Sara Gilbert

Date of Birth: January 29, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Sara Gilbert is an accomplished American actress, writer, and producer best known for her role as Darlene Conner on the long-running television series “Roseanne” and its reboot “The Conners.” Born Sara Rebecca Abeles, she was born on January 29, 1975, in Santa Monica, California, into a family with a strong background in the entertainment industry. Her half-siblings are Melissa Gilbert and Jonathan Gilbert, both of whom were stars of the popular TV series “Little House on the Prairie.” Sara’s breakthrough came at the age of 13 when she was cast as Darlene Conner on “Roseanne,” a role that earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Known for her dry wit and relatable teenage angst, she became a fan favorite and remained with the show throughout its entire original run from 1988 to 1997. Following “Roseanne,” Sara took on various roles in both television and film, including appearances in “The Big Bang Theory,” “ER,” and “24.” In 2010, Sara created and co-hosted the daytime talk show “The Talk,” which has been praised for its candid discussions on current events, family, and relationships. She served as an executive producer and co-host until her departure in 2019. Sara Gilbert has also been active in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and environmental issues. She publicly came out as a lesbian in 2010 and has been an influential figure in the community ever since.

5 Interesting Facts about Sara Gilbert

1. Sara Gilbert graduated from Yale University in 1997 with a degree in Art.

2. She legally changed her last name to Gilbert in honor of her mother’s first husband, who was the father to her half-siblings Melissa and Jonathan Gilbert.

3. Sara created the daytime talk show “The Talk,” which premiered in 2010 and has won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.

4. She has been an advocate for animal rights and supports various environmental causes.

5. Sara’s acting career began with a commercial for Kool-Aid at the age of six.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sara Gilbert

1. “I love the idea of growing old gracefully and full of wrinkles… like Audrey Hepburn.”

2. “I think people have a hard time thinking that I could be married to a woman, but I don’t think it’s that hard. I just think it’s different for people.”

3. “I still get recognized for Darlene. It’s really nice to have had a job where I made a difference in people’s lives.”

4. “You have to follow your heart and do what you feel is right.”

5. “I think it’s important to have a voice and to be able to speak out on things that you care about.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of her career, Sara Gilbert’s net worth was estimated to be around $35 million.

Children

Sara Gilbert has three children. She has a son, Levi Hank, born in 2004, with her former partner, television producer Allison Adler. She also has a daughter, Sawyer Jane, born in 2007, with Adler. Additionally, she has a son named Rhodes Emilio Gilbert Perry, whom she welcomed in 2015 with her ex-wife, musician Linda Perry.