American actress Elisabeth Shue made a name for herself with her standout role in The Karate Kid (1984). The renowned actress has proven herself in the competitive film industry and has shown deep determination and tenacity over the years.
Also known for films like Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Piranha 3D (2010) and many more, Shue is no longer an unknown name in Hollywood. In addition to his on-screen roles, there’s so much to know about Shue. Here are lesser-known facts about the notable actress.
Biography Elisabeth Shue
She was born on October 6, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware, to her parents; Annie Brewster, mother and James William Shue, father. She was raised in South Orange alongside her three brothers, William, Andrew and John. When she was nine, her parents divorced. Shue attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, where she would be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. After high school, she went to Wellesley College.
Elisabeth’s inclination towards the creative arts began to show when she chose to work in television commercials to help pay her college bills. Shue’s enthusiasm for showbiz began to heighten around this time, and she excelled at it as well. She then moved to Harvard University in 1985 to continue her education. School continued to hamper her acting career and because of this, she withdrew from school one semester before graduation in order to fully pursue her career. However, she returned later in 1997 to complete her education.
Shue began his career appearing in television commercials, making a name for himself with brands such as Burger King, Hellman’s Mayonnaise and DeBeers Diamonds. She made her film faculty debut in 1984 with the film The Karate Kid where she played the role of Ali alongside Ralph Macchio. In 1988 she starred opposite Tom Cruise in Cocktail. She welcomed the 90s with her Broadway debut Some Americans Abroad. She performed again on Broadway in Birth and after Birth in 1993.
Elisabeth Shue gradually gained popularity in the competitive industry and started getting more and more movie roles. Some of his notable films from the 90s include; The Trigger Effect (1996), The Saint (1997), Saw Palmetto (1998), and Molly (1999). She welcomed the 2000s with her role in Hollow Man which received critical acclaim. This was followed by roles in Mysterious Skin (2004) Hide and Seek (2005), Gracie (2007) and many more. She played a supporting role in Battle of the Sexes in 2017. In 2018, Elisabeth starred in the remake ofDeath wish
His net worth
The talented American actress has a fortuneestimated at 12 million dollars. Elisabeth Shue has derived a lot of wealth from her cinematic exploits. The actress who got her start with TV commercials now has plenty of success under her belt.
Family Life – Husband Children
Elisabeth Shue devotes quality time to her family despite her busy work schedules. She is married to director and producer Davis Guggenheim. After spending a very long time together, Elisabeth and David united in a magnificent wedding ceremony in 1994. Since then, the couple have been together and have become a model for couples of young celebrities.
Together they have three children. Their first son Miles was born in 1997. In 2001 they welcomed their first daughter Stella, and in 2006 Shue had their youngest daughter, Agnes.
Despite her fame and popularity, Elisabeth, all ramifications, is a traditional mother who values her family more than her career. When her children were younger, Shue seemed to have taken a break from her career to support them. At that time, her career was not as booming as before and, as expected, fans were expecting to revive her. At the time, Shue remembers her husband’s undying love and support.
In 1988, the talented actress lost her brother to a swimming pool accident while their family was on vacation. It was the same year she had left Harvard, and at their summer home in Maine, a family tragedy had changed Shue forever. His older brother, Will, two days before he turned 27, was hanging on to a rope as he dangled over a pond. Unfortunately, the rope gave way and caused him to be impaled on tree branches. He died under the helpless gaze of his brothers and sisters.