Last updated on: October 5, 2024
Jennifer Marie Morrison (born on April 12, 1979) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her roles as Dr. Allison Cameron in The House (2004–2012) and Emma Swan Once Upon a Time (2011–2018).
She sharted her career as a child model and got her first film job by 14 when she played the role of Herri in Intersection. The breakthrough to popularity came, however, in the role of Dr. Cameron on the hit show House, playing a smart and compassionate doctor for six seasons. Subsequently, the actress appeared as Emma Swan in the popular show Once Upon a Time, a role that has made her so popular among her audience.
Not satisfied with playing, Jennifer stepped behind the camera, directed Sun Dogs in 2017, and started her own production company. And recently, she has joined the hit drama This Is Us as Cassidy Sharp, bringing to her role a good deal of depth and emotion. Morrison’s career therefore demonstrates that growth and reinvention are possible if you hold on to something for its passion.
As of October 2024, Jennifer Morrison is 45 years and 5 months old, her estimated net worth is $8 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet 5½ inches (166 cm or 1.66 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Jennifer Marie Morrison
Nickname
Jen, Jenny, J-Mo
Profession
Actress, Model, Film Producer
Career
Debut
Film – Intersection (1994)
TV Show – The Chronicle (2001)
Best Known for
Playing the lead role as Emma Swan in the ABC’s fairy tale drama TV series Once Upon a Time.
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
April 12, 1979
Age
As of today, Jennifer is 45 years, 5 months, and 25 days old.
Zodiac sign
Aries
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Residence
Chicago, United States of America
School / College / University
Jennifer Morrison graduated in 1997 from Prospect High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was an active member of school life, including taking clarinet in the marching band and singing in the chorus. She was also a cheerleader.
After finishing high school, she attended Loyola University Chicago, where she majored in Theatre and minored in English, graduating in 2000.
As part of her curriculum at Loyola, she spent time also studying at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, which gave her additional, intense training as an actress and on which she cut her professional teeth when she left for Los Angeles to move permanently into a full-time acting career.
Religion
Atheism
Race / Ethnicity
English, Scottish, Irish, and some Dutch descents
Food Habits
Jennifer Morrison has made significant changes to her food habits, particularly influenced by her experience with migraines. She is the co-founder and chief brand officer of Amia, a startup that produces snacks free from common migraine triggers such as dairy, oats, and artificial sweeteners. This initiative stems from her personal struggle with ocular migraines for nearly 15 years, leading her to seek out healthier food options that wouldn’t exacerbate her condition.
Diet and Eating Habits
Morrison’s diet primarily consists of:
- Fruits and Vegetables: She often consumes these throughout the day.
- Salads: For lunch, she prefers light salads without heavy dressings.
- Dinner Choices: Typically includes fish and vegetables, with an occasional indulgence in pasta or steak once a week.
Hobbies
Yoga, Hiking, Travelling, Playing Tennis
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 5′ 5½”
- In Centimeters – 166 cm
- In meters – 1.66 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 52 kg
- In Pounds – 115 lbs
Body Measurements
34 – 24 – 33 inches
Shoe size
8 (US)
Dress size
2 (US)
Bra size
32B
Eye color
Green
Hair Color
Blonde
Family
Husband
Gerardo Celasco (Actor) (2022–Present)
Father
David L. Morrison (Retired Music Teacher)
Mother
Judy Morrison (Retired Teacher) (Studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Siblings
Julia Morrison (Younger Sister)
Julia is a Singer, Songwriter, and musician. She studied music therapy at NYU. Julia previously worked at Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center and CSUN as a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Since 2007 she has been married to Matthew Summers and together they have 2 kids a daughter and a son. Now all living in New York.
Daniel Morrison (Younger Brother) (Entrepreneur and Podcaster)
Dan is Jennifer’s younger brother. He is an MBA graduate from USC Marshall School of Business.
With his wife Ellie, he founded a Digital Agency named Morrison Creative, here he helps brands on their content creation and promotions.
Now he lives in New York with his wife and son.
Children
She has a daughter born in June 2024, her name is not known.
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Gerardo Celasco
Marriage Date
April 2022
Boyfriend and Dating History
Jesse Spencer (2004–2007)
Amaury Nolasco (2009–2012)
Sebastian Stan (2012–2013)
Gerardo Celasco (2019–Present)
Jennifer Morrison and Gerardo Celasco have had a sweet journey together since they first sparked dating rumors in 2019. It all became official when they stepped out at an HBO Emmys afterparty in September that year. Seeing them share those first moments on social media felt like watching a new love bloom right before our eyes—super relatable, right?
