Phoebe Cates

Date of Birth: July 16, 1963

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Phoebe Cates is an American actress, singer, and former model best known for her roles in several iconic films of the 1980s. Born on July 16, 1963, in New York City, Phoebe Belle Cates grew up in a family with a rich artistic background. Her father, Joseph Cates, was a Broadway producer and television pioneer, and her uncle, Gilbert Cates, was a film director and producer. Phoebe began her career as a model at the age of 10, appearing in various magazines and advertisements. However, she soon transitioned to acting, making her film debut in 1982 with the controversial movie “Paradise.” Her breakthrough role came the same year with the film “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” where her memorable pool scene became a pop culture phenomenon. Cates continued to establish herself as a talented actress with roles in “Gremlins” (1984) and its sequel “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (1990), as well as “Private School” (1983) and “Bright Lights, Big City” (1988). Despite her success, Phoebe decided to step back from the limelight after marrying actor Kevin Kline in 1989. She chose to focus on her family and later pursued other interests, including running a boutique called Blue Tree on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

5 Interesting Facts about Phoebe Cates

1. Phoebe Cates auditioned for the role of Princess Leia in “Star Wars” but did not get the part.

2. She was a classically trained ballerina before a knee injury forced her to quit dancing.

3. Phoebe provided the voice for her character in the video game adaptation of “Gremlins.”

4. She turned down a role in “Pretty Woman” which eventually went to Julia Roberts.

5. Phoebe and her husband Kevin Kline have been married for over three decades, a rarity in Hollywood.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Phoebe Cates

1. “I was only 17 at the time, and I think I was too young to know what I was getting into.”

2. “Acting is not an important job in the scheme of things. Plumbing is.”

3. “The secret to a long-lasting marriage is to choose the right person. And to know that they are your partner, not your enemy.”

4. “I think the reason I loved being in movies was because it was a lot like being in a fairy tale.”

5. “I’ve turned down a lot of roles that could have made me more famous, but it was never about fame for me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Phoebe Cates achieved her highest net worth of approximately $35 million.

Children

Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline have two children together: 1. Owen Joseph Kline, born in 1991, who is an actor and filmmaker. 2. Greta Simone Kline, born in 1994, who is a musician known by her stage name Frankie Cosmos.