Michelle Monaghan Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Michelle Monaghan Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Michelle Monaghan is an acclaimed American actress and former model. Michele Lynn Monaghan was born on March 23, 1976, in Winthrop, Iowa, USA, making her 50 years old as of 2026. Her zodiac sign is Aries, and she holds American nationality with predominantly Irish and German descent.
She grew up in a small rural town as the youngest of three children and the only daughter of Sharon (Hamel) Monaghan, who ran a day care center, and Robert L. Monaghan, a factory worker and farmer. She has two older brothers, Bob and John. Monaghan attended East Buchanan High School, graduating in 1994. She then studied journalism at Columbia College Chicago but left one semester short of her degree in 1999 to pursue modeling and acting in New York City.
Attended Columbia College Chicago (journalism, incomplete)
Career
Michelle Monaghan began as a model, working internationally in cities like Milan, Tokyo, and Hong Kong before transitioning to acting. She made her TV debut in 2000 with guest roles in Young Americans and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, followed by a breakout recurring role as Kimberly Woods on Boston Public (2002).
Her film career accelerated with supporting parts in It Runs in the Family (2003) and Winter Solstice (2004), leading to her starring role opposite Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005). This launched major opportunities, including Julia Meade in Mission: Impossible III (2006), reprised in Ghost Protocol (2011) and Fallout (2018). She earned acclaim for indie films like Gone Baby Gone (2007), Trucker (2008), and Source Code (2011), plus mainstream hits like Eagle Eye (2008), Made of Honor (2008), Pixels (2015), and Patriots Day (2016).
On TV, her Golden Globe-nominated performance as Maggie Hart in True Detective Season 1 (2014) marked a high point, followed by series like The Path (2016–2018), Messiah (2020), Echoes (2022), and The White Lotus Season 3 (2025) as Jaclyn Lemon. Recent projects include MaXXXine (2024), The Family Plan 2 (2025), and upcoming films like The Whisper Man (2026) and Little Brother (2026), plus a Netflix hockey drama series where she plays Coach Harper Sullivan (filming/2026 release).
Personal Life
Michelle Monaghan met Australian graphic artist and interior designer Peter White at a party in New York around 2000. They married in August 2005 in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, and have two children: daughter Willow Katherine White (born 2008) and son Tommy Francis White (born 2013).
Physical Appearance
Height
5’7″ (170 cm)
Weight
123–130 lbs (56–59 kg)
Eye Color
Green / Lavender-tinted
Hair Color
Blonde
Body Type
Slim / Athletic
Body Measurements
34-25-35 inches
Shoe Size
[Unknown]
Bra Size
[Unknown]
Michelle Monaghan Net Worth 2026
Michelle Monaghan’s estimated net worth is approximately $8–16 million USD, with most reliable sources converging around $8–13 million based on career earnings and investments. These figures are approximate and derived from acting salaries, residuals, endorsements, and real estate (e.g., a Hollywood Hills home purchased in 2007 for $1.5 million).
Social Media Presence
Michelle Monaghan maintains a low-profile but active presence on social media, primarily Instagram (@michellemonaghan), where she shares family glimpses, behind-the-scenes from sets, travel, and project promotions.
FAQs
How old is Michelle Monaghan?
She is 50 years old, born on March 23, 1976.
What is Michelle Monaghan’s height?
She stands at 5’7″ (170 cm).
Who is Michelle Monaghan married to?
She is married to Australian graphic artist Peter White since 2005.
