Age, Biography, and Wiki
Téa Leoni, born on February 25, 1966, is an American actress known for her diverse roles in television and film. She began her career in the late 1980s and has since become a prominent figure in Hollywood. Leoni's early life and career beginnings are well-documented on her Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Soap Opera Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 25 February 1966 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Téa Leoni's height and weight are not widely reported, she is often noted for her slender and athletic build, which suits the variety of roles she takes on.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Téa Leoni has been involved in several high-profile relationships. She married television commercial producer Neil Joseph Tardio, Jr. in 1991 but divorced in 1995. Her most notable marriage was to actor David Duchovny, whom she married in 1997 and divorced in 2014. She has been dating her co-star Tim Daly since 2014.
Her mother, Emily Ann (née Patterson), was a dietitian and nutritionist, and her father, Anthony Pantaleoni, was a corporate lawyer with the firm Fulbright & Jaworski. Her paternal grandfather was of Italian, English, and Irish descent; he was a nephew of Italian economist and politician Maffeo Pantaleoni.
In a 2017 episode of Finding Your Roots, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., Leoni discovered that her mother Emily, who was adopted, is the biological daughter of Mavis Abilene Gindratt from Vick, Louisiana, and Sumpter James Daniel, whose ancestors originated in Ireland. The Daniels immigrated to Virginia in the early 18th century, and founded a farm in Fairfax County, seven miles from that of George Washington. Her mother's adoptive parents were Florry Elizabeth (née Roberts) and Virgil Pearson Patterson.
After leaving television, Leoni had a leading role in Deep Impact (1998), a big-budget disaster film featuring projected effects of a comet hurtling towards Earth. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a success at the box office, grossing $349 million worldwide. She later had main roles in two other big budget movies: romantic comedy The Family Man (2000), co-starring alongside Nicolas Cage, and science fiction film Jurassic Park III (2001) as William H. Macy's character's ex-wife. In 2002, she starred as a film studio executive in Hollywood Ending, directed by Woody Allen and had a supporting role in the box office bomb crime drama People I Know. In 2004, she appeared as the wife of Adam Sandler's character in the financially unsuccessful comedy-drama Spanglish. In 2005, Leoni starred alongside Jim Carrey in the comedy film Fun with Dick and Jane. The movie grossed $202 million at the box office worldwide.
After splitting from Duchovny, Leoni moved to Riverside Drive on the Upper West Side of New York City. Leoni began dating Tim Daly, her Madam Secretary co-star, in December 2014. They are both alumni of the Putney School.
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| Husband | Neil Joseph Tardio Jr. (m. 1991-1995) David Duchovny (m. 1997-2014) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Téa Leoni's net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, primarily due to her successful acting career in both television and film. Her salary for the television series "Madam Secretary" was reportedly between $125,000 and $150,000 per episode. Major film roles have also contributed significantly to her wealth.
Career, Business, and Investments
Téa Leoni's career began in the late 1980s, with early roles in television, including "Santa Barbara" and "Flying Blind." She transitioned to film with notable roles in "A League of Their Own" and "Deep Impact." Her success in television has been consistent, with a starring role in "Madam Secretary" and recent appearances in "Only Murders in the Building." Beyond acting, Leoni has ventured into production, contributing to shows like "Madam Secretary," which has added to her earnings through backend profits.
Téa Leoni (born Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni; February 25, 1966) is an American actress. In her early career, she starred in the television sitcoms Flying Blind (1992–93) and The Naked Truth (1995–1998). Her breakthrough role was in the 1995 action comedy film Bad Boys. Leoni had lead roles in films such as Deep Impact (1998), The Family Man (2000), Jurassic Park III (2001), Spanglish (2004), and Fun with Dick and Jane (2005). From 2014 to 2019, she starred as Elizabeth McCord, Secretary of State, in the CBS political drama series Madam Secretary.
Social Network
Téa Leoni maintains a relatively low profile on social media platforms, focusing more on her acting career than on building a large online presence. However, she is occasionally mentioned in news and entertainment discussions across various platforms.
Education
Téa Leoni attended the Brearley School in New York City and later studied anthropology and psychology at Sarah Lawrence College. However, she did not graduate from college, choosing instead to pursue a career in acting.
With her enduring career and strategic business decisions, Téa Leoni continues to be a respected figure in Hollywood, with a net worth that reflects her success and dedication to her craft.
Leoni grew up in Englewood, New Jersey, and New York City, and attended two private schools, Brearley School and The Putney School in Vermont. She attended but did not complete studies at Sarah Lawrence College.
