Ashley Judd is a famous name, especially in the American media space. While she began a career as a television and film actress, she has also established herself as a political activist, especially in recent years.
Asheley’s acting career has spanned over three decades, and it is no wonder that she has established a name for herself. While Ashley is an actress herself, her mother is the famous country music singer Naomi Judd, while her half-sister is Wynonna Judd. Considering that her mother has been a celebrity for many years, it is no wonder that she is also a celebrity.
After Ashley’s involvement as a political activist, many started speculating that she wanted to run for a political seat. However, that has not happened. So how wealthy is the political activist, and actress?
Ashley Judd’s Net Worth and Salary
Ashley Judd is a wealthy actress, with a net worth of $14 million. Ashley has worked as an actress in films and television shows, explaining how she has been able to accumulate wealth.
Judd’s career has spanned over three decades, and she has numerous credits under her name. She is recognized for films like Ruby in Paradise, Heat, Kiss the Girls, Divergent, A Dogy’s Way Home, and A Time to Kill among others.
Besides a successful acting career, Ashley has also bagged brand endorsements, enabling her to earn even more money. In 2004, the famous personality became the new face of a cosmetic brand, American Beauty. She was also the brand ambassador for Goody’s Family Clothing.
Acting Career
Ashley Judd’s career began in 1991 when she featured in Star Trek: The Next Generation and The Game. In the same year, the actress got a recurring role to act as Reed in the NBC drama series Sisters.
In 1992, Ashley made her film debut in Kuffs. While it was a small role, it led to other opportunities like the starring role in Ruby’s Paradise. Although she performed very well in the role, she was so nervous that she found herself in an accident.
The role marked the beginning of a successful career for Judd, and many roles followed afterward. She went on to act in roles like A Time to Kill, Norma Jean and Marilyn, and The Passion of Darkly Noon.
Political Activism
Judd has been a proud political activist. She has been vocal in criticizing republican politicians, especially Sarah Palin, whom she condemned for supporting the elimination of wolves. She has also been vocal in supporting Democrats like Barrack Obama.
She is also a strong advocate for humanitarian missions to countries like DRC. She announced in 2013 that she might run for senator, but she never actualized it.
Personal Life
Ashley Judd began dating a racing driver from Scotland in 1999. Judd and Dario Franchitti walked down the aisle in 2001 but their marriage lasted for twelve years only. During their marriage, the pair had no children. Judd doesn’t believe in bringing children into the world.
