Date of Birth: March 25, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Marcia Cross is an award-winning American actress best known for her role as Bree Van de Kamp on the hit television series “Desperate Housewives.” Born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Cross developed an interest in acting at a young age. She attended the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. Cross began her career in soap operas, notably “The Edge of Night” and “One Life to Live,” before transitioning to primetime television. Her breakout role came in the 1990s when she was cast as Dr. Kimberly Shaw on the popular series “Melrose Place.” Cross’s portrayal of Bree Van de Kamp on “Desperate Housewives” earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations. Aside from her acting career, she is an advocate for cancer awareness, having publicly shared her own battle with anal cancer.
5 Interesting Facts about Marcia Cross
1. Marcia Cross graduated from the Juilliard School with a Master of Fine Arts.
2. She was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards for her role in “Desperate Housewives.”
3. Cross initially wanted to become a teacher before pursuing acting.
4. She is a cancer survivor and has used her platform to raise awareness about anal cancer.
5. Marcia Cross has a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Antioch University.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Marcia Cross
1. “I don’t know what I would have done if not for ‘Desperate Housewives.’”
2. “I think being a mom is the most important job in the world.”
3. “I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.”
4. “Awareness is key, and if I can help one person get the right diagnosis, then I’ve done my job.”
5. “Life is a roller coaster, and I don’t mean that in a negative way. It’s a wonderful ride.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Marcia Cross’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
Marcia Cross has two children, twin daughters named Eden and Savannah Mahoney, born on February 20, 2007, with her husband Tom Mahoney.
Relevant Links
1. [Marcia Cross IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0189220/
2. [Marcia Cross Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcia_Cross
3. [Desperate Housewives on ABC](https://abc.com/shows/desperate-housewives
4. [Marcia Cross on Twitter](https://twitter.com/reallymarcia
