Sasha Alexander: Net Worth, Age, Height & Everything You Need To Know About The Rizzoli & Isles Actor

Though she may not be a household name, Sasha Alexander has been a mainstay of network television for years, resulting in an impressive net worth. She first rose to prominence when she joined the cast of Dawson’s Creek in season 4 as Gretchen Witter, Pacey’s older sister who has dates Dawson. From there, Alexander’s career blossomed, and she landed the part of Special Agent Caitlin Todd in NCIS, appearing as a main cast member for the first two seasons. Alexander’s other famous role is Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Maura Isles, one-half of the titular crime-fighting duo in Rizzoli & Isles.

Alexander was born Suzana Drobnjakovic to an Italian father and Serbian mother and grew up as an only child (via Daily Herald). She was born in Los Angeles and was a performer from a young age, first as an ice skater, then as an actress. In 1999, Alexander wed her first husband, Luka Pecel, though their marriage was annulled in 1993. Years after meeting at USC, Alexander married Edoardo Ponti in 2007, and together they have two children: daughter Lucia and son Leonardo. And part of Alexander’s net worth is attached to her husband’s.

Sasha Alexander’s Net Worth

The NCIS Actress Is Worth $20 Million

Sasha Alexander and her husband, Edoardo Ponti, have a combined net worth of $20 million (via Celebrity Net Worth). This impressive figure is likely due, in part, to Ponti being from a famous family, but Alexander’s consistent career can’t be discounted. Her filmography boasts almost 50 movies and TV shows, and among those credits are 50 episodes of NCIS.

It’s unknown how much Alexander was paid per NCIS episode, but given that she left the show way back in 2005, it’s unlikely she saw near the payday that her co-star Mark Harmon received at the end of his tenure — $525,000 per episode (via Hello!). Alexander likely made more money starring popular procedural show Rizzoli & Isles, as she appeared in all 105 episodes that comprised the show’s seven seasons. Celebrity Net Worth reports that Alexander’s co-star, Angie Harmon, made as much as $185,000 per episode, so the Isles actress’ paycheck was likely similar.

Sasha Alexander’s Age & Height

Alexander Is A Taurus

Born on May 17, 1973, Sasha Alexander is 51 years old as of the summer of 2024. Her birthday makes her a Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, represented by a bull. A dependable Earth sign, Tauruses are known for their loyalty but also their stubbornness, and these traits ring out loud and clear in Caitlin Todd and Maura Isles, Alexander’s two most famous characters. They can always be counted on to get the job done — and done well — though their determination can sometimes negatively affect their social relationships.

There’s a bit of a debate regarding Alexander’s height, with Celebrity Net Worth putting her at 5′ 6″ and IMDb and several other sites listing the actress as 5′ 5″. Either way, Alexander is slightly taller than average for a woman, though she often plays opposite much taller co-stars, with NCIS‘ Mark Harmon at 6’ 0″ and Rizzoli & Isles‘ Angie Harmon at 5’ 10″. However, Alexander’s winning Taurus personality shines through, and she’s never eclipsed by colleagues.

Sophia Loren Is Sasha Alexander’s Mother-In-Law

Edoardo Ponti Is Loren’s Youngest Son

While Sasha Alexander is rich on her own, it likely doesn’t hurt her bank account that her mother-in-law is none other than Hollywood Golden Age screen siren, Sophia Loren. Loren was married to Carlo Ponti Sr. from 1957 until his death in 2007 (with an annulment from 1962-1967 in order to escape bigamy charges). Together, Loren and Ponti Sr. had two sons, Carlo Ponti Jr., born in 1968, and Edoardo Ponti, born in 1973, the same year as Alexander.

Having Sophia Loren for a mother-in-law sounds understandably intimidating, and Alexander confirmed to Hello! that at first it was. However, the pair seem to have an ideal relationship, with Alexander saying,

…the minute I walked in, she gave me a hug and a kiss. She’s an extremely warm person. She’s phenomenal; she’s stunning. She loves to eat and sleep and live. When we go out, we have Prosecco, chocolate and everything in between. It’s funny: I took her to the airport yesterday, and she was like, ‘What is this book everyone’s talking about?’ I bought her Fifty Shades of Grey and told her she needs to read it.

Alexander also posts about her famous family on her Instagram account, including a holiday shot featuring herself, Loren, Edoardo, and their children, Lucia and Leonardo:

Sasha Alexander doesn’t have any upcoming projects in the works, but perhaps in time, audiences will see her and Ponti’s children tapping into their family acting genes and appearing on camera.