Ashley Judd is an American actress known for her stellar acting career that spanned three decades. Judd was born on April 19, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in a family of performing artists.
She is the daughter of country music singer Naomi Judd and the half-sister of singer Winna Judd. In addition to her successful acting career, Judd is widely recognized for her humanitarian efforts and political activism.
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- Full name: Ashley Tyler Ciminella
- Date of Birth: April 19, 1968
- Age: 55
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, activist
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Naomi Judd (mother), Michael Charles Ciminella (father)
- Siblings: Wynonna Judd (half-sister)
- Spouse: Dario Franchitti (married 2001, divorced 2013)
- Children: None
- Marital status: Divorced
- Net worth: $35 million
Early life and education
Ashley Judd was born and raised on April 19, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, and is 55 years old as of 2023. Her parents are Naomi Judd, a famous country music singer, and Michael Charles Ciminella, a marketing analyst for the horse racing industry.
When Judd was born, her mother was still a housewife, and her parents divorced when she was four years old. The following year, Judd’s mother returned to Kentucky with Ashley, where she spent most of her childhood.
Judd attended several schools before college, including The Sayre School in Lexington, Kentucky, Paul Blazer High School in Ashland, Kentucky, and Franklin High School in Tennessee.
During school holidays, she briefly traveled to Japan to pursue modeling work.
Judd later attended the University of Kentucky, where she majored in French and minored in anthropology, art history, drama, and women’s studies.
She joined the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and studied in France for a semester. Judd graduated from the University of Kentucky Honors Program and was named a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Personal life
Ashley Judd married Scottish racing driver Dario Franchitti at Skibo Castle in Scotland in December 2001. However, they decided to end their marriage and divorced in 2013.
They do not have children. Judd has publicly stated that she decided not to have children because of global child hunger.
She is very keen on practicing martial arts and enjoys Taekwondo, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu and Taekwondo.
Profession
After completing her undergraduate studies, Judd moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. She studied with acting teacher Robert Carnegie at Playhouse West.
During this time, she worked as a waitress at The Ivy restaurant and lived in a rented house in Malibu. She also lived for a time near her mother and sister in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Ashley Judd began her acting career in 1991 when she appeared in two episodes of the TV seriesStar Trek: The Next GenerationFrom 1991 to 1994, she played Alex’s daughter Reed on the NBC series “sisters.”
Judd in the 1992 film “hateful.” However, she was recognized for her role in Victor Nunez’sRubies in Paradise” in 1993. The show won her awards and established her as a talented actress.
During her career, Judd starred in many successful films, including “hot” (1995), “Kissing a girl” (1997),Double Jeopardy(1999), “Frida” (2002), and Divergent (2014).
She has also starred in the following TV series “Lost” (2012) andBerlin Station” (2017-2019). Judd received critical acclaim for his performance and was nominated for prestigious awards such as the Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards.
net worth
Ashley Judd’s net worth is estimated to be $35 million.
Her successful acting career and involvement in various ventures and endorsements have brought her wealth.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ashley_judd
- Twitter: @AshleyJudd
Filmography
- Kufs
- Rubies in Paradise
- hot
- Kissing a girl
- Double Jeopardy
- Frida
- Divergent
- A dog’s way home
