Sara Gilbert is an American actress who shot to worldwide fame for portraying Darlene Conner on the ABC sitcom Roseanne and reprised the role in 2018 for a nine-episode revival. She is the co-host and creator of the CBS daytime talk show The Talk. Her acting credits include Leslie Winkle on CBS’s The Big Bang Theory, Mitchee Arnold on The WB’s Twins, Dr. Jane Figler on NBC’s ER, and Amy Manning in Welcome to New York, among many others.
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Sara Gilbert Biography
Sara Gilbert was born on the 29th of January 1975, in Santa Monica, California, United States of America. She’s currently 49 years old.
| Birth Name | Sara Rebecca Abeles |
| Nickname | Sara |
| Date of Birth | January 29, 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Ex-Spouse | Linda Perry |
| Children | 3 |
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
Family
- Father – Harold Abeles
- Mother – Barbara Cowan (née Crane)
- Siblings – Melissa Gilbert (Older Step-Sister), Jonathan Gilbert (Older Step-Brother), Patrice (Older Step-Sister), and Joseph (Older Step-Brother)
Education
Gilbert attended Yale University from where she graduated with honors, majoring in art with an emphasis on photography in 1997.
Sara Gilbert Personal Life
Sara Gilbert began a relationship with songwriter, and music producer, Linda Perry, in 2011 and they married on March 30, 2014. Gilbert gave birth to their son, Rhodes Emilio Gilbert Perry, on February 28, 2015. The couple announced their separation in late 2019, which she followed up with a legal separation suit on December 27, 2019.
Previously, she was in a relationship with television producer, Allison Adler, with whom she has two children – a son, Levi Hank, born to Adler in October 2004, and a daughter, Sawyer Jane, born to Gilbert in August 2007. The couple announced their separation in August 2011.
She also briefly dated Roseanne co-star Johnny Galecki.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 3 inches Centimeters – 160 cm Meters – 1.6 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 56 kg Pounds – 124 lbs |
| Body Build | Average |
| Body Measurements | 32C-26-35 |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Lesbian |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Deadpan voice Attractive eyes |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Sara Gilbert made her onscreen acting debut in the 1992 film Poison Ivy where she played the role of Sylvie Cooper. She was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Television Debut
In 1984, she was cast as Jean in the television film Calamity Jane. Four years later, she starred in an episode of ABC Weekend Special for her role as Stephie.
Her first leading role came in 1988 when she starred as Darlene Conner-Healy on the ABC sitcom Roseanne. She appeared in a total of 184 episodes. She also reprised the role in 2018 for a nine-episode revival.
Famous For
Her role as Darlene Conner-Healy in Roseanne (1988 – 1997) as well as her work in the talk show, The Talk (2010 – Present).
Sara Gilbert Net Worth
As of 2024, Sara Gilbert has a net worth of $30 million. She has made a fortune of this size through her successful acting career. She lives in her Hollywood Hills house that boasts all amenities including a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna.
Trivia
Gilbert is the granddaughter of the famous comedy writer Harry Crane.
She ranked #38 in VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Kid Stars for her role in Roseanne.
She is a vegan, though she admitted to eating seafood occasionally.
Gilbert received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her performance in Roseanne.
She also appeared in the popular television series The Big Bang Theory.
Following several years of speculation about her sexuality, Sara admitted that she was a lesbian before the launch of her talk show, The Talk in July 2010.
In 2023, she co-starred alongside Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Rita Moreno in the sports family movie 80 for Brady.