Sasha Alexander’s Jaw-Dropping Net Worth, Age, and Height—Everything You NEVER Knew About the Rizzoli & Isles Star!

Though she may not be a household name, Sasha Alexander has been a fixture on network television for years, amassing an impressive net worth along the way. She first gained recognition as Gretchen Witter, Pacey’s older sister who dates Dawson, in Season 4 of Dawson’s Creek. From there, her career flourished, landing her the role of Special Agent Caitlin Todd on NCIS, where she was a main cast member for the first two seasons. Another notable role for Alexander is Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Maura Isles, one half of the crime-fighting duo in Rizzoli & Isles.

Alexander briefly reprised her role as Caitlin Todd, appearing as a guest star in NCIS Seasons 3 and 9.

Born Suzana Drobnjakovic to an Italian father and a Serbian mother, Alexander grew up as an only child in Los Angeles (via Daily Herald). She began performing at a young age, starting as an ice skater before transitioning to acting. In 1999, she married her first husband, Luka Pecel, though the marriage was annulled in 1993. Later, after meeting at USC, Alexander married Edoardo Ponti in 2007. The couple has two children, a daughter, Lucia, and a son, Leonardo. Part of Alexander’s net worth is tied to her husband’s family background.

Sasha Alexander’s Net Worth

The NCIS actress is worth $20 million, with a combined net worth shared with her husband, Edoardo Ponti (via Celebrity Net Worth). While Ponti hails from a famous family, Alexander’s successful acting career has played a significant role in building their wealth. With a filmography that includes nearly 50 movies and TV shows, Alexander’s body of work is impressive. Among her credits are 50 episodes of NCIS.

Although it’s unclear how much Alexander earned per NCIS episode, given that she left the show in 2005, it’s unlikely she reached the same pay scale as Mark Harmon, who earned $525,000 per episode at the end of his run (via Hello!). However, Alexander likely earned more starring in Rizzoli & Isles, as she appeared in all 105 episodes across seven seasons. Celebrity Net Worth reports that her co-star, Angie Harmon, earned up to $185,000 per episode, suggesting Alexander’s salary was likely in a similar range.

Sasha Alexander’s Age & Height

Alexander, a Taurus, continues to shine in her career.

Born on May 17, 1973, Sasha Alexander is 51 years old as of summer 2024. Her birthday makes her a Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the bull. As a dependable Earth sign, Tauruses are known for their loyalty and determination, traits that clearly resonate in Alexander’s most famous characters, Caitlin Todd and Maura Isles. Both are portrayed as reliable and thorough in their work, though their strong-willed nature can sometimes create tension in their social relationships.

There is some debate about Alexander’s height, with Celebrity Net Worth listing her at 5′ 6″, while IMDb and other sources claim she is 5′ 5″. Either way, she stands slightly taller than the average woman. Despite often sharing the screen with taller co-stars—NCIS’s Mark Harmon at 6′ 0″ and Rizzoli & Isles’s Angie Harmon at 5′ 10″—Alexander’s confident Taurus personality ensures she is never overshadowed.

Adding to her fascinating life, Alexander is married to Edoardo Ponti, the youngest son of legendary actress Sophia Loren, making Loren her mother-in-law.

While Sasha Alexander has built her own impressive fortune, it certainly doesn’t hurt that her mother-in-law is none other than Hollywood Golden Age icon Sophia Loren. Loren was married to film producer Carlo Ponti Sr. from 1957 until his death in 2007, though they briefly annulled their marriage from 1962 to 1967 to avoid 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 a legendary actress like Sophia Loren as a mother-in-law might seem intimidating, and Alexander admitted to Hello! that it was at first. However, the two now enjoy a close and warm relationship. Alexander shared, “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.” Alexander also recalled a funny moment: “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 often shares glimpses of her famous family on her Instagram, including a holiday photo featuring herself, Loren, Edoardo, and their children, Lucia and Leonardo.