Melissa Joan Hart

Date of Birth: April 18, 1976

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Melissa Joan Hart is an American actress, producer, and director who gained fame in the 1990s and early 2000s. She was born in Smithtown, New York, and grew up in Sayville, New York. Hart is best known for her starring roles in two successful television series: “Clarissa Explains It All” (1991–1994) and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” (1996–2003). She began her career when she was just four years old, appearing in a television commercial for a bathtub toy called Splashy. Her breakout role came at age 15 when she was cast as Clarissa Darling in “Clarissa Explains It All,” a series that showcased her comedic talents and earned her a Young Artist Award. Following the success of “Clarissa,” Hart starred in the title role of “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” where she played a young girl who discovers she has magical powers on her 16th birthday. The show was a massive hit and ran for seven seasons. In addition to her television work, Hart has also appeared in several films, including “Drive Me Crazy” (1999) and “Nine Dead” (2009). She has also ventured into directing and producing. Hart runs her own production company, Hartbreak Films, which she co-founded with her mother, Paula Hart. Melissa has continued to work in television, starring in series such as “Melissa & Joey” (2010–2015), where she also served as an executive producer. She is married to musician Mark Wilkerson, and they have three sons together.

5 Interesting Facts about Melissa Joan Hart

1. Melissa Joan Hart’s middle name, Joan, was chosen after her maternal grandmother.

2. She competed on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2009, finishing in ninth place.

3. Hart is a published author; her autobiography, “Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life,” was released in 2013.

4. She has directed episodes of several TV shows, including “The Goldbergs” and “Young Sheldon.”

5. Melissa Joan Hart and her family moved to Connecticut in 2010, where they currently reside.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Melissa Joan Hart

1. “I’m not a witch. I just played one on TV.”

2. “When I meet girls, I just tell them to be true to themselves, to follow their heart and to do what they love.”

3. “My career has always been a roller-coaster ride, but somehow I’ve always been able to land on my feet and still be happy.”

4. “It’s important to use your voice for good.”

5. “You can have it all. It’s just hard work, and it’s not going to be perfect.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Melissa Joan Hart’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $13 million.

Children

Melissa Joan Hart and her husband, Mark Wilkerson, have three sons: Mason Walter Wilkerson (born January 11, 2006), Braydon Hart Wilkerson (born March 12, 2008), and Tucker McFadden Wilkerson (born September 18, 2012).