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AJ Michalka Wiki: Husband, Net Worth, Parents, Children, Height

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April 18, 2024

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Who is AJ Michalka?

Amanda Joy ‘AJ’ Michalka was born on 10 April 1991 under the zodiac sign of Aries, in Torrance, California USA. She is a 31-year-old actress and singer, probably best recognized for being half of the duo Aly & AJ, alongside her sister Aly Michalka. She is also known for landing the role of Lainey Lewis in the ABC period sitcom “The Goldbergs” (2014-present) and its spin-off series “Schooled” (2019-2020).

How rich is she, as of now? AJ Michalka Net Worth

As of early 2022, AJ Michalka’s net worth is estimated at over $700,000, acquired through her successful involvement in the world of entertainment, as she’s released numerous singles, and worked on the soundtracks of numerous film and TV titles. She’s also increased her wealth by starring in several TV series and films.

Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background

AJ Michalka spent her early years in her hometown of Torrance, but also lived some time with her family in Seattle and Milwaukee.

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She was raised alongside her elder sister Alyson ‘Aly’ Michalka by their father, Mark Michalka, who is the owner of a contracting company, and their mother, Carrie Michalka, who is a musician and member of the Christian rock band JC Band. Her mother was also a cheerleader for the National Football League team the Oakland Raiders; their parents are now divorced. She holds American nationality, and belongs to White Caucasian ethnic grou, being of German, Scottish, Irish and Welsh descent. She is a Christian.

Regarding her education, she went to Mack Elementary and was later homeschooled due to her career. She developed her love for music very early, and started playing both piano and guitar at a very young age, and also began acting at the age of five, initially performing in church play productions. She also appeared in numerous musical productions while she was attending her school in Milwaukee.

Career Beginnings

AJ Michalka launched her professional acting career in 2002, when she made her debut TV appearance as the daughter of Sheridan in an episode of the NBC soap opera “Passions”, while she landed her breakthrough role in the CBS drama series “The Guardian”, in which she starred as Shannon Gressler from 2002 to 2004. The series was created by David Hollander and starred Simon Baker, Raphael Sbarge and Dabney Coleman. Concurrently, she continued to work on other projects, being cast in the recurring role of Bonnie in the short-lived Fox sitcom “Oliver Beene”, which ran from 2003 to 2004. It was followed by her appearance as Ashley B. in several episodes of the ABC soap opera “General Hospital”, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running American soap opera in production, as well as the record for most Daytime Emmy Award wins in the category of Outstanding Drama Series.

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Rise to Fame

AJ Michalka came to prominence in 2006, when she joined the Disney Channel and took the role of Courtney Callum in the Disney Channel Original romantic teen comedy film “Cow Belles”, alongside her sister Aly. It was followed by her portrayal of Sarah in the MTV comedy film “Super Sweet 16: The Movie” (2007), in which she also shared the screen with her sister, and with Paula DeAnda. Two years later, she played Clarissa in Peter Jackson’s supernatural thriller drama film “The Lovely Bones”, next to Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon, then landed the role of Kate Tweedy in the biographical sports drama film “Secretariat”, which was released by Walt Disney Pictures in 2010.

The following year, she had the part of Jen in the monster thriller film “Super 8”, alongside Joel Courtney and Elle Fanning, which was written and directed by J. J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg.

It was a huge commercial success, grossing more than $260 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. Also in 2011, she appeared as Gillian Duncan in the film adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s novel “Salem Falls”. Her next significant role came in 2013 when she booked the lead role of Gracie Trey in the Christian drama film “Grace Unplugged”, for which she won a Movieguide Award for Most Inspiring Performance in Movies. The next year, she collaborated with Jesse McCartney on the Lifetime drama film “Expecting Amish”, in which she played Hannah Yoder.

Continued Success

AJ Michalka then joined the cast of the ABC period sitcom “The Goldbergs”, in which she has been starring in the role of Lainey Lewis since 2014, and reprised the role in its direct spin-off series, entitled “Schooled”, which lasted for two seasons from 2019 to 2020.

