Age, Biography, and Wiki
Leslie Louise Bibb was born on November 17, 1974 (not 1973), not 1973-11-17 as initially suggested; however, multiple reliable sources confirm her birth year as 1974. She grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota, and later in Lovingston and Richmond, Virginia, after the death of her father at age three. Raised with three older sisters by her mother, Betty Sulzbach, Bibb attended St. Gertrude, a Catholic high school in Richmond. Her career began after winning a modeling contest on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1990, which launched her modeling career in the U.S. and Japan.
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| Date of Birth | 17 November 1973 |
| Age | 51 Years |
| Birth Place | Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Leslie Bibb stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall. While her exact weight and body measurements are not publicly disclosed, she is widely recognized for her model-like physique, maintained throughout her acting and modeling career.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Bibb was previously married to Rob Born in 2003, ending in divorce the following year. Since 2007, she has been in a long-term relationship with actor Sam Rockwell, her co-star in several projects, including the third season of “The White Lotus”. The couple is noted for their low-key, relatively private relationship.
Her work on television continued into the 2020s with her roles as Grace Sampson/ Lady Liberty in the Netflix series Jupiter's Legacy (2021) and Dinah Donahue in the period comedy series Palm Royale (2024). In 2025, she appeared as a Southern country club wife in the third season of the satirical comedy-drama series The White Lotus.
Bibb subsequently moved to Richmond, Virginia, with her mother and three older sisters, where she attended the all-girls Catholic private school Saint Gertrude High School.
Bibb first appeared on television in 1996, playing in episodes of Pacific Blue and Home Improvement. Her first film role came in the Howard Stern comedy Private Parts. This was followed by her first television series, where she replaced the departed Susan Walters as the female lead in the second season of The Big Easy. It was canceled months later after low ratings. She appeared in the romantic drama Touch Me (1997) and had a supporting role in the film This Space Between Us (1999). In 1999, Bibb had her big break appearing as a lead character on the WB Network television series Popular. Her role was Brooke McQueen, the most popular girl at Kennedy High School who is beautiful, a straight-A student, and a cheerleader. The show was a major success among teenagers and led Bibb to more recognizable film roles. The show garnered her a Teen Choice Award for Television Choice Actress and a Young Hollywood Award nomination for Exciting New Face – Female. During the series, she filmed the psychological thriller The Skulls (1999), as the classmate, friend and love interest of one of the main characters. The Skulls received a negative reception from critics but was a box-office success. She received a role in the 2001 comedy See Spot Run, playing a single mother who spends most of the film on her own Planes, Trains and Automobiles–style adventure.
Bibb was cast in a recurring role on the series ER and played the lead character on the television series Line of Fire. Bibb joined the cast of Crossing Jordan as Detective Lu Simmons until Season 6. She appeared as Desiree in the independent film Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006). Wristcutters revolved around two characters who fall in love in purgatory after committing suicide. The film was nominated for the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize, two Independent Spirit Awards and the Humanitas Prize. That year, she played Will Ferrell's character's wife Carley in the comedy feature film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Recalling acting with Ferrell during an interview with TV Guide, she said he was "just funny. And he has no qualms about making something funnier for you, even at his expense."
Bibb joined Netflix's workplace comedy series God's Favorite Idiot as Satan in March 2021. In September 2021, she was tapped to play Ellie in comedy film About My Father.
In 2010, Bibb – whose father died while she was a child but who had left life insurance that helped his wife and four daughters – partnered with the non-profit LIFE Foundation by serving as the national spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month.
She has been in a relationship with actor Sam Rockwell since 2007, having met in Los Angeles while he was filming Frost/Nixon. They both appeared in Iron Man 2, Don Verdean and The White Lotus.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Leslie Bibb’s estimated net worth is $4 million. While her specific annual salary is not publicly available, her consistent work in both television and film, along with her roles in high-profile projects like “Iron Man” and “The White Lotus,” contribute significantly to her earnings. Her portfolio reflects both on-screen and producing credits, including films such as “Miss Nobody” (which she also produced) and “Take Care” (2014).
Career, Business, and Investments
Bibb’s professional journey began with modeling before transitioning to acting. She gained early fame as Brooke McQueen on the TV series “Popular” (1999–2001). Other notable television roles include “Line of Fire,” “Crossing Jordan,” “GCB,” and “Jupiter’s Legacy.”. In film, Bibb is recognized for her performances in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006), “Iron Man” (2008), and “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (2009), among others.
She expanded her career by venturing into producing, with credits on “Miss Nobody,” “Take Care,” and “The Lost Husband” (2020). Bibb’s business acumen is also reflected in her minimalist lifestyle, which she has publicly discussed as a way to manage her finances and personal space.
Leslie Louise Bibb (born November 17, 1973) is an American actress and model. Bibb began her career with minor roles in television, including the crime drama series The Big Easy (1997). For her role as Brooke McQueen on the WB Network teen drama series Popular (1999–2001), she received a Teen Choice Award nomination. Her other roles include journalist Christine Everhart in several Marvel Cinematic Universe productions, including Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), and What If...? (2021).
Social Network
Leslie Bibb maintains an active but selective social media presence. She is present on Instagram, where she shares updates about her professional projects, lifestyle, and occasional personal insights. Her social media strategy is consistent with her preference for privacy and minimalism.
Bibb also starred in the unaired sitcom Atlanta as Jessica. She was cast as Dr. Miranda Storm in Sex and Death 101, a black comedy, which was released direct-to-video in 2007. She appeared as a Vanity Fair reporter named Christine Everhart in the action film Iron Man (2008). In an interview, Bibb said about her character in the film: "she has a very strong sense of right and wrong, of good and evil, and I loved her passion." In 2008, Bibb starred as Maya Jones in the Ryuhei Kitamura–directed horror film The Midnight Meat Train (2008), based on Clive Barker's 1984 short story of the same name.
In 2010, she reprised her role as Everhart in the sequel to Iron Man, Iron Man 2. The film is Bibb's biggest box-office success, with a worldwide gross of $621.8 million. Later in 2010, she starred in the independent comedy Miss Nobody, for which she also served as co-producer. For her performance, she won the Best Actress Award at the 26th Boston Film Festival. She was praised by critic Alissa Simon of Variety, who wrote "as she proved in Goran Dukic's Wristcutters: A Love Story, statuesque star Bibb is a smart actress willing to give herself totally to a role. As the sweetly goofy murderess, she takes pratfalls, suffers endless groping and sports unbecoming attire." Bibb also appeared in Kevin James' The Zookeeper, released in 2011. In 2012, Bibb starred as Amanda Vaughn on the ABC series GCB, which debuted on March 4, 2012, but the show was cancelled after 10 episodes.
In 2016, Bibb starred in the first season of YouTube Red original show Rhett & Link's Buddy System. She also appeared in an episode of the show's second season, which was released in 2017. She began recurring on ABC's American Housewife in 2016, playing the divorced next-door neighbor Viv. In 2017, Bibb starred in the Netflix comedy-horror film The Babysitter. She reprised her role in its 2020 sequel The Babysitter: Killer Queen. Also in 2017, she was cast as Susan Rollins in the comedy film Tag. In February 2019, it was announced that Bibb had been cast as Grace Sampson in the Netflix superhero series Jupiter's Legacy. In December 2020, she was cast in horror thriller The Inhabitant.
Education
Bibb briefly attended the University of Virginia in 1992 but left after one semester to pursue acting full-time at the William Esper Acting Studio in New York. This decision marked a pivotal turn in her career, leading her to a successful transition from modeling to acting.
