Rachael Leigh Cook was born on October 4, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Raised in a creative household, her mother was a cooking instructor and also worked as a weaver, even after Rachael achieved professional success. Cook began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age, initially as a child model. By age 10, she had already appeared in advertisements for major national brands such as Target and Milk-Bone dog treats.
Due to the demands of her early modeling and acting work, Cook attended Laurel Springs School, a distance-learning institution designed for young performers who required flexible educational arrangements while fulfilling their professional obligations.
Rachael Leigh Cook gained widespread recognition for her role in the 1999 teen romantic comedy She's All That. In the film, she starred as Laney Boggs, an introverted and artistic high school student who undergoes a dramatic transformation. The movie became a cultural touchstone of 1990s teen cinema and solidified her status as a leading actress of the era. The film's success significantly boosted her career and remains one of her most iconic roles.
Beyond her breakout role, Cook has built a diverse career as an actress, voice actor, and producer. She has appeared in a variety of film and television projects, spanning genres from romantic dramas to crime procedurals. Notable film credits include Josie and the Pussycats and Antitrust, while her television work includes roles on shows like Perception, where she played FBI agent Kate Moretti.
Cook has also lent her voice to several animated features and video games, enhancing her reputation as a versatile voice actor. She voiced characters in projects such as the Final Fantasy video game series and the animated Batman Beyond.
In addition to acting, Cook has embraced opportunities behind the camera, serving as a producer on various film and television projects. Her work in this space has allowed her to support storytelling that highlights strong, multidimensional women in lead roles.
| Height: | 5' 2" |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | American actress, model |
| Husband: | Daniel Gillies |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Children: | Charlotte Easton Gillies, Theodore Vigo Sullivan Gillies |
| Date of Birth: | October 4, 1979 (age 39 years) |
| Nationality: | American |
| Net Worth: | N/A |
| Birth Place: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Spouse: | Daniel Gillies (m. 2004) |
| Shoe Size: | N/A |
| Siblings: | Ben Cook |
| Net Worth 2020: | 5 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
