Sarah Chalke is a Canadian-American actress who caught the spotlight for her role as Dr. Elliot Reid on the television comedy series Scrubs and Rebecca “Becky” Conner on the ABC sitcom Roseanne. She played Stella Zinman on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother and had a recurring role on the third season of the ABC/TBS sitcom Cougar Town.
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Sarah Chalke Biography
Sarah Chalke was born on the 27th of August 1976, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She’s currently 45 years old.
| Birth Name | Sarah Louise Christine Chalke |
| Nickname | Sarah Cassandra Chalke, Chalky, Second Becky |
| Date of Birth | August 27, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Canadian, American |
| Ethnicity | English and German |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Family and Education
Sarah Chalke was born in the middle of three daughters of Douglas and Angela Chalke. Her father, who is of English descent, is a lawyer and mediator. Her mother is German and is also a mediator. She has two siblings, Natasha, and Piper Chalke.
Sarah graduated from Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver, Canada in 1994.
Sarah Chalke Husband and Kids
Sarah Chalke has been in a relationship with a lawyer and fellow Canadian James Afifi since 2003. The couple got engaged in December 2006 and they have a son, Charlie Rhodes Afifi, born on December 24, 2009, and a daughter, Frankie, born on April 28, 2016. Her son was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease in 2009.
Sarah had previously dated Canadian actor Devon Sawa for a year from 1995 to 1996, American actor Will Forte in 2000, and actor Zach Braff from 2001 until 2003.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 7¼ inches Centimeters – 171 cm Meters – 1.71 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 57 kg Pounds – 126 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 36-26-37 |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Box-heart shaped face Blue Eyes |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
In 2006, Sarah was cast as Myra Soljev in the action thriller film Y2K.
Television Debut
Sarah made her television debut when she was eight years old starring as a reporter on the Canadian show Kidzone (Kerrisdale High) in 1989.
Famous For
She was known for playing Dr. Elliot Reed in Scrubs (2001-2010), the second Rebecca ‘Becky’ Conner and Andrea on the family sitcom Roseanne (1993-1997), and Stella Zinman on How I Met Your Mother (2008-2009 and 2014).
Brand Endorsements
Sarah Chalke has appeared in several commercials for Hanes underwear, America’s Milk Processors (Print ad), and Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle.
Chalke is a brand ambassador for the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Foundation and was also the brand ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure program..
Favorite Things
- Comedy Film – The Jerk (1979)
- TV Show – 30 Rock
- Musician – Joshua Radin
- Gadget – iPod
- Tea – Chamomile Tea
- Tea Brand – Tazo Calm
- Meal – Barbecued salmon with a big mixed green salad
- Dessert – Pumpkin pie
- Moisturiser – Crème de la Mer
- Beauty Product – Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline, Dior Diorshow Mascara
- App – Spotify
- Kids Store – Peek (for clothes), Monroe Workshop Toys
Sarah Chalke Net Worth
As of 2024, Sarah Chalke has an estimated net worth of $14 million dollars.
Social Media Profiles
- Twitter – sarahchalke
Sarah Chalke Facts
Sarah grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia.
She began her acting career at the age of eight and appeared in local Vancouver theater productions.
Sarah is proficient in several languages including English, French, and German.
She has dogs named Harley and Tankers. She also has a brown Labrador, Lola, which was gifted to her by Scrubs co-stars.
Sarah earned the role of Becky on Roseanne in 1993 when the series main cast Alicia ‘Lecy’ Goranson dropped the show to pursue her college education.
She is close friends with Scrubs co-star Zach Braff.
Chalke had her first on-camera kiss in the 1992 movie City Boy, shot at Lighthouse Park in Vancouver.
The multi-talented actress can write with her toes.
Sarah describes herself as a klutz.
In 2021, Chalke played Kate Mularkey in the Netflix series Firefly Lane, co-starring along with the likes of Katherine Heigl.