Caroline Rhea Wiki, Height, Age, Family, Boyfriend, Net Worth and Career

Caroline Rhea was born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Caroline Rhea is a comedian and voice actress from Canada. She has been involved in various comedy productions like those on HBO, Showtime, and Brave. Her fame increased significantly when she took on the role of ‘Hilda Spellman’ in the ABC series ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch.’

In addition, she has lent her vocal talents to several well-known animated shows. A memorable role is from the series “Phineas and Ferb,” where she voiced Linda Flynn Fletcher, alongside Jack McBrayer’s character, “Irving.” Moreover, she has made appearances in various television shows and dramas, either in recurring or guest appearances. Continue reading to learn more about this comedian.

Who is Caroline Rhea?

Caroline Rhea was born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Caroline is a comedian and voice actress from Canada. She has been involved in various comedy productions like those on HBO, Showtime, and Brave. The Caroline Show and The Biggest Loser, while also making frequent appearances on Hollywood Squares.

In addition, Caroline has been featured on The Drew Carey Show, the TV movie Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire, Pride and Joy, Pulp Comic, Comic Relief 8, HBO’s One Night Stand, and the pilot episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Caroline Rhea Wikipedia/Bio

Caroline Rhea was born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Caroline Gilchrist Rhea has made a name for herself in the entertainment world as a Canadian actress and stand-up comedian. She has two sisters named Celia and Cynthia. In terms of education, she completed her studies at an all-girls institution, The Study in Quebec. She attended both the University of Arizona and Dalhousie University.

Caroline commenced her comedic journey in 1989 after relocating from Montreal to New York City to enroll in the stand-up program at the New School of Social Research. She honed her skills at the comedy venue Catch a Rising Star before securing gigs at prestigious comedy clubs across New York.

Caroline appeared on MTV’s Half-Hour Comedy Hour, Comic Strip Live, and Caroline’s Comedy Hour. For the past two decades, she has entertained packed audiences in leading comedy venues throughout the United States and Canada. Her film appearances include roles in The Perfect Man, Man on the Moon, Christmas with the Kranks, and Ready to Rumble. She launched her television career with a leading role in The WB’s sitcom, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.

The Caroline Show and The Biggest Loser, while also making frequent appearances on Hollywood Squares. In addition, Caroline has been featured on The Drew Carey Show, the TV movie Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire, Pride and Joy, Pulp Comic, Comic Relief 8, HBO’s One Night Stand, and the pilot episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

She has been featured in a variety of comedy specials, including three hour-long stand-up performances for HBO, Showtime, and Bravo. Additionally, she is well-known for her appearances on Hollywood Squares alongside her friend Whoopi Goldberg. Rosie O’Donnell selected Rhea to take over hosting duties for her syndicated talk show, which was renamed The Rhea Show, and she also served as the host for the first three seasons of the reality show The Biggest Loser on NBC.

From 2016 to 2020, she made regular appearances on ABC’s Match Game, alongside Alec Baldwin. Rhea returned to Disney Channel to play Judy Reynolds in the comedy series Sydney to the Max, which ran from 2019 to 2021.

Full Name	Caroline Rhea
Nick Name	Caroline
Date of Birth	April 13, 1964
Age	61 years
Birth Place	Westmount, Quebec, Canada
Origin Residence	Westmount, Quebec, Canada
Ethnicity	Scots-Irish
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	Canadian, American
Profession	Actress, Stand-up Comedian
Education	Graduate, Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, University of Arizona
Net Worth	$4 Million
Marital Status	Divorced
Debut	TV: Fools for Love (1993) Movie: Meatballs III: Summer Job (1986)

Caroline Rhea Age

Caroline Rhea was born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Caroline is a comedian and voice actress from Canada. She is 61 years old as of 2025.

Caroline Rhea Height and Weight

The comedian stands at a height of 1.76 meters, equivalent to 5 feet 8 inches, and weighs 78 kg, or 171 pounds. Her body measurements are 39 inches for her bust, 30 inches for her waist, and 37 inches for her hips. Additionally, she boasts blue eyes and blonde hair.