Fast forward to early 2022, and fans were buzzing with engagement rumors after Jennifer was spotted with a gold ring. By April, she lovingly referred to Gerardo as her husband on Instagram, confirming they had tied the knot. It was a simple, heartfelt post that spoke volumes about their love.
Then came the most heartwarming update in June 2024—they became parents to a baby girl! Jennifer’s post about Gerardo being “the best dad” just hit differently, showing how they’ve embraced family life with open arms.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Cuisine – Italian
- TV Shows – Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003-2012), Planet Earth (2006-)
- Favorite Vacation Location – Lake Como in Italy
- Favorite Pet – Her Dog, Ava
- Movie – Bicycle Thieves (1948)
- Favorite Drink – Red Wine
- Favorite Book – The Great Gatsby, East of Eden
- Restaurant – Vancouver
Net worth 2024
$8 million
As of October 2024, it’s estimated that Jennifer Morrison has a net worth of about $8 million, based on information from different reliable sources.
She has built a diversified career that brings her an income from multiple streams including acting, directing, producing, and endorsement deals. Let’s dive in where she earns money and how much she’s likely made in each avenue.
1. Television Acting
Some of the most memorable work and the most commercially successful characters she has portrayed occur in her major TV roles. Her stint as Dr. Allison Cameron for House (2004–2012) and Emma Swan for Once Upon a Time (2011–2018) greatly contributed to her earnings.
- House: Morrison guest-starred on Fox’s juggernaut hit House for six seasons. Guest stars on the hot, big-primetime show late in a season can make anywhere from $100,000 to $300,000 per episode. Morrison probably earned on the higher end of that scale because she played a leading character on the show. Maybe she could have commanded as much as $5–10 million for her episodes on House.
- Once Upon a Time: She had the lead for six seasons. That means, in a time when Once Upon a Time was getting popular, she could have commanded as high as $175,000 and $250,000 per episode. If we assume at least 22 episodes per season, then she will likely earn as much as about $20 million from this show during its run.
2. Earning from Films
Since her filmography is shorter than her television work, here are some films and movies that she has appeared in:
- Star Trek (2009): Morrison played Winona Kirk, the mother of James T. Kirk. Although it wasn’t a major part, being in such a huge franchise would have paid her a handsome amount. Supporting actors in big blockbuster movies earn between $500,000 and $1 million.
- Other Films: She appeared in other films including Warrior (2011) and The Report (2019). These ones would go into her overall check but must have only been contributing a few tens of thousands of dollars at most, compared to the money brought by her TV shows. Her film earnings must be around $2–3 million.
3. Filmmaking and Production
She stepped behind the camera to direct her first film, Sun Dogs (2017), something she produced through her company, Apartment 3C Productions. While work behind the camera is still in development, this shift into producing and directing is yet another opportunity for her to increase the number of revenue streams.
- Sun Dogs: As a director and producer, she would have collected money not only from the production but could have collected money from any profit generated by that film through the streaming platforms and distribution deals. Despite not being the box office hit, she probably went home with some small, passive income on Netflix or other streaming providers.
- Creation: Morrison’s production company can provide long-term financial gains as she can go on producing feature films and probably short films and television shows as well. The director/producer can get from $100,000 to several million dollars just depending on how well the film would do; it is not farfetched to hypothesize that what she could have earned in this venture must be in the range of a few hundred thousand dollars up to $1 million.
4. Endorsements and Public Appearances
Like other face-recognition celebrities, Morrison has also made some amount of money through brand endorsement and public appearances at conventions, among many other activities.
- Endorsements: Jennifer has no significant endorsement deals, but in the fashion industry, she is involved, particularly with the Met Gala, therefore, likely, she has collaborated with fashion houses. For a simple endorsement deal, A-listers would collect a sum of hundreds of thousands of dollars if not more; Morrison’s low-key public life probably earns her between $500,000.
- Convention Appearances: Shows like Once Upon a Time have rabid fan bases, and actors can earn big by appearing at these events. Maybe Morrison earned $50,000–$100,000 per appearance at such events, depending on scale and location.
5. Residuals and Royalties
Since Morrison is working in popular TV shows and films, she must be raking money regularly through residual incomes. Residuals in television and film parlance refer to income generated by actors when shows and films are syndicated for streaming, DVD/Blu-ray sales, etc.
House and Once Upon a Time are also highly rerun and on the major streaming services, including Hulu and Disney+. Though residual payments of course are always specific to each performance, the ability for actors to earn tens of thousands, in some cases hundreds of thousands, per year depends on how many times their work is internally viewed. Morrison’s combined residuals from both shows could easily be in the ballpark of $500,000 per year.
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