Brooke Burns
Model · American
Known for Brooke Elizabeth Burns is an American model, television host, and actress born on March 16, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. She first gained wide international recognition for her television roles, particularly as Jessie Owens in the action drama series Baywatch and Baywatch Hawaii.
About Brooke Burns
Brooke Elizabeth Burns is an American model, television host, and actress born on March 16, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. She first gained wide international recognition for her television roles, particularly as Jessie Owens in the action drama series Baywatch and Baywatch Hawaii. Over her multi-decade career, Burns transitioned smoothly from fashion modeling to prominent television roles and high-profile game show hosting, establishing herself as a versatile presence in American entertainment.
Early Life and Modeling
Growing up in Texas, Burns studied ballet for twelve years during her youth before a skiing accident at age fifteen shifted her focus toward fashion modeling. She quickly began her professional modeling career, appearing in fashion shoots, print ad campaigns, and commercial projects across Europe and North America. Her striking screen presence and modeling success quickly opened doors to television opportunities in the mid-1990s, starting with a supporting role in the teen sitcom Out of the Blue.
Television Career and Hosting Success
Burns achieved her breakthrough in 1998 when she joined the cast of Baywatch, portraying lifeguard Jessie Owens through 2001. Following her breakout role, she appeared in the feature film Shallow Hal (2001) and made guest appearances on major television programs such as Ally McBeal and Just Shoot Me!. Beyond scripted acting, Burns earned acclaim as a charismatic television host. She hosted NBC's game show Dog Eat Dog in the early 2000s and later hosted the American adaptation of the popular quiz show The Chase on GSN, earning a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her performance. She also hosted the game show Master Minds and starred in numerous Hallmark Channel original television movies, including the Gourmet Detective film series.
Personal Life
Burns married Australian actor Julian McMahon in 1999, and the couple welcomed a daughter, Madison, in 2000 before divorcing in 2001. In 2013, she married film director and screenwriter Gavin O'Connor, with whom she has a daughter named Declan Welles. Outside of her entertainment career, Burns engages in faith-based community initiatives, including hosting online devotional content and sharing family updates across her social media channels.
Earnings & net worth — estimate
No confirmed net-worth figure is publicly available for Brooke Burns, so we don’t put a number on it. For context, profiles with a reach like this (23K followers) are typically paid $100 – $500 for a sponsored post on Instagram and other networks.
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Frequently asked about Brooke Burns
What is Brooke Burns known for?
Brooke Elizabeth Burns is an American model, television host, and actress born on March 16, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. She first gained wide international recognition for her television roles, particularly as Jessie Owens in the action drama series Baywatch and Baywatch Hawaii.
How old is Brooke Burns and what is their zodiac sign?
Brooke Burns is 48 years old (born 16 Mar 1978) and is a Pisces.
Where is Brooke Burns from?
Brooke Burns is from Dallas, United States (born 16 March 1978), and is now based in Los Angeles, California, United States.
What is Brooke Burns's real name?
Brooke Burns's real (birth) name is Brooke Elizabeth Burns.
How tall is Brooke Burns?
Brooke Burns is 179 cm tall.
Is Brooke Burns married or in a relationship?
According to public information, Brooke Burns’s relationship status is listed as Married to Gavin O'Connor.
What is Brooke Burns’s net worth?
See the estimated net worth and earnings section above. Figures are estimates compiled from public sources and are not officially confirmed.
