Toni Collette is an Australian actress and producer known for her work in television and independent films.
Early Life
Collette was born on November 1, 1972, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is the eldest of three children and was raised in the Sydney suburb of Glebe until the age of six, then in Blacktown, New South Wales.
Education
Collette studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Kensington, New South Wales, and the Australian Theatre for Young People.
Age
As of November 2023, Toni Collette is 51 years old.
Career
Collette made her film debut in the 1992 film Spotswood. Her breakthrough role came in the comedy-drama Muriel’s Wedding (1994), which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination and won her the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Collette received further acclaim for her role in the thriller The Sixth Sense (1999), for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received BAFTA Award nominations for her performances in the romantic comedy About a Boy (2002) and the comedy-drama Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Collette’s other films include Emma (1996), Velvet Goldmine (1998), The Hours (2002), Japanese Story (2003), In Her Shoes (2005), Fright Night (2011), The Way, Way Back (2013), Krampus (2015), Hereditary (2018), Knives Out (2019), I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020), and Nightmare Alley (2021). In television, she starred in the Showtime comedy-drama series United States of Tara (2008–2011), earning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Other Emmy-nominated roles include the Netflix miniseries Unbelievable (2019) and the HBO Max miniseries The Staircase (2022). She made her Broadway debut in The Wild Party (2000), earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Awards
Collette has won several awards throughout her career, including the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Muriel’s Wedding (1994), the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for United States of Tara (2008–2011), and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for United States of Tara (2008–2011).
Relationship Status
Collette was married to Dave Galafassi, drummer of the band Gelbison, in January 2003. The couple has two children together. They announced their separation in December 2022 .
Cars
There is no information available about Collette’s cars.
Houses
Collette owns a double-fronted, five-bedroom Victorian terrace in Paddington, Sydney, which she bought for $6 million . She also owns a second home in Ireland .
Net Worth
Toni Collette’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
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