Body Measurements	39-30-37 inches
Bodytype	Slim
Height	5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Weight	78 kg (171 lbs)
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue

Caroline Rhea Early Life and Education

Caroline Rhea was born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. She is the offspring of obstetrician Margery Rhea and gynecologist David Rhea. Caroline has two elder siblings, Celia and Cynthia. She completed her secondary education at The Study, a private institution in Westmount, Quebec. She went on to attend Dalhousie University located in Nova Scotia and also pursued studies at the University of Arizona.

Caroline Rhea Personal Life

Caroline previously dated fellow comic Costaki Economopoulos, and together they had a daughter named Ava, born on October 20, 2008. Just before Ava’s conception, both of Rhea’s parents received cancer diagnoses within a week of each other. David succumbed to lung cancer ten months following his diagnosis, while Margery passed away from breast cancer six years after hers.

Caroline shared with “People” magazine, “Ava was conceived naturally the month after my father passed away, well past the age most people would expect. She’s my little miracle baby. All the struggles, all the joys, they guide you to where you’re supposed to be. When a child comes from it, and you step into motherhood, it makes everything worth it.” In 2001, Rhea participated in a special edition of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” and managed to secure $125,000 for charity.

Caroline Rhea Family/Parents

Caroline Rhea was born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. She is the child of Margery, who works in healthcare, and David Rhea. Her father is a gynecologist and her mother serves as an obstetrician. She has two siblings, Cynthia and Celia Rhea. However, she has shared limited details about her childhood.

Father	Lawrence David Rhea
Mother	Margery Allison
Sibling	Cynthia (Older Sister) Celia (Older Sister)

Caroline Rhea Husband

The 54-year-old comedic performer was previously in a joyful marriage. She wed comedian Costaki Economopoulos in 2007, having dated for some time prior to their nuptials. Their first child, a daughter named Ava Rhea Economopoulos, was born on October 21, 2008. Nevertheless, as the years passed, their relationship started to decline. Ultimately, in 2010, this charming duo decided to part ways. The specific reasons behind their split have not been disclosed to the public.

Caroline is now single and often spends her time either working or enjoying moments with her lovely daughter. Meanwhile, her ex-husband tied the knot with renowned photographer and instructor Christa Meola in 2013. Together, they welcomed two children. Additionally, there are no known controversies or rumors involving Rhea.

Boyfriend /Husband	Bob Kelty (2003) Chris Isaak (2003-2004) Costaki Economopolos (2004-2012)
Children	Ava Rhea (Daughter)

Caroline Rhea Relationships

In 2009, rumors surfaced suggesting that she was involved in a romantic relationship with comedian Marc Maron. At that time, she was still in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend Costaku Economopoulos. On Marc’s podcast, WTF, she shared her experience of a threesome with him, prompting curiosity about who the third participant might be. Both Caroline and Marc promptly dispelled the speculation surrounding the rumor.

By 2011, reports emerged indicating that Caroline was romantically linked with Brett Wilson, a member of the Dragon’s Den panel. They were spotted sharing a kiss. Caroline and her former partner, Costaku Economopoulos, share a daughter. Costaku had been her boyfriend for many years; their relationship began in 2007 but ultimately ended.

She pregnancy with Costaku’s child, Caroline expressed her joy at conceiving naturally without the use of any medical interventions. After their relationship came to a close, Costaku reportedly mentioned regret over some significant disputes that had affected their bond. During an interview, Caroline revealed she lost nearly 5 pounds when she suspected Costaku of infidelity.

She eventually moved past the heartbreak and focused on parenting her daughter. As a resilient and determined woman, who is a single mother raising her daughter alone, she serves as an inspiration to many around the globe.

Caroline Rhea Career/Professional Life

Caroline’s career kicked off at 22, following her graduation. She ventured into stand-up comedy after relocating to New York in 1986. Subsequently, she performed at venues like Catch a Rising Star and The Comic Strip. Throughout her journey, she has shared the stage with notable comedians such as Chris Rock, Louis CK, and Jim Gaffigan. She then worked on hour-long specials for HBO’s ‘One Night Stand’ and Showtime’s ‘Give Me My Remote.’