Afterwards, she played Joy next to her sister in the 2015 comedy-drama film “Weepah Way For Now”, for which she was also a co-producer. From 2015 to 2019, she did the voice-over of Stevonnie in the Emmy Award-nominated Cartoon Network animated series “Steven Universe”, for which she won a Behind the Voice Actor Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role.

Parallel with that, she featured as Vallie Sue in the 2016 coming-of-age comedy-drama film “Angels In Stardust”, along with Alicia Silverstone and Billy Burke. In 2017, AJ landed the roles of Kai in the family drama film “Apple Of My Eye” and Tiffany in the action crime film “Dirty Lies”, co-written and directed by Jamie Marshall. It was followed by her appearance as Krista in the comedy film “Support The Girls” in 2018, after which she provided her voice to Catra in the Netflix animated series “She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power” from 2018 to 2020.

Most recently, she played young Abby in the Showtime crime drama film “Ray Donovan: The Movie” in 2022.

Music Career – Aly & AJ

Apart from being an actress, AJ Michalka is known for her successful music career. She and her sister Aly co-founded the pop duo called Aly & AJ, signing a contract with Hollywood Records in 2004. They released their debut studio album, entitled “Into the Rush” the following year, which peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard 200 chart, and eventually achieved gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Their second studio album, “Acoustic Hearts Of Winter” was issued in 2006, and was followed up by their fourth studio album “Insomniatic”, which came out in 2007, which reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200. The album’s lead single “Potential Breakup Song” became their most successful single to date, since it earned platinum certification, and reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Thereafter, the sisters left Hollywood Records and changed their name to 78violet. They also launched their own record label called 78violet Music LLC, and in 2013, they released the single “Hothouse”, which is their only single under their new name, as they returned their original name two years later, and then issued their debut EP entitled “Ten Years”. It was followed up by their second EP, “Sanctuary” in 2019, and most recently, in 2021 the girls released their fourth studio album under the title “A Touch Of The Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet Gets You Out And Then Into The Sun”.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

AJ Michalka has long blonde-dyed hair and green eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 6ins (1.68m), her weight is around 117lbs (53kgs), with vital statistics of 35-24-34, bra size 32C, dress size 6 (US), and shoe size 8 (US).

Personal Life

AJ Michalka was romantically involved with singer Joe Jonas for about a year back in 2005.

Following their split, she went on to date famous skateboarder Ryan Sheckler in 200, then after their brief romance, she was linked to Bennet Heimple. Her next boyfriend was actor Hunter Parrish and their relationship lasted for a year. In 2013, she dated actor Keenan Tracey, but they ended their romance after a couple of years. Since 8 August 2017, she has been in a relationship with Hollywood actor Josh Pence; he’s known for his work on “The Social Network” (2010), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), and “Good Trouble” (2019-present). Her current residence is in Los Angeles, California.

Trivia

AJ Michalka’s best friend is Mitchel Musso, but she’s is an avid dog lover and has three dogs named Willow, Roadie, and Bandit. Her fourth dog, named Saint, died from brain tumor complications in 2007.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, cooking, dancing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. She also likes spending her free time with her family and dogs.

Her favorite TV series are “The Office” and “Dexter”, and favorite music artists are Jack’s Mannequin, Coldplay, Aqualung, POD, Switchfoot, and Heart.

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As an Author at Net Worth Post, I guide a dedicated team in the art of revealing the stories behind the world's most influential personalities. Fueled by a relentless curiosity and a knack for uncovering hidden stories, I immerse myself in the intricacies of our subjects' lives, weaving together accurate data and compelling narratives. My involvement spans the entire editorial process, from the seed of research to the final flourish of publication, ensuring that every article not only educates but also captivates and motivates our audience. At Net Worth Post, we are committed to providing thorough investigations into the net worth and life achievements of innovators across diverse sectors such as technology, culture, and social entrepreneurship. My method merges meticulous research with eloquent storytelling, designed to bridge the gap between our readers and the remarkable individuals who redefine our tomorrow. Through spotlighting their journeys to success, the hurdles they've surmounted, and their contributions to society, we aim to give our readers a deep and inspiring insight into the luminaries who are paving the way for progress and ingenuity in the modern era.

