Think about Roseanne, and the name Sara Gilbert will be first to mind. The shrewd actress wowed fans of the ABC sitcom to the point that she got nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Born on January 29, 1975, the actress has moved forward to feature on hit shows such as The Talk and Twins. She's expanded her expertise by nowadays starring in some high-grossing TV series, a diversification step from her sitcoms and TV commercials. It is in this career that she has amassed a humongous amount of wealth. Currently, the brazen lass is valued at $35 million.
For Sara Gilbert, originally born Sara Rebecca Abeles, her passion for acting started when, at the tender age of 6, she saw her sister, Melissa Gilbert, appear on TV.
In this post, we'll uncover her journey to gaining this massive wealth. So, read on.
12 She Did Commercials For Different Products
Right after she saw her sister on TV, Sarah Gilbert knew the direction her life would take. And in that same year, People reports that Sara landed her first TV commercial job. She was to advertise the product Kool-Aid, with her mom being the super manager who helped her land that gig.
11 She Starred In Poison Ivy In 1992, As Sylvie Cooper
Sara quickly moved on from doing TV Commercials into acting in movies, one of her most memorable roles being Sylvie Cooper, in Poison Ivy. The erotic thriller film was directed by Katt Shea, giving the story of a seductive teen who schemed her way into the lives of a wealthy family, thanks to her introverted friend.
10 She Played The Role Of, Darlene Conner, In Roseanne for 9 years
This is the TV sitcom that shot Sara Gilbert's fame to the roof. Sarah played the role of Darlene, the middle child to Roseanne. The ABC sitcom aired for nine years - between 1988 to 1997. This role earned her two Primetime Emmy nominations.
9 She Appeared On The Simpsons, 24, Will & Grace And ER
If you think the success of Roseanne would have made her hang up her boots, then you're mistaken. 24.fandom reports that Sara Gilbert played the role of Paula Schaeffer, during the second season of the popular TV series 24. She made guest appearances on five episodes of that season.
8 She Had A Regular Spot On Prime Time Television In The Fall Of 2005
When she was not on set, acting some made-up film character, Sarah was busy taking prime time TV roles. This was so especially during the fall of 2005 when she was called to feature in the sitcom Twins, that aired on the WB network.
7 She Played A Recurring Role On The CBS Sitcom, The Class
Add on top of her Roseanne and Twin roles, Sara Gilbert was yet featured on another sitcom, The Class. Roseannefandom.com reports that Sara played the role of Fern Velch in this short-lived sitcom from CBS, after Twin was axed too.
6 She Appeared On The Big Bang Theory As Leslie Winkle
One of her best TV appearances was in the popular TV sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. Express UK reports that Sara Gilbert took the role of Leslie Winkle in the Big Bang Theory, a role which was short-lived after Leslie left in season two. As fate would have it, she starred in the show together with her Roseanne boyfriend/husband, Johny Galecki.
5 She Was An Executive Producer And Co-Host Of The Talk
Up to August 2019, Sara Gilbert was the executive producer and co-host of the CBS daytime talk show, The Talk. This was after nine amazing seasons on the show, and a tear dropping departure. Her great performance on the show saw her scoop a Daytime Emmy in 2016, according to USA Today.
4 She Was The Writer And Executive Producer Of The Roseanne Spin-Off In 2018
While trying to relive her former glory, Sara Gilbert decided to do a spin-off of the original show that shot her to fame - Roseanne. Variety reports that the spin-off, dubbed The Conners, premiered in 2018, with Sarah as the executive producer and director.
3 She Has A Degree In Art
Well, her shrewd acting is not a product of mere guesswork. She has a degree in art and has even taught at the Oregon College of Art and Reed College. She obtained her art degree in 1997 from Yale University.
2 She Writes And Directs Plays
While not making appearances in spin-offs and other sitcoms, Sara Gilbert is busy directing and writing plays. Her most recent work is in The Conners, a spin-off of the original Roseanne sitcom.
1 She Is Harry Cane's Granddaughter, A Television Writer Most Famous For The Honeymooners
Well, seems like the acting, directing, and writing talents run right in the blood. Sara Gilbert's grandfather is Harry Cane, a television writer famed for The Honeymooners. Her mother, taking it down from the root, quickly rose to the occasion to become Sara's manager when she started out in acting.
Sources: Express UK, 24 Fandom, Roseanne Fandom, IMDb, Variety