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Genevieve Cortese Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 4, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Genevieve Cortese is an American actress best known for playing Kris Furillo in Wildfire.

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Best Known For:The television show Wildfire
Breakthrough:Starred as Kris Furillo in the ABC Family drama series Wildfire in 2005

10 Quick Facts About Genevieve Cortese

  • Full Name: Genevieve Cortese
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Wildfire
  • Current Role: Actress
  • Date of Birth: January 8, 1981
  • Age: 45 years old
  • Place of Birth: San Francisco, California
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jared Padalecki
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Genevieve Cortese Age

Genevieve Cortese is 45 years old. She was born on January 8, 1981, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Genevieve Cortese Height

Genevieve Cortese stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 163 cm.

Genevieve Cortese Weight

Genevieve Cortese weighs around 54 kilograms. This is approximately 119 lbs.

Education

She attended Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.

  • Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Fine Arts
    • Field of Study: Drama

Career & Work

Genevieve Cortese's career includes acting and entertainment roles with ABC and The CW.

Organization: ABC
Role: Tracy Stark
Period: 2009–2010
Details: FlashForward
Organization: The CW
Role: Ruby
Period: 2008–2009
Details: Supernatural

Rise to Fame

Genevieve Cortese rose to prominence for her role on the television show Wildfire.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Wildfire and Supernatural.

  • TV Show: Wildfire (Kris Furillo, 2005-2008) — Lead role
  • TV Show: Supernatural (Ruby, 2008-2009)

Genevieve Cortese Family & Relationships

Genevieve Cortese is married to Jared Padalecki. She has 3 children, including Thomas Colton Padalecki and Austin Shepherd Padalecki.

  • Siblings:
    • Sarah Cortese
    • Ben Cortese
    • John Cortese
  • Children:
    • Thomas Colton Padalecki (2012)
    • Austin Shepherd Padalecki (2013)
    • Odette Elliott Padalecki (2017)

Lesser Known Facts

  • She has a star tattoo on her left wrist and another on her back.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Genevieve Cortese
  • Popular As: Genevieve Padalecki
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: January 8, 1981
  • Age: 45
  • Birthday: January 8
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Place of Birth: San Francisco, California

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 4 in
  • Weight: 54 kg
  • Eye Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Siblings: 3 siblings
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jared Padalecki

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Jared Padalecki (Spouse • Husband)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/genpadalecki/

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