Jennifer Grey Net Worth, Height, Age, Husband, Wiki, Bio

Introduction

Jennifer Grey is an American actress best known for her iconic role as Baby in the classic film Dirty Dancing opposite Patrick Swayze. She has appeared in various other film and television roles.

Bio/Wiki

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Jennifer Joan Grey
Also Known As	Jennifer Grey
Profession(s)	Actress, Dancer
Date of Birth	March 26, 1960
Age	62 years (as of 2022)
Place of Birth	New York City, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Ancestry & Heritage	Jewish American (Eastern European Jewish descent)

Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	5′ 3″ (1.6 m)
Weight	54 kg (119 lbs)
Body Measurements	34-26-35 inches
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Dark Brown

Family & Relationships

Attribute	Details
Parents	Father – Joel Grey (actor), Mother – Jo Wilder (singer, actress)
Siblings	Older brother – James Katz (actor)
Affairs	Matthew Broderick, Johnny Depp
Relationship	Divorced
Partner/Spouse	Clark Gregg (m. 2001 – div. 2021)
Children	1 daughter – Stella Gregg

Education & Early Life

Attribute	Details
Schooling	High School of Performing Arts in New York City
Higher Education	Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Early Life	Born in New York City to famous actor parents. Trained as a dancer from childhood.
Early Influences	Parents Joel Grey and Jo Wilder, and their show business world. Also inspired by dance legends like Martha Graham.

Career

Attribute	Details
Debut	Film Reckless (1984)
Significant Works	Dirty Dancing, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Red Dawn
Awards & Nominations	Golden Globe win for Dirty Dancing
Filmography/Discography	40+ acting credits in film and TV
Voice Work	Robot Chicken
Music Videos	Danced in Billy Joel’s “Keeping the Faith” video
Collaborations	Starred with Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing
Documentaries	About Making Dirty Dancing (1988)

Net Worth & Assets

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	$10 million
Properties	Los Angeles home
Business Ventures	Co-founded production company Construct Pictures

Trivia & Miscellaneous

Attribute	Details
Hobbies & Interests	Yoga, photography, dancing
Controversies	Plastic surgery criticisms
Philanthropy & Activism	Donated Dirty Dancing memorabilia to raise funds for charity
Public Image	Iconic Dirty Dancing star, girl-next-door appeal
Personal Challenges	Injuries derailed her dancing career, rhinoplasty affected her looks
Notable Interviews	Oprah Winfrey Show, Ellen, Dancing with the Stars
Publications & Books	One from the Hart (her autobiography)
Personal Anecdotes	Studied acting under famous coach Lee Strasberg
Quotes	“The fame made me feel exposed and vulnerable.”

Social Media & Online Presence

Attribute	Details
Instagram	@jennifer_grey
Facebook	@JenniferGrey

Legacy & Influence

Attribute	Details
Cultural References	Dirty Dancing routines and lines frequently parodied and referenced
Achievements Outside Primary Profession	Won Dancing with the Stars despite no dance background
Mentorship	Inspired young actresses to pursue their dreams after her Dirty Dancing success
Legacy	Iconic star of Dirty Dancing, considered a classic dance film. Defined 1980s ingenue roles.

Grey is best remembered for her iconic Dirty Dancing role, considered one of the most beloved films of all time. The movie became a cultural touchstone that inspired many young performers. As Baby, she embodied a girl-next-door star quality and innocence that defined many 1980s female roles.