Tea Leoni

Date of Birth: February 25, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Tea Leoni, born Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni, is an accomplished American actress and producer. She was born on February 25, 1966, in New York City, New York, USA. Tea Leoni comes from a lineage of notable individuals; her paternal grandfather, Maffeo Pantaleoni, was an economist, and her paternal grandmother, Helenka Adamowska, was an actress. Leoni’s mother, Emily Ann, was a dietitian and nutritionist, and her father, Anthony Pantaleoni, was a corporate lawyer. Leoni attended Sarah Lawrence College but left before completing her degree to pursue a career in acting. She first gained recognition in the early 1990s with roles in television series such as “Flying Blind” and “The Naked Truth.” However, it was her role as Nora Wilde in the sitcom “The Naked Truth” that significantly elevated her profile. In 1995, Tea Leoni starred alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the blockbuster film “Bad Boys,” which further cemented her status in Hollywood. She continued to appear in various films, including “Deep Impact,” “The Family Man,” “Jurassic Park III,” and “Fun with Dick and Jane.” From 2014 to 2019, Leoni starred as Elizabeth McCord in the critically acclaimed television series “Madam Secretary,” gaining praise for her portrayal of a former CIA analyst turned Secretary of State. Tea Leoni has been married twice, first to television producer Neil Joseph Tardio Jr., and later to actor David Duchovny, with whom she has two children. She is known not only for her acting talent but also for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy for various social causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Tea Leoni

1. Tea Leoni’s real name is Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni.

2. She is a descendant of Italian economist Maffeo Pantaleoni.

3. Leoni had a near-death experience while filming “Deep Impact” due to a malfunctioning water tank.

4. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and actively participates in humanitarian efforts.

5. Tea Leoni’s great-grandfather was a co-founder of the United States Chamber of Commerce.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tea Leoni

1. “You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.”

2. “I don’t do T&A very well because I haven’t got much of either.”

3. “I think getting over opening night, it’s a marathon.”

4. “In your 20s, you spend a lot of time thinking about what you want to be, in your 30s, you start to realize who you are.”

5. “I never really considered myself attractive. I was always kind of gangly.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Tea Leoni is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Tea Leoni has two children with her ex-husband David Duchovny: a daughter named Madelaine West Duchovny, born on April 24, 1999, and a son named Kyd Miller Duchovny, born on June 15, 2002.