After establishing herself in stand-up, she transitioned into television and dramas. Her film career began with a minor part as beach girl 4 in the 1986 movie ‘Meatballs III: Summer Job.’ In 1996, she contributed as a casting director for the film ‘The Shot.’ She has also been part of comedic films like ‘Man on the Moon’ in 1999, ‘Ready to Rumble (2000)’ portraying Eugenia King, and ‘Love N’ Dancing (2009).’

Moreover, she featured in the romantic comedy “The Perfect Man,” acting alongside Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, and Chris Noth. Caroline’s television debut occurred in 1993 when she hosted the series ‘Fools For Love.’ Since then, she has guest-starred in shows such as ‘Pride & Joey (1995),’ ‘Baby Daddy (2013),’ ‘2 Broke Girls (2015),’ and was recently seen as the lead character ‘Judi’ in the series ‘Sydney to the Max.’ Rhea has also appeared in multiple TV movies like ‘Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire’ and ‘Bruno & Boots,’ among others.

Film

Year	Title	Role
1986	Meatballs III: Summer Job	Beach girl #4
1996	The Shot	Casting director
1999	Man on the Moon	Fridays’ Melanie Chartoff
2000	Ready to Rumble	Eugenia King
2001	Happy Birthday	Monica
2004	Christmas with the Kranks	Candi
2005	The Perfect Man	Gloria
2008	Fast Girl	Maddie
2009	Love N’ Dancing	Bonnie
2015	Being Canadian	Herself
2017	A Very Sordid Wedding	Noleta Nethercott
2020	Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe	Linda Flynn-Fletcher

Comedy Career

In 1986, Caroline relocated to New York City to chase her dreams of becoming a comedian and actress. She began her career performing at smaller comedy clubs alongside future comedic legends like Chris Rock, Louis C.K., Dave Attell, and Marc Maron. Caroline has produced multiple successful comedy specials for different television networks.

She recorded a one-hour special for HBO titled One Night Stand, which turned out to be quite a success. Following that, she created another one-hour special named Rhea’s Anatomy, which was shown on the Bravo network. Additionally, she had a comedy special on Showtime titled Give Me My Remote. In a conversation with Broadway, Caroline reflected on her comedic inspirations, stating.

The wonderful Bea Arthur, whom I wish I had the chance to meet and express my admiration for. Also, Rue McClanahan and Carol Burnett. There are many others. I recently saw that Valerie Harper will portray Tallulah Bankhead in Looped on Broadway. I adore her as well. And Carol Kane! Occasionally, I experience this surreal moment where I think, ‘Is Carol Kane really sharing the stage with me? Oh my goodness! How did this happen?’”

Film and Television

Achieving success as a comedian in New York, Caroline relocated to Los Angeles to chase her acting aspirations in Hollywood. She made her debut on NBC’s show Pride & Joy, where she starred opposite Jeremy Piven. Rhea subsequently rose to prominence for her portrayal of Aunt Hilda in the ABC (later The WB) series Sabrina the Teenage Witch and for her recurring part on the recent version of Hollywood Squares.

Her voice work as Linda Flynn-Fletcher on the popular Disney Channel animation Phineas and Ferb is another significant aspect of her career. Rhea also hosted her own daytime talk show, The Rhea Show, and was the original host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Moreover, she took on the role of Noleta Nethercott in the series Sordid Lives: The Series for Logo, as well as its sequel film, A Very Sordid Wedding.

In 2004, she starred in the Christmas comedy movie Christmas with the Kranks. A year later, Rhea acted in The Perfect Man, where she played a colleague of Jean, portrayed by Heather Locklear, and had a recurring role in the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Ilsa Shickelgubermeiger-Von Helsing der Keppelugerhofer, an inspector who becomes the manager of a competing hotel.

In 2007, she took the lead role in the Lifetime Television film To Be Fat Like Me alongside Kaley Cuoco and appeared in the Fox animated series Two Dreadful Children. In 2008, Rhea starred in the MarVista Entertainment production Fast Girl, alongside Justin Guarini and Mircea Monroe. By 2013, she was hosting a live touring stage version of Family Feud, a game show that traveled to various fairs across the US and Canada, including the Calgary Stampede.

