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Ashley Judd is an American actress best known for playing Ruby Lee Gissing in the film Ruby in Paradise.

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Best Known For:The film Ruby in Paradise
Breakthrough:Received major critical recognition for Ruby in Paradise in 1993

10 Quick Facts About Ashley Judd

  • Full Name: Ashley Judd
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The film Ruby in Paradise
  • Current Role: Actress and humanitarian
  • Date of Birth: April 19, 1968
  • Age: 58 years old
  • Place of Birth: Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Popular As: Ashley Tyler Ciminella

Ashley Judd Age

Ashley Judd is about 58 years old as of 2026. Ashley Judd was born in 1968.

Ashley Judd Height

Ashley Judd stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.

Ashley Judd Weight

Ashley Judd weighs around 62 kilograms. This is approximately 137 lbs.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at University of Kentucky and Harvard Kennedy School.

  • University of Kentucky
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: French
  • Harvard Kennedy School
    • Qualification: Master of Public Administration
    • Field of Study: Public Administration
    • Period: 2010

Career & Work

Ashley Judd's career includes acting and entertainment roles with United Nations Population Fund and Harvard Kennedy School.

Organization: United Nations Population Fund
Role: Goodwill Ambassador
Period: 2016 onward
Details: Advocates for sexual and reproductive health, gender equality and the rights of women and girls.
Role: Author
Period: 2011
Role: Television actress
Period: 1990s–2010s
Details: United States
Role: Film actress
Period: 1993 onward
Details: United States
Organization: Harvard Kennedy School
Role: Senior Fellow, Women and Public Policy Program
Details: Cambridge, Massachusetts · Academic affiliation focused on women's rights, gender justice and public leadership.

Rise to Fame

Ashley Judd rose to prominence for her role in the film Heat.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Ruby in Paradise, Heat, and Norma Jean & Marilyn.

Television

  • TV Show: Norma Jean & Marilyn (Norma Jean Dougherty, 1996) — HBO television film and Emmy-nominated performance

Film

  • Film: Ruby in Paradise (Ruby Lee Gissing, 1993) — Breakthrough independent drama
  • Film: Heat (Charlene Shiherlis, 1995) — Crime drama directed by Michael Mann
  • Film: Kiss the Girls (Kate McTiernan, 1997) — Crime thriller
  • Film: Double Jeopardy (Libby Parsons, 1999) — Commercially successful thriller
  • Film: Where the Heart Is (Lexie Coop, 2000) — Romantic drama
  • Film: Someone Like You (Jane Goodale, 2001) — Romantic comedy
  • Film: High Crimes (Claire Kubik, 2002) — Legal thriller

Awards & Achievements

  • Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead — Film Independent Spirit Awards — 1994 — Ruby in Paradise.
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special nomination — Primetime Emmy Awards — 1996 — Norma Jean & Marilyn.
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie nomination — Primetime Emmy Awards — 2012 — Missing.
  • Person of the Year — Time — 2017 — Collective recognition of the Silence Breakers.

Ashley Judd Net Worth

Ashley Judd’s net worth is estimated to be between $14,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

Ashley Judd Family & Relationships

Ashley Judd is divorced. She has 1 sibling, Wynonna Judd.

  • Father: Michael Ciminella
  • Mother: Naomi Judd
  • Siblings:
    • Wynonna Judd

Lesser Known Facts

  • She majored in French at the University of Kentucky before earning a public-administration master's degree at Harvard.
  • Her official biography identifies eastern Kentucky as an important influence on her upbringing and values.
  • She has combined acting with public speaking, authorship and humanitarian advocacy over several decades.
  • She has worked with international humanitarian organizations on gender equality and reproductive-health issues.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ashley Judd
  • Popular As: Ashley Tyler Ciminella
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: April 19, 1968
  • Age: 58
  • Birthday: April 19
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Place of Birth: Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 7 in
  • Weight: 62 kg
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Michael Ciminella
  • Mother: Naomi Judd
  • Siblings: Wynonna Judd
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $14,000,000
  • Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Naomi Judd (Parent • Mother, country music singer and member of The Judds.)
  • Michael Ciminella (Parent • Father.)
  • Wynonna Judd (Sibling • Older maternal half-sister and country music singer.)
  • Dario Franchitti (Former husband and racing driver.)

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