |
| Age: | 58 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Marlborough |
| Education: | Juilliard School Antioch University Antioch College |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
