Last updated on: August 5, 2024

Anne Heche was an American actress, screenwriter, director, and TV producer. She is best known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. She gained prominence in the late 1990s with notable roles in films such as Donnie Brasco (1997), Volcano (1997), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), Six Days, Seven Nights (1998), and Return to Paradise (1998). 

Heche died on August 11, 2022, at the age of 53 due to a car accident.

Bio / Wiki

Full Name

Anne Celeste Heche

Nickname

Celestia

Profession

Actress, Story writer, Film Producer, TV Producer

Career

Anne Heche was born in Aurora, Ohio, on May 25, 1969. At an early age, she became fascinated by the acting field. Guess what? Her dream came true!

Starting Out

Anne got her break in the business with a soap opera called “Another World.” She played two characters; Vicky Hudson and Marley Love. Think about that! Every day at work, you have to pretend you are two somebody elses! She was so good that she won awards.

Big Movie Roles

Anne started doing movies in the late 1990s.  Here are some of them:

• “Donnie Brasco” (1997): She starred among movie legends Johnny Depp and Al Pacino, in a crime movie that really struck home with the audience.
• “Volcano” (1997): City of L.A. eruption by a volcano; Anne played as the scientist saving the city.
• “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997): This was one of those really popular scary movies.
• Anne had more of a supporting role, but the movie was such a huge success.

Television

Anne also did well in television. Here are a few shows you might have heard of:

• “Men in Trees” (2006-2008): Anne played the role of a relationship expert who moves to a small town in Alaska. It was a lot of laughs and sweet.
• “Hung” (2009-2011): It was a show for older children and adults in which the character Anne portrayed was involved in some funny and tough situations.
• “Chicago P.D.” (2018-2019): In this action-filled police serial, Anne acted as a major officer on duty.

Writing and Directing

Anne never restricted herself to becoming an actress alone; she penned some books on her life and even directed a few serials and short films. She did love sharing her stories with others.

Challenges and Triumphs

Anne had many good times, but she also experienced some hard battles. She had to fight her demons when she fell victim to a mental disease and never faltered to SPEAK OUT about it. She hoped others would learn from her experience. She wrote a book about her life “Call Me Crazy”.

A Sad Goodbye

Anne Heche passed away from a car crash on August 11, 2022. She was 53. Though she may be physically gone, her talent and enormous heart will never be forgotten.

Debut

Movie

An Ambush of Ghosts (1993)

TV Show

Another World (1991)

Best Known for

Return to Paradise (1998)

Awards

Full List

Personal Profile and Background Details

Date of Birth

25 May 1969

Age

She died on August 11, 2022, at the age of 53.

Zodiac sign

Gemini

Signature

Nationality

American

Birth Place

Aurora, Ohio, United States

Residence

Akron

School / College / University

Ocean City High School

Francis W. Parker School

Religion

Christian

Race / Ethnicity

Swiss-German, German, one-eighth Norwegian, English, Scottish, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish and Welsh, remote Dutch, French, and Danish

Food Habits

Non-vegetarian

Hobbies

Unknown

Tattoo

Physical Attributes and Measurements

Height

• In feet: 5′ 5″
• In Centimetres: 165 cm
• In meters: 1.65 m

Weight

• In kilograms: 55 kg
• In Pounds: 119 lbs

Body Measurements

33-23-34 inches

Bra size

34B

Dress size

6 US

Shoe size

9 US

Eye color

Blue

Hair Color

Blond

Family

Husband

Coleman Laffoon (2001–2009)

Father

Donald Joe Heche

Mother

Nancy Heche

Siblings

Nate Heche (Brother)

Abigail Heche (Sister)

Abigail is Anne’s only living sibling. She runs a store where she sells Jewellery and clothing items. Abigail is now married to Elliot Bergman and they have a daughter.

Cynthia Heche (sister)

Susan Bergman (sister) (Author) (Died in January 2006 due to brain cancer)

Children

Homer Laffoon (Son)

Atlas Heche Tupper (Daughter)

Relationship & More

Marital Status

Died

Marriage Date

1 September 2001

Dating History

1. Lindsey Buckingham
2. Peter Deegen – Rumored
3. Steve Martin (1994–1997)
4. Neal H. Moritz (1996-1997)
5. Ellen DeGeneres (1997–2000)
6. Vince Vaughn (1998)
7. Coleman ‘Coley’ Laffoon (2000–2009)
8. James Tupper (2007-2018)
9. Liz Brixius (2018-2019)
10. Thomas Jane (2019)

Favorite Things

Favorite Book – Call Me Crazy Anne Heche, Anonymity: The Secret Life of an American

Net Worth 2024

$8 million

Most of Anne Heche’s income came from her work as an actress in film and television. She pulled down vast amounts of money from the box office successes of the 1990s and continued earning a steady stream from TV series appearances well into the 2000s. However, with all this success, personal troubles and legal tussles over her real estate investments plagued her financially towards the end of her life.

Her net worth during her highest point was somewhere near $8 million, but it decreased greatly towards her death due to financial and other legal problems.

House

Lesser Known Facts

1. Dual Soap Opera Roles

Anne played twin roles — Vicky Hudson and Marley Love — in the soap opera “Another World.” It’s hard to play twin roles, and Anne did such a good job that she started winning awards.

2. Unusual Childhood

Anne had a most unusual and tough childhood. Her family kept moving from place to place, and during her childhood years, she went through a lot of problems. They all made her the strong lady she became.

3. Split Personality

The pressure-cooker period in her life seemed to have given Anne a second personality, “Celestia.” She felt that this personality was from another dimension and helped her go through the tough period. She wrote about it in her memoir “Call Me Crazy”[4].

4. Early Broadway Success

Before she was a movie star, Anne did some Broadway performances. She appeared in the play “Proof” and earned raves for her acting abilities. Her stage work made it clear that she was an accomplished actress doing more than just movies and TV.

5. A One-Scene Wonder in a Comedy

Anne did a really funny cameo in the comedy film “Wag the Dog” in 1997, where she played the role of a White House aide. Of course, this was very much outside her usual dramatic characters and quite demonstrated the depth of her reach.

6. Voice Acting

Anne voiced for animations. She also did voiceovers for animated television series and films, another prowess added to her stellar resume. Among others, her voice work ranged from shows like “The Legend of Korra.”

7. Director and Writer

Apart from acting, Anne directed several episodes of TV series and short films. She was in love with storytelling and wanted to tell her story from behind the camera. She also wrote screenplays, which proved her talent as a writer.

8. Philanthropy

Anne participated in numerous charitable causes. She used to help associations that dealt with mental sicknesses, homelessness, and other problems. She wanted to leave a positive mark on this world.

9. Dancing with the Stars

In the year 2020, Anne appeared in the famous program “Dancing with the Stars.” She shook a leg with a professional dancer and left many of her fans in surprise with her great dancing skills.

10. Love for Adventure

Anne loved adventure and was always on the lookout for new experiences. Whether traveling, trying new hobbies, or exploring different cultures, she embraced life with great enthusiasm.

11. Strong Advocate of LGBTQ+ Rights

Anne was very instrumental in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. In the late 1990s, she was said to have an affair with comedian Ellen DeGeneres, which made it one of the most noted gay relationships at that time in Hollywood. It really did open up the doors toward more visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.

12. Memoir Writing

Anne wrote two memoirs, “Call Me Crazy” and “Call Me Anne.” The books gave her fans a glimpse of her life, struggles, and triumphs. Anne wrote these books to communicate with the world about personal matters and to share her journey with the general populace.