Sarah Shahi was born as Aahoo Jahansouz Shahi on the 10th January 1980, in Euless, Texas USA, and is an actress, model, and former NFL Cheerleader, best known for her roles in television series such as “Alias”, “The L Word”, “Life”, “Fairly Legal”, and “Person of Interest”. Shahi’s career started in 2000.
Have you ever wondered how rich Sarah Shahi is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Sarah’s net worth is as high as $3 million, earned through her successful acting career. In addition to being highly popular in television shows, Shahi has also appeared in several movies, and worked as a model, which improved her wealth.
Sarah Shahi Net Worth $3 Million
Sarah Shahi is a daughter of Abbas Jahansouz Shahi and Mah Monir, an interior designer, and has an older brother Cyrus and younger sister Samantha. Her family left Iran two years before the Iranian Revolution, after her father was slated for execution. Shahi’s parents divorced when she was ten, but she had started competing in beauty pageants when eight. Sarah went to Trinity High School, where she captained both basketball and volleyball teams, and later studied at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Shahi graduated with a degree in English and Theater, and was Miss Fort Worth in 1997. She wanted to become an actress, but before her dreams came through, Shahi got a job as the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader in 1999.
Her television debut came in 2000, when appeared as a cheerleader in an episode of “City Guys”. She then had minor roles in “Spin City” (2001), “Boston Public” (2001), “Off Centre” (2001), and “Maybe It’s Me” (2001), before landing a bigger part in “Alias” (2001-2002), appearing in seven episodes. Sarah’s first feature film was “Extreme Honor” (2001) starring Michael Ironside and Michael Madsen, and later she played in “Monkey Love” (2002) with Jeremy Renner and Amy Stewart, and “Old School” (2003) starring Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Will Ferrell. Her net worth was rising steadily.
Shahi then had parts in popular series such as “Dawson’s Creek” (2003), “ER” (2003), “Coupling” (2003), and “Supernatural” (2005). She also appeared in “A Lot Like Love” (2005) with Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet, “For Your Consideration” (2006), and “The Dog Problem” (2006) starring Giovanni Ribisi. In 2005, Shahi had her first significant role, as Carmen de la Pica Morales in the series “The L Word”, and was cast in a leading role in “Teachers.” (2006), all of which considerably increased her net worth.
Sarah starred in NBC’s “Life” (2007-2009), and also in “Shades of Ray” (2008) and “Crossing Over” (2009) starring Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd, and Ray Liotta. In the 2010’s, Shahi had minor roles in “The Trouble with Bliss” (2011) with Michael C. Hall, Peter Fonda, and Lucy Liu. She also appeared in “I Don’t Know How She Does It” (2011) starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Pierce Brosnan, before landing a lead part in “Fairly Legal” (2011-2012). Shahi appeared in “Chicago Fire” (2012-2013), “Bullet to the Head” (2012) with Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, and Christian Slater, and in 50 episodes of “Person of Interest” (2013-2016). Most recently, Sarah filmed Jason Momoa’s “Road to Paloma” (2014), “Divine Access” (2015), and “Guns for Hire” (2015), increasing further her net worth.
Regarding her personal life, Sarah Shahi married actor Steve Howey in 2009, and they have three children together: a son William Wolf Howey, and the twins Violet Moon and Knox Blue, all born during a home birth.
ALMA Award for Favorite TV Actress - Drama (2011), Gracie Allen Awards (2012)
Movies
Road to Paloma (2014), Static (2012), Bullet to the Head (2012), Old School (2003), I Don't Know How She Does It (2011), The Trouble with Bliss (2011), For Your Consideration (2006), The Dog Problem (2006)
TV Shows
Person of Interest (2011-2016), The L Word (2004-2009), Reverie, Fairly Legal (2011-2012), Life (2007-2009)
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I did a lot of theater growing up, and in college I was in the musical 'Chicago.'
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My great-great-grandfather was a shah back in the 1800s. Unfortunately, I don't have any gold coins or jewels to show for it.
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My mother raised three kids on her own, so I was taught that to be a working mom was a good thing.
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NFL cheerleading is harder than most people think. They train up to six hours every day with games on Sundays. They gave me a great work ethic.
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To be beautiful in Texas, you had to be blonde and blue-eyed and have a name like Ann.
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I know it sounds weird, but my definition of 'sexy' has changed as I've gotten older. And being smart and informed makes me feel sexier than any outfit.
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Right when I finish a workout, I feel pretty sexy. Even though I'm sweaty and I don't smell like a rose, I feel strong. It does a lot for me mentally and physically.
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When I was in my early 20s, I looked towards exterior things to make me feel sexy - guys, clothes, shoes, etc. Now it's all about how I feel internally.
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You know, I never really paid attention to sports, which, coming from the mecca of football in Texas, is kind of odd. I played sports, but I was nerdy. Having a single mother, the pressure was on me to get good grades and a scholarship and go to college.
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Gave birth to twins (her 2nd & 3rd children) at age 35, a daughter named Violet Moon Howey & a son named Knox Blue Howey on March 1, 2015 at home. Children's father is her husband, Steve Howey.
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Gave birth to her 1st child at age 29, a son named William Wolf Howey on July 8, 2009 at home, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. Child's father is her husband, Steve Howey.
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(February 7, 2009) Married her boyfriend of 6 years Steve Howey following a 20-month-long engagement.
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Has an older brother, Cyrus, and a younger sister, Samantha Shahi.
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Ranked #67 on Maxim's "Hot 100" of 2014 list.
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Attended Southern Methodist University.
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Played the first ever ghost seen on the series ''Supernatural''.
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She adopted the name "Sarah" from the song by Irish Rock band Thin Lizzy.
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Was captain of her High School volleyball team.
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Was a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from 1999-2000.
Rank 66th on the Maxim Hot 100 in 2006. Source: Advocate magazine, issue No. 996.
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Rank No. 5 on the AfterEllen.com hot list in 2007. Source: Advocate magazine, issue No. 996.
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Her father Abbas Jahansouz Shahi is of Persian origin, her mother Mah Monir is a Spaniard interior designer.
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Named #90 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
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Studied opera.
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When she randomly auditioned and got the part of Carmen de la Pica Morales on The L Word (2004), she wasn't sure that she wanted it because of the character being a lesbian and having to partake in various make-out/lovemaking scenes with other women, but she now considers it her dream role and also ranks it among her best work.
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Moved to Los Angeles in 2000.
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The great-great-granddaughter of a 19th century Persian Shah, Fath Ali Shah Qajar by Begom Khanom (daughter of Hossein Qoli Khan Afshar, niece of Begom Khanom, daughter of Emam Qoli Khan Afshar), through their son Jahansouz Shah.