Kelly Rutherford

Date of Birth: November 6, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Kelly Rutherford is an accomplished American actress best known for her roles in popular television series such as “Melrose Place” and “Gossip Girl”. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, she began her acting career in the late 1980s with a series of minor roles before gaining recognition for her portrayal of Megan Lewis on “Melrose Place” from 1996 to 1999. She later captivated audiences with her role as Lily van der Woodsen on “Gossip Girl,” a part she played from 2007 to 2012. In addition to her television success, Rutherford has appeared in various films and has been involved in multiple philanthropic endeavors. Despite facing personal challenges, including a highly publicized custody battle, she remains a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Kelly Rutherford

1. Kelly Rutherford started her acting career with a role on the daytime soap opera “Loving” in 1987.

2. She is an advocate for children’s rights and has been actively involved in various charitable organizations.

3. Rutherford studied acting at the HB Studio in New York City.

4. She has faced a highly publicized custody battle for her children, which drew significant media attention.

5. Kelly is fluent in French, a skill that she has occasionally used in her acting roles.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kelly Rutherford

1. “I think that as a parent, anything that you can do to support your children, to make them feel confident, to make them feel proud of themselves, is so important.”

2. “You learn so much from your kids, and they keep you young and on your toes.”

3. “Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.”

4. “You have to be able to laugh at yourself. Attitude is almost more important than what happens to you.”

5. “Sometimes you have to go through difficult experiences to truly understand who you are and what you want out of life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, Kelly Rutherford’s net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.

Children

Kelly Rutherford has two children: a son named Hermés Gustaf Daniel Giersch, born in October 2006, and a daughter named Helena Grace Rutherford Giersch, born in June 2009.