Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rebecca Romijn was born on November 6, 1972, in Berkeley, California. Her mother, Elizabeth, is an English teacher, and her father, Jaap Romijn, is a custom furniture maker of Dutch descent. Growing up, Romijn's tall stature led her into modeling at a young age. She rose to fame early in her career, gracing the covers of prominent magazines like Maxim and FHM.
| Occupation | Voice Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 6 November 1972 |
| Age | 52 Years |
| Birth Place | Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Rebecca Romijn stands at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters) tall, which contributed to her early success in modeling. She weighs approximately 143 pounds (65 kg) and has been known for her striking appearance in both modeling and acting roles.
On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, when questioned about always being glamorous and beautiful, Romijn revealed that in her early teens she was an insecure "drama geek" and that, as a result of her growth spurt, she suffered from scoliosis and was in constant pain. Many sources say that she was once nicknamed the "Jolly Blonde Giant" because of her 5 ft height, but she has admitted to making that up "for a laugh". While studying music (voice) at the University of California, Santa Cruz, she became involved with fashion modeling and eventually moved to Paris, where she lived for more than three years.
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 65 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Romijn has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor John Stamos, whom she married in 1998 and divorced in 2005. She later married actor Jerry O'Connell in 2007, with whom she has twin daughters.
Her mother, Elizabeth Romijn (née Kuizenga), is a community college instructor of English as a Second Language (ESL) and textbook author. Rebecca's father, Jaap Romijn, is a custom furniture maker. Her father is a native of Barneveld, the Netherlands, while her mother is an American of Dutch descent. Her mother met Rebecca's father as a teenager while living in the Netherlands on a student exchange program. Romijn's maternal grandfather, Henry Bernard Kuizenga, was a Presbyterian minister and seminary professor.
In January 2007, Romijn made her first appearance on the ABC series Ugly Betty as a full-time regular cast member. She played Alexis Meade, a transgender woman and the sister of lead character Daniel Meade. In April 2008, it was reported that Romijn would only be appearing as a recurring character in Season 3 due to a change in direction by the writing staff (aligning with Romijn's pregnancy, which would have been inconsistent with her character's storyline). In November 2007, Romijn made a guest appearance on the ABC series Carpoolers, where she played the ex-wife of the character Laird, played by her real-life husband Jerry O'Connell.
She starred as Eve Baird, the guardian of the eponymous group in The Librarians, a direct spin-off of The Librarian film series. She also hosted GSN's original series and reality show Skin Wars. In 2018 she voiced Lois Lane in the DC Animated Movie Universe. In 2019, she was a recurring guest in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery, playing the character of Una Chin-Riley, first officer of the USS Enterprise. She reprised the role in the spin-off series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which was released in 2022. She and husband O’Connell are currently the hosts of The Real Love Boat, which premiered October 5, 2022 on CBS.
Romijn began dating actor John Stamos in 1994 after they met at a Victoria's Secret fashion show where she was modeling. They became engaged on Christmas Eve 1997, and married on September 19, 1998, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. During the marriage, she used the name Rebecca Romijn-Stamos personally and professionally. They announced their separation in April 2004. Stamos filed for divorce in August 2004, and it became final on March 1, 2005.
In 2004, Romijn started dating actor Jerry O'Connell. They became engaged in September 2005, and married at their home in Calabasas, California, on July 14, 2007. They have twin daughters, born on December 28, 2008.
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| Husband | John Stamos (m. 1998-2005) Jerry O'Connell (m. 2007) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Rebecca Romijn's net worth is estimated to be around $25.5 million, reflecting a steady increase over the years. Her annual income is approximately $2.28 million. She earns from a variety of sources, including acting, modeling, and hosting reality TV shows like Skin Wars.
Business Ventures
- Reality TV: Romijn has hosted the reality TV show Skin Wars, which further diversified her income streams.
Among other jobs, Romijn started her modeling career in 1991. She has appeared on the covers of American, French, Spanish, Russian and Swedish editions of Elle, Marie Claire, American, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Greek, and Mexican editions of Cosmopolitan, Allure, Glamour, GQ, Esquire, and Sports Illustrated.
Social Network
Rebecca Romijn maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, although specific active links are not provided here. Her official Wikipedia page is a comprehensive resource for her biography and career highlights.
Education
While specific details about Romijn's formal education are not widely discussed, her early career in modeling and later transition to acting were pivotal in shaping her professional path.
In summary, Rebecca Romijn is a versatile actress and former model whose career spans multiple facets of the entertainment industry. Her net worth reflects her enduring success in film, television, and modeling.
Romijn starred in the ABC series Eastwick, reuniting her with her former Pepper Dennis co-star, Lindsay Price, before ABC canceled the show on November 9, 2009. She appears in an uncredited cameo in the 2011 feature film X-Men: First Class, appearing as an older version of the character played by Jennifer Lawrence. Romijn appeared as lab worker Jessie on the Adult Swim live-action show NTSF:SD:SUV:: for two seasons. Between June and September 2013, she starred in TNT's series King & Maxwell as Michelle Maxwell, a former Secret Service agent who works as a private investigator.
