Amanda Peet is a talented American actress and writer known for her charm and versatility in film and television.
From her breakout role in The Whole Nine Yards to her work in Something’s Gotta Give and Westworld, she’s captured hearts with her wit and skill.
Profile
- Full Name: Amanda Peet
- Stage Name: Amanda Peet
- Born: January 11, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress, Author
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Religion: Atheist
- Parents: Charles Peet Jr., Penny Levy
- Siblings: One
- Spouse: David Benioff (m. 2006)
- Children: Frances Pen Benioff, Molly June Benioff, Henry Benioff
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $18 million to $100 million
Early Life
Amanda Peet was born on January 11, 1972, in New York City. Her parents, Mr. Charles Peet Jr., a corporate lawyer, and Mrs. Penny Levy, a social worker, raised her in a lively, cultured home.
Her ethnicity is American, with her dad’s side having English and German roots and her mom coming from a Jewish family with ties to Germany, Russia, and Hungary. Amanda identifies as an atheist, though her mom’s Jewish background influenced her upbringing. She has an older sister, but her name isn’t public.
At age seven, Amanda moved to London with her family for four years, soaking up new experiences before returning to New York. By the way, she jumped on stage during a play at just three years old, showing her love for performing early on.
Education
Amanda attended Friends Seminary, a Quaker school in New York, where she began acting at 13 in HB Studio’s teen program. She later studied American history at Columbia University, earning a bachelor’s degree.
Career
Amanda started with minor TV roles and commercials, even earning money from a Skittles ad. Her first movie was Animal Room in 1995, alongside Neil Patrick Harris.
She got her big break in 2000 as Jill St. Claire in the comedy The Whole Nine Yards, showcasing her humour and charm. She starred in films like Saving Silverman (2001), High Crimes (2002), Identity (2003), Something’s Gotta Give (2003), and Syriana (2005).
On TV, she shone in Jack & Jill (1999–2001), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007), Togetherness (2015–2016), and Brockmire (2016–2020). She also played Betty Broderick in Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story (2020) and had a guest role in Westworld (2022).
Amanda co-wrote a children’s book, Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein (2015), and co-produced The Chair. She’s a proud American actress who keeps taking on diverse roles.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @amandapeet1
Personal Life
Amanda, 53, lives in Beverly Hills, California, with her husband, David Benioff, a screenwriter famous for Game of Thrones. They got married in 2006 and have three kids: Frances Pen, Molly June, and Henry. Amanda is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and is known for her blue eyes and dark brown hair.
She dated Ben Stiller, Brian Van Holt, and John Kennedy Jr. before settling down with David. She’s open about her love for family and keeps her private life quiet. Amanda supports childhood vaccination campaigns and speaks out against sexism in Hollywood.
Net Worth
Amanda Peet’s net Worth is estimated between $18 million and $100 million. Her money comes from acting in hit films like The Whole Nine Yards and Something’s Gotta Give, TV shows like Brockmire, and producing The Chair.
Filmography
- Animal Room (1995) – Mary
- The Whole Nine Yards (2000) – Jill St. Claire
- Saving Silverman (2001) – Judy Jones
- High Crimes (2002) – Claire Kubik
- Identity (2003) – Paris
- Something’s Gotta Give (2003) – Marin Klein
- Syriana (2005) – Julie Woodman
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) – Dakota Whitney
- 2012 (2009) – Kate Curtis
- Identity Thief (2013) – Trish Patterson
TV
- Jack & Jill (1999–2001) – Jacqueline Barrett
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007) – Jordan McDeere
- Togetherness (2015–2016) – Tina Morris
- Brockmire (2016–2020) – Jules James
- Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story (2020) – Betty Broderick
- Westworld (2022) – Guest Role
- Books: Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein (2015, co-author)