Kristen Bell, an American actress, singer, dancer, and film producer, has a net worth of $60 million. This includes both her earnings from acting and the combined wealth with her husband, actor/podcaster Dax Shepard.
She is one of Hollywood’s most recognized faces, with an extensive career in television, film, voice acting, and other entrepreneurial ventures.
Career Highlights
Kristen Bell’s career took off when she joined the Broadway production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, eventually landing her first major film role in Pootie Tang.
She gained wider recognition with her role as Veronica Mars in the TV series Veronica Mars (2004-2007).
Her career continued to soar with notable film roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Fanboys.
Bell’s career took a new direction with voice acting, particularly with Disney’s Frozen (2013), where she voiced the character Anna, a role that became iconic and earned her worldwide fame.
She has also voiced characters in other animated films like Zootopia and Ralph Breaks the Internet. Bell has remained active in both traditional acting and voice roles, including reprising her role as Veronica Mars in the 2018 season.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Beyond acting, Bell has been involved in several business ventures. In 2019, she and Dax Shepard co-founded a plant-based baby product line called Hello Bello, offering eco-friendly baby care items.
The company saw initial success with exclusive distribution through Walmart. However, in October 2023, Hello Bello filed for bankruptcy, with $100 million in liabilities, affecting their overall financial outlook.
Personal Life and Real Estate
Kristen Bell married Dax Shepard in 2013 after a long engagement. The couple has two daughters and frequently collaborates professionally, including starring in films together like When in Rome and Hit and Run.
The couple is also active in real estate. They own at least two apartment buildings in Los Angeles and a home they bought in 2017 for $4.3 million in the Los Feliz neighborhood, which is now valued at $6-8 million.
During the 2020 pandemic, they gained attention for offering rent relief to tenants in their buildings.