Jessica Capshaw's net worth- one of the richest Grey's Anatomy stars
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Jessica Capshaw is an American actress probably best known for playing Dr Arizona Robbins in the medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy. She is also known for playing Jamie Stringer in The Practice and for her roles in other television series and films. Her career success means that the actress is a wealthy woman. So, what is Jessica Capshaw’s net worth? Here is an overview of Jessica Capshaw’s net worth and how she accrued her wealth.

Jessica Capshaw’s Early Life

Jessica Capshaw was born in Colombia, Missouri, on the 9th of August 1976. Her parents are Robert Capshaw and actress Kate Capshaw. Her parents separated, and when she was 15, Capshaw’s mother remarried director Steven Spielberg.

Capshaw attended Brown University, graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature. During her time as a student, the actress began performing in various stage productions. In the summer breaks, Capshaw took acting classes at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. While in London, the actress appeared as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Her Career in the 1990s

Capshaw’s career began in 1997 when she played Patsy in the film The Locusts. Over the next two years, the actress had roles in the films Denial and The Love Letter. She also had a small role in an episode of ER, and landed the role of Aunt Jordan in Odd Man Out, in which she was part of the cast for 13 episodes until 2000.

The actress’s career from 2000 onwards is what has made Jessica Capshaw’s net worth so high. Her films between 2000 and 2005 included Killing Cinderella, Big time, Valentine, The Mesmerist, Minority Report, and View from the Top.

In 2001, Capshaw was in the television movie The Back Page. A year later, she landed the role of Jamie Stringer on The Practice. She was part of the main cast for 42 episodes in seasons seven and eight from 2002 to 2004.

Her Career from 2005 and How It Contributed to Jessica Capshaw’s Net Worth

In 2005, Capshaw appeared in episodes of How I Met your Mother and Into the West. She then played Jen in the 2006 movie Groomsmen and appeared in two episodes of Bones. The following year, Capshaw was in the film Blind Trust and had roles in the series The L Word. Two years later, Capshaw was in an episode of Head Case.

The role for which Jessica Capshaw is best known is probably Dr Arizona Robbins in the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, created by Shonda Rhimes. She landed the role in 2009 for season six and appeared in 214 episodes before leaving the series in the 14th season in 2018. Capshaw made a guest appearance in a 2024 episode of the series.

In Grey’s Anatomy, Capshaw’s character marries Dr Callie Torres, played by Sara Ramirez. Other actors she starred alongside include Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane, Kevin McKidd, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Sandra Oh, and Jesse Williams.

While appearing in Grey’s Anatomy, Capshaw also had a role in the film The Hero of Color City. Since leaving Grey’s Anatomy, Jessica Capshaw has had roles in the films Holidate and Dear Zoe and has appeared in the television movie One Angry Juror, as well as the series Tell Me Lies.

Jessica Capshaw’s Net Worth

Jessica Capshaw’s net worth is estimated at $20 million, which makes her one of the richest Grey’s Anatomy stars. Her wealth is equal to that of her co-star Kate Walsh. She has predominantly made her money as a television actress, and her time on Grey’s Anatomy contributed significantly. Some of Jessica Capshaw’s net worth has also come from her film roles.

Her Personal Life

In 2004, Jessica Capshaw married businessman Christopher Gavigan. Her husband is the co-founder of The Honest Company, along with Jessica Alba and Brian Lee. Capshaw and Gavigan have four children together: Luke, Eve, Poppy, and Josephine. The family lives in California.