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Sally Hawkins Net Worth, Husband, Wiki. What is she doing now?

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April 18, 2024

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Who is Sally Hawkins?

Sally is an English Academy Award-nominated actress, best known to the world as Poppy in the film “Happy-Go-Lucky” (2008) and as Elisa Esposito in the film “The Shape of Water” (2017), in addition to numerous other popular roles that she ‘s secured so far in her career.

What is she doing Now?

Sally is in her mid- 40s and enjoying the best years of her career. In recent years, she’s appeared in the films “Spencer” (2021) and “A Boy Called Christmas” (2021), while she is now working on several projects, including the films “The Lost King”, “Wonka” and the TV series “Mammals” all for release in late 2022 or early 2023.

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Sally Hawkins Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education

Sally Cecilia Hawkins was born on 27 April 1976 under the Gemini zodiac sign, in Dulwich, London, England, the daughter of children’s book illustrators Jacqui and Colin Hawkins. Of Irish ancestry, she has a brother named Finbar, who is a television and film producer. Sally grew up in a real-life gingerbread house in Blackheath, designed by the famous British modernist architect Patrick Gwynne,, and protected by The National Trust. She went to James Allen’s Girls’ School in Dulwich and later graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1998.

Career Beginnings

Sally’s career started on stage; she made her acting debut in the play “Accidental Death of an Anarchist” in 1998, and the same year she starred as Juliet Capulet in the play “Romeo and Juliet”, performed at York Theatre Royal. After a while, Sally’s on-screen career took a swing up, and she became more focused on film and TV roles, making her on-screen debut as Emma Lister in the long-running TV series “Casualty”, followed by a role in the TV series “Doctors”. In 2002 she was Samantha in the award-winning drama film “All or Nothing”, written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville, and Ruth Sheen, and the same year, Sally portrayed Zena Blake in the TV mini-series “Tipping the Velvet”.

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In 2003 she played Mary Shelley in the Lord Byron biopic entitled “Byron”, and the same year appeared in the BAFTA-winning comedy-drama film “The Young Visiters”, starring Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie and Lyndsey Marshal. Two years later, she starred in the romantic crime-drama mini-series “Fingersmith”, alongside Elaine Cassidy and Imelda Staunton, and the same year, Sally starred in the BAFTA-nominated romantic drama series “Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky”, while in 2006, she starred in Marc Munden’s award-nominated television drama movie “Shiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart”.

Rise to Prominence

Gradually, Sally was making steps forward in her career as an actress.

In 2008 she starred in Mike Leigh’s Oscar-nominated romantic comedy-drama film “Happy-Go-Lucky” as Poppy, co-starring Alexis Zegerman and Samuel Roukin. She then appeared in the multiple Academy Award-nominated drama film “An Education” (2009), with Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, and Alfred Molina in the lead roles., and the same year she appeared in the Waris Dirie “Desert Flower” biopic, starring Soraya Omar-Scego, Idriss Abdillahi Houfaneh, and Awa Said Darar. Moreover, she starred in the comedy film “Happy Ever Afters” with Tom Riley and Sinead Maguire, and in 2010 appeared in the award-winning romantic sci-fi drama film “Never Let Me Go”, which starred Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan, and Andrew Garfield.

In 2010, she starred in the biopic about the Ford Dagenham car plant strike of the female workers who protested against sexual discrimination, entitled “Made in Dagenham”. Next, Sally co-starred with Craig Roberts and Paddy Considine in the BAFTA-nominated romantic comedy-drama “Submarine” in 2011. Subsequently, she was Mrs. Reed in the Academy Award-nominated romantic drama film “Jane Eyre”, based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte, and the following year she appeared in another English classic book-based film, “Great Expectations”, which starred Toby Irvine, Ralph Fiennes and Jason Flemyng. The following year she co-starred Peter Skarsgaard, Cate Blanchett, and Alec Baldwin in Woody Allen’s Academy Award-winning comedy-drama film “Blue Jasmine”, which earned her an Oscar Award nomination.

