American actress and model Leslie Bibb are best known for her performances in the television series Popular and The Big Easy. She is also recognized for her roles in the films “Iron Man,” “Private Parts,” and “Talladega Nights.” Bibb’s photographs as a model has appeared in numerous high-end publications, including Maxim and FHM. The Elite Agency and ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ conducted a nationwide search for potential models in 1990. She was ultimately chosen as the victor, and she subsequently signed a contract with Elite. She attended courses at the William Esper acting studio after graduating from the all-female Saint Gertrude High School. After her father perished when she was three, she was raised by her single mother along with her three sisters. The American actress, renowned for her altruism, is affiliated with numerous charities. She supports Friends of El Faro, a non-profit organization that raises funds for the Casa Hogar Sion orphanage in Mexico. Bibb also collaborates with the LIFE Foundation, where she serves as a spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month.
Leslie Bibb’s Career
Leslie Bibb began her modeling career at age 16 when she signed a contract with the Elite Agency following a nationwide modeling search. She debuted on television in 1996 with small roles in episodes of ‘Home Improvement’ and ‘Pacific Blue. She made her film debut the following year in the film Private Parts. This was followed by the actress’s first starring role in a television series, in the second season of ‘The Big Easy’ as the female protagonist.
She appeared in the 1999 film “This Space Between Us.”
She joined the cast of the WB Network series ‘Popular’ as Brooke McQueen in the same year. Next, Bibb was cast in the comedy film “See Spot Run.” In 2002 and 2003, she starred in the drama ER. Then, she was cast in the drama ‘Line of Fire’ as Paige Van Doren.
The American stunner began portraying Detective Tallulah ‘Lu’ Simmons on ‘Crossing Jordan in 2005. She also appeared in the independent film “Wristcutters: A Love Story” and the television series “CSI: Miami” and “Entourage” while filming the series.
In 2008, she portrayed Christine Everhart in the superhero film “Iron Man.” The following year, Bibb appeared in “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” In the same year, she also appeared in five episodes of ‘Kings’. She soon after performed in the somber comedy “Miss Nobody.” She portrayed Stephanie in the 2011 film Zookeeper. The actress was selected as the lead in the drama series GCB the following year.
In 2014, she appeared in the films “No Good Deed,” “7500,” and “Take Care.” She was given a recurring role on the sitcom ‘About a Boy’ in the same year. Then, Bibb was cast in the drama The Odd Couple. In 2015, she started starring in the web series “WHIH Newsfront – With Christine Everhart.” She joined the ensemble of ‘American Housewife’ shortly thereafter. The actress starred in the 2017 film The Babysitter.
Leslie’s Personal Life
Leslie Louise Bibb was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, in the United States on November 17, 1974. Her father passed away when she was only three years old, and she was reared by her mother along with her three older sisters, Kim, Bev, and Trish. Bibb received her diploma from the all-female Saint Gertrude High School. She attended the University of Virginia later on.
However, she quit her studies after one semester to pursue a modeling vocation full-time. Regarding her romantic life, the actress wed investment banker Rob Born in November 2003. The divorce was finalized in December 2004. Bibb is currently dating actor Sam Rockwell.
Estimated Net Worth
Leslie Bibb is an American model and actress with a $4 million dollar net worth. Born in Bismarck, North Dakota, Leslie Bibb grew up in Nelson County, Virginia. In 1990, she won a modeling contest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and went on to model in the United States and Japan while still in high school.