Bernadette Peters Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Bernadette Peters in a shimmering gold dress lounges across a beige sofa with piping, one arm raised, confident gaze. — Bernadette Peters Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Bernadette Peters is an iconic American actress, singer, and author. Bernadete Peters was born Bernadette Lazzara on February 28, 1948, making her 78 years old as of 2026. Her birthplace is Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, United States, and she holds American nationality. As a Pisces, she embodies the sign’s creative and empathetic qualities.

Born into an Italian-American (Sicilian descent) family, she is the youngest of three children. Her father, Peter Lazzara, drove a bread delivery truck, while her mother, Marguerite (née Maltese), encouraged her early show business involvement.

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Personal Details

Full Name	Bernadette Lazzara (birth name); Bernadette Peters (stage name)
Nickname	The Queen of Broadway
Profession	Actress, Singer, Author, Children’s Book Writer, Philanthropist
Date of Birth	28 February 1948
Age	78
Birthplace	Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, USA
Nationality	American
Friends	Connie Wesson
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Current Residence	New York City and Los Angeles, USA
Qualification	Attended Juilliard School (one year); Quintano’s School for Young Professionals

Career

Bernadette Peters began as a child performer in the 1950s, making her stage debut in previews of This Is Goggle (1958) and appearing in The Most Happy Fella (1959). She toured with Gypsy at age 13 and made her Broadway debut in Johnny No-Trump (1967). She won Tony Awards for Song and Dance (1986) and Annie Get Your Gun (1999 revival), plus nominations for Gypsy (2003) and others. Her career blends stage dominance with film/TV versatility and concert performances.

Personal Life

Bernadette Peters was born to Peter Lazzara (father, bread delivery truck driver) and Marguerite (née Maltese) Lazzara (mother). Her siblings are casting director Donna DeSeta (sister) and Joseph Lazzara (brother).

She had a four-year relationship with Steve Martin in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Peters resides in New York and Los Angeles with her rescue dogs, Charlie and Rosalia.

Physical Appearance

Height	5’3″ (160 cm)
Weight	128 lb (58 kg)
Eye Color	[Eye Color: Placeholder, often described as expressive]
Hair Color	Red / Auburn (signature curly style)
Body Type	Slim
Body Measurements	[Measurements: Placeholder]
Shoe Size	7 (US)
Bra Size	[Bra Size: Placeholder]

Bernadette Peters Net Worth 2026

Bernadette Peters’s estimated net worth in 2026 is around $20 million USD (some estimates suggest up to $40 million). Her wealth primarily comes from decades of Broadway performances, Tony-winning roles, film and television appearances, concert tours, music albums, book sales, and residuals.

Social Media Presence

Bernadette Peters maintains an active and engaging online presence, sharing updates on performances, animal advocacy, and personal moments. Her official Instagram handle is @officialbernadettepeters, featuring posts about shows, Broadway Barks, rescue dogs, and fan interactions. On X (Twitter), she uses @OfficialBPeters, describing herself as a Tony Award-winning actress, Broadway Barks co-founder, children’s book author, and animal lover.