Continued Success

Sally continued her career in a stunning fashion in the next few years. In 2014 she starred with Asa Butterfield and Rafe Spall in the awarded romantic drama film “A Brilliant Young Mind”, and the same year starred as Mary Brown in the adventure comedy film “Paddington”, a role she reprised in the sequel “Paddington 2” in 2017, and meantime starred in the highly acclaimed biopic about Maud Lewis, entitled “Maudie”, co-starring Ethan Hawke and Zachary Bennett. In 2017, Hawkins also earned her second Oscar nomination, for the portrayal of Elisa Esposito in the fantasy drama film “The Shape of Water”, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and co-starring Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon, and more recently, in 2019 she appeared in the fantasy action-adventure film “Godzilla: King of Monsters”, and starred in Craig Roberts’ romantic comedy-drama film “Eternal Beauty”.

On-Stage Work

After her initial success in theater, Sally moved to film and television, but has continued to work in theater occasionally, and has made a number of prominent appearances. She was Hermia in the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park in Central London, then portrayed Hero in the play “Much Ado About Nothing”, both in 2005. In 2010 she returned to the stage as Adela Alba in the play “The House of Bernarda Alba” at the Royal National Theatre. In 2010 she was Vivie Warren in the play “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” at American Airlines Theatre, and two years later she was Marianne in the play “Constellations”, performed at Royal Court Theatre and Duke of York’s theatre. Her latest stage appearance was in “Letters Live” in 2015.

Net Worth

As of mid- 2022, Sally Hawkins’ net worth has been estimated to be around $4 million, earned through her successful career as an actress, during which she’s appeared in more than 60 film and TV titles, and numerous stage plays.

Personal Life, Dating, Married, Husband, Children

Sally is one of the most secretive Hollywood stars, and as of now, there is no reliable information about her personal life. According to sources, she is single and focused on her career. She has talked about her dyslexia, saying she sometimes has problems reading and learning the script and her lines. Moreover, Sally has lupus, but she has held the disease under control, saying that she hasn’t experienced any complications.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

The prominent actress has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 2ins (1.57m), weighs approximately 105lbs (48kgs) with vital statistics of 32-23-34, bra size 32B.

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About Mary Elizabeth Ellis: Age, Height, Husband, Net Worth, Bio

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April 18, 2024

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Who is Mary Elizabeth Ellis?

Mary Elizabeth is an American actress, perhaps best known to the world as The Waitress in the TV comedy series “Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (2005-2022), and as Momma Anita in the film “Licorice Pizza” (2021), in addition to several other prominent roles that she has secured in her career.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education

Mary Elizabeth Ellis was born on 11 May 1979. in Laurel, Mississippi, USA, the daughter of Steve Ellis and his wife Judy – she has a sister named Rebecca. Mary went to East Meadow Girls College, and after matriculating, enrolled at Southern Methodist University.

Career

Mary started her career in the early 2000s with a string of short film appearances, including “Party Foul” and “The Curse and the Smoking Jacket” in 2003.

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In 2004, she was Jennifer in the TV series “Cracking Up”, and appeared in the TV series “Reno 911!”. In 2005, she was cast in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, as the love interest of her husband’s Charlie Day character. She has appeared in more than 30 episodes of the long-running and critically acclaimed series, which launched her to stardom. Although her most popular role is the aforementioned, Mary has appeared in numerous other projects. In 2008, she was Olive in the film “A Quiet Little Marriage”, then in 2009, she starred in the television comedy movie “Pulling”, co-starring Michael Q. Adams and Majandra Delfino.