In 2017, she began a recurring role on the revival of ABC’s Match Game, appearing in 21 episodes, with her final appearance airing in October 2020. Rhea has participated in Bravo’s Celebrity Poker Showdown and GSN’s World Series of Blackjack, and she has also collaborated on a live Webcast with author Meg Cabot. In 2018, Rhea took on the role of host for Caroline & Friends on GSN.

The show showcases amusing clips of children and animals, with the studio audience voting for their favorite video from those selected by Rhea and her two guest comedian co-hosts. The program aired for just one season. In 2019, Rhea started portraying Judy, the grandmother, in the Disney Channel sitcom Sydney to the Max, on January 25, 2019, and continued for three seasons until November 2021. This role earned her a group of modern moms on the network for a 2020 episode of Celebrity Family Feud.

Television

Year	Title	Role
1993	Fools for Love	Herself
1995	Pride & Joy	Carol Green
1996–2003	Sabrina the Teenage Witch	Hilda Spellman
1996	The Drew Carey Show	Bonnie
1997	Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist	Caroline
1999	Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm	Herself
2000	Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child	Spidey
2000	Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire	Lynette Hansen
2001	The Santa Claus Brothers	Mrs. Claus
2002	Fillmore!	Mrs. Konquist
2002–2003	The Caroline Show	Herself
2004–2006	The Biggest Loser		Host (seasons 1–3)
2005–2006	The Suite Life of Zack & Cody	Ilsa
2007	To Be Fat Like Me	Madelyn
2007–2015, 2025–present	Phineas and Ferb	Linda Flynn-Fletcher, additional voices
2008	Sordid Lives: The Series	Noleta Nethercott
2009	Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau	Shopper #1 / Grandma / Mrs. Claus
2011	Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension	Linda Flynn-Fletcher
	Cake Walk: Wedding Cake Edition	Herself	Host
2012	Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town	Mrs. Diston
	The Christmas Consultant	Maya Fletcher
2013	Baby Daddy	Jennifer Perrin
2014	Maron	Herself
	Manhattan Love Story	Coach Reisner	Episode: “The Ex Factor”
2015	2 Broke Girls	Bonnie
2016	The Grinder	Fran
	Bruno & Boots: Go Jump in the Pool	Eugenia Scrimmage	Television film
2016–2020	Match Game	Herself (Panelist)
2017	Bruno & Boots: The Wizzle War, This Can’t Be Happening at Macdonald Hall	Eugenia Scrimmage
2017–2019	Funny You Should Ask	Herself (Panelist)
2018	Caroline & Friends	Herself
	A Christmas in Tennessee	Mrs. Claus	Television film
2019–2021	Sydney to the Max	Judy Reynolds
2020	The Blame Game	Herself (Panelist)
	Chilling Adventures of Sabrina	Sitcom Hilda Spellman (Parallel Cosmos-modified version)	2 episodes
2021	Debbie Macomber’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas	Gloria Merkel (Mrs. Miracle)
2022	LOL: Last One Laughing Canada	Herself (Contestant)
2022	Lopez vs Lopez	Jana
2024	Extended Family	Lana Telsoup
	Holiday Mismatch	Kath	Television film Hallmark Channel

Acting Career

She began her career in acting next to renowned actor Jeremy Piven in the film Pride & Joy. Following her initial appearance, she became involved in a series that would place her in the spotlight, specifically on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, where she starred alongside Melissa Joan Hart and Beth Broderick on ABC. Caroline took on the character of Aunt Hilda, a witch who is 600 years old.

This role became the most successful and beloved portrayal of her career. The show premiered on September 27, 1996, capturing an audience of over 17 million viewers during its notable “TGIF” programming block. The first four seasons were broadcasted on ABC from September 27, 1996, to May 5, 2000, followed by the last three seasons airing on The WB from September 22, 2000, to April 24, 2003.

The series gained such fame that admirers continued to recognize her years after the final episode concluded. During a conversation with Jen Monthen, Caroline recounted a memorable interaction with a fan, stating, “A boy approached me and said, ‘You were in my wank bank when I was 15,’ which is probably one of my favorites.

At first, I was confused by his statement and unsure why Costaki [Economopoulos, Rhea’s fiancé and fellow comedian] was laughing so hard next to me. I experienced horror followed by flattery in that sequence. Then there was a girl who put me in a headlock to bring me over to meet her friends because I was on Sabrina