Kirstie Alley

Date of Birth: January 12, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: December 5, 2022

Biography

Kirstie Alley was an American actress best known for her role as Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom “Cheers,” for which she won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991. Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Alley moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in interior design but soon found herself drawn to the world of acting. She made her film debut in 1982 with a role in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” and her career took off from there. Over the years, she starred in a variety of movies and television shows, including “Look Who’s Talking,” “Veronica’s Closet,” and “Fat Actress.” In addition to her acting career, Alley was known for her outspoken personality and her involvement in the Church of Scientology. She also participated in and won the 2011 season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Throughout her life, Alley remained a beloved and controversial figure in Hollywood.

5 Interesting Facts about Kirstie Alley

1. Kirstie Alley won her first Emmy Award in 1991 for her role in “Cheers.”

2. She starred alongside John Travolta in the popular film “Look Who’s Talking” and its sequels.

3. Kirstie Alley was a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2011 and finished in second place.

4. She publicly struggled with her weight and was a spokesperson for Jenny Craig, promoting weight loss.

5. Kirstie Alley was an active member of the Church of Scientology and often spoke about her beliefs.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kirstie Alley

1. “I always feel like there is some dude with a gun, and he is going to shoot me if I don’t do it.”

2. “The reason I went into acting was not to explore myself. I was not a tortured artist. I did it because it was fun.”

3. “I don’t believe you have to have eating disorders and mental illness to screw up.”

4. “I sort of feel like people are not that honest about their own lives, and that I should just share the fact that I’m a nut.”

5. “You can’t live a positive life with a negative mind.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, Kirstie Alley achieved a net worth of approximately $40 million.

Children

Kirstie Alley had two children: William True Stevenson, born in 1992, and Lillie Price Stevenson, born in 1994. Both children were adopted with her second husband, Parker Stevenson.