From 2010 to 2011, she starred as Amy in the TV romantic comedy series “Perfect Couples”, alongside David Walton, Hayes MacArthur and Olivia Munn, then joined the main cast of the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated TV comedy series “New Girl”, as the recurring character Caroline, appearing in eight episodes through 2014. In 2012 she starred as the titular character in the TV series “Georgia”, but which was unfortunately canceled after airing only three episodes. Two years later, Mary starred in the comedy-drama film “The Last Time You Had Fun”, while from 2015 to 2016, she was Debbie Sanderson in the award-winning comedy series “The Grinder”, co-starring Rob Lowe and Fred Savage.

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In 2016, she appeared in the award-winning action-drama biopic “Free State of Jones”, which starred Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Mahershala Ali, the had a minor role in the biopic crime-comedy film “Masterminds”, starring Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, and Owen Wilson. The following year, Mary was selected for the part of Lisa in the TV horror-comedy series “Santa Clarita Diet”, starring Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant and Liv Hewson, and in 2019, she co-starred as Sharon in Phil Allocco’s award-winning romantic-comedy film “The Truth About Lies”, with Odette Annable, Chris Diamantopoulos and Collen Camp.

She was Daphne Larson in five episodes of the TV series “Lodge 49” in 2019, and in 2020, portrayed Paula in the award-winning comedy-drama film “Godmothered”, starring June Squibb, Jillian Bell and Sonia Manzano. Most recently, she was in the comedy film “How It Ends”, written and directed by Zoe Lister-Jones and Daryl Wein, which starred Zoe alongside Cailee Spaeny and Whitney Cummings. Moreover, she appeared in the Academy Award-nominated romantic comedy-drama film “Licorice Pizza”, with Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, and Sean Penn in the lead roles, and is now working on a couple of projects, including the TV series “Not Dead Yet”, and the comedy film “El Tonto”, written and directed by Charlie Day.

Net Worth

As of mid- 2022, Mary Elizabeth Elis’ net worth has been estimated to be around $6 million, earned through her successful career as an actress, during which she’s appeared in more than 45 film and TV series.

Personal Life, Married, Husband, Children

Mary and Day met in 2001, and three years later starred together in an episode of the TV series “Reno 911!”, then began dating. The couple married on 4 March 2006, and since then have welcomed a son, Russell Wallace Day, born in December 2011. The family resides in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

The prominent actress has blonde hair and blue eyes.

She stands at a height of 5ft 4ins (1.62m), weighs approximately 128lbs (58kgs), with vital statistics of 34-26-35, bra size 34B.

Mary Elizabeth Ellis Husband, Charlie Day Short Bio

Charles Peckham Day was born on 9 February 1976, in New York City, USA, the son of Dr. Thomas Charles Day, a professor of music history at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, and Mary, a piano teacher at the Pennfield School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Charles went to Pennfield School, later matriculating from Portsmouth Abbey School, then enrolling at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts, majoring in art history.

Before launching his acting career, he waited tables and answered phones for a telethon. During summer while in college, he was a member of the training programs at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, eventually starring in the play “Dead End”, performed at the Huntington Theatre in Boston. Charlie is probably best known to the public as Charlie Kelly in the TV comedy series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”; he’s also the show’s producer and co-writer alongside Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton. He’s made more than 40 on-screen appearances over the years, and has had a number of prominent roles, other than as Charlie Kelly.

In 2011, he starred in the comedy film “Horrible Bosses”, with Jason Bateman, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis, reprising the role in the 2014 sequel “Horrible Bosses 2”. In 2013, he appeared in the sci-fi action-adventure film “Pacific Rim”, while in 2017, he was Ralph in the film “I Love You, Daddy”. The same year, he starred in the film “Fist Fight”, and most recently in the romantic comedy film “I Want You Back”, with Jenny Slate and Scott Eastwood.

Charlie Day Net Worth

As of mid- 2022, Charlie Day’s net worth has been estimated to be around $30 million, earned through his successful career as an actor and producer, during which he’s worked on over 50 projects.