Rachael Leigh Cook is a very accomplished American actress and model with an extensive film credits and an impressive television career.
She first gained widespread recognition for her role in the 1995 film The Baby-Sitters Clubshowing her acting talent at a young age. Cooke solidified her leading lady status in the 1999 romantic comedy She is just like thata film that has become a classic.
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- Full name: Rachael Leigh Cook
- Stage name: Rachael Leigh Cook
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1979
- Age: 44
- Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, Model
- Height: 1.57 m
- Parents: Thomas Howard Cook and Joanne Cook
- Siblings: Ben Cook
- Spouse: Daniel Gillies (married 2004–2021)
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Rachael Leigh Cook was born on October 4, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Her father is Thomas Howard Cook, a social worker and former stand-up comedian, and her mother is Joanne Cook, a cooking instructor and weaver.
Rachel has a younger brother named Ben Cook. She attended Clara Barton Public School, Laurel Springs School, and Minneapolis South High School.
Profession
Rachael Leigh Cook has had a varied career that spans modeling, acting and voiceover work. She began modeling at a young age, appearing in national commercials. Cook began her acting career at age 14, playing her first role in the 1995 film My Daughter The Baby-Sitters Club.
Cook rose to fame with his starring role in the popular 1999 teen romantic comedy She is just like that opposite Freddie Prinze Jr. She also starred in other notable teen movies such as Josie and the Pussycats in year 2001.
In addition to teen comedies, Cook has also shown off her dramatic acting chops in projects like the 2001 western Texas Rangers and the 2005 miniseries Entering the West. She also voiced for animated series such as Robot Chicken and video games Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
In recent years, Cook has become a regular on the Hallmark Channel, starring in several TV movies since 2016. Most recently, she starred in the 2023 Hallmark movie Love Travel Guide.
Cook also expanded his career by producing the 2020 Netflix film Love, guaranteedThroughout her prolific and diverse career, Rachael Leigh Cook has demonstrated her versatility and enduring talent as an actor and producer.
Awards and nominations
victory
- Young Star Award for Best Young Actress in a Comedy Film ( She is just like that）
- Teen Choice Award for Best Actress in a Movie She is just like that）
- Santa Monica Film Festival Best Actress Award ( altitude）
- Kids’ Choice Awards (possibly She is just like that）
- Blockbuster Entertainment Award (may be awarded to She is just like that）
- New York International Independent Film and Video Festival Best Actress Award ( Sally）
Nomination
- MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Actress ( She is just like that）
- Teen Choice Award for Best Actress in a Movie Josie and the Pussycats）
social media
- Instagram: @rachaelleighcook
- Facebook account: Rachael Leigh Cook
- Twitter: @RachaelLCook
personal life
Rachael Leigh Cook was married to actor Daniel Gillies from 2004 to 2021. During their marriage, they had two children – a daughter born in 2013 and a son born in 2015.
However, their child’s name has not been made public as the couple chose to keep the child’s identity secret. Before marrying Daniel Gillies, Rachael Leigh Cook briefly dated actor Ryan Reynolds in 2001.
Filmography
TV drama
- Summer romance (2016)
- Autumn in the vineyard (2016)
- Cross Country Christmas (2017)
- Christmas in the Blue Ridge Mountains (2019)
- Love Frozen (2018)
- Love, guaranteed (2020)
- Save Christmas (2023)
net worth
Rachael Leigh Cook is a successful American actress, model, and producer who has a net worth of $5 million.
Throughout her successful career, she has made the most of her talents in the acting and modeling industries to amass such a sizable income. A versatile actor, Cook has played a wide variety of roles in both film and television.
