Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann is an American actress known for her versatile comedic performances in some of the most successful comedy films of the 2000s and 2010s. Born in San Francisco, California, she grew up in Newport Beach and began pursuing acting at a young age. She made her film debut in the 1996 comedy The Cable Guy opposite Jim Carrey, and quickly established herself as a talented comedic actress with a gift for both broad humor and emotional depth.

Mann’s career reached new heights through her collaborations with her husband, writer-director Judd Apatow. She delivered standout performances in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), and This Is 40 (2012), the latter serving as a semi-sequel to Knocked Up in which she reprised her role as Debbie. These films were massive commercial successes, with Knocked Up alone grossing over $219 million worldwide. Her ability to balance comedic timing with genuine emotional vulnerability made her a favorite among audiences and critics alike.

Beyond her work with Apatow, Mann has demonstrated impressive range in a variety of film genres. She starred in the animated films Rio (2011) and Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014) as a voice actress, appeared in the comedy-drama The Other Woman (2014) with Cameron Diaz, and took on a dramatic role in the war film Welcome to Marwen (2018). She also appeared in the 2022 comedy The Bubble and has continued to take on both comedic and dramatic projects.

With an estimated net worth of $20 million in 2026, Mann’s wealth reflects her steady career in Hollywood spanning three decades. While her personal net worth is often discussed separately from her husband Judd Apatow’s estimated fortune, her own earnings from film salaries, voice acting roles, and producing credits represent a significant and independently built career. The couple resides in Los Angeles with their two daughters, Maude and Iris Apatow, both of whom have followed their parents into the entertainment industry.