Many fans are curious about Kelly Preston's financial success in 2026. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.
What was Kelly Preston's net worth?
Kelly Preston was an American actress and former model who had a net worth of $180 million at the time of her death. That was a combined net worth with her husband of three decades, fellow actor John Travolta. Most of the family's wealth came from John's career. Tragically, Kelly died on July 12, 2020, at the age of 57, after a battle with breast cancer. Kelly was notable for appearing in popular movies such as 1985s "Mischief," 1986's "Space Camp," 1988's "Twins" and 1996's "Jerry Maguire in 1996".
Early Life
Preston was born on October 13, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was given the name Kelly Kamalelehua Smith. Her mother, Linda, worked as an administrator at a mental health center, and her father worked for an agricultural firm. After her father's death by drowning when Preston was three years old, her mother married Peter Palzis, a personal director. The two had a son together, Preston's half-brother Chris.
As a child, Preston lived in many places around the world, spending parts of her childhood in Hawaii, Iraq, and Australia. When she was living in Australia at age 16, she was discovered by a fashion photographer who helped her book early work in commercials. It was during this period that she changed her last name to Preston. She graduated from Punahou School in Honolulu, HI, in 1980 and then attended the University of Southern California, where she studied drama and theater.
Charlie Sheen and Kelly Preston (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Career
Preston continued auditioning for roles in television and film during her early 20s while she was living in California. Her first prominent role came in 1985 when she was cast as the character Marilyn McCauley in the film "Mischief." She then was cast in another teen comedy, "Secret Admirer." In 1986, she had a role in the film "SpaceCamp" followed by a role in 1988's "Twins" alongsideArnold SchwarzeneggerandDanny DeVito. She had another prominent role in the 1996 film "Jerry Maguire" oppositeTom Cruise.
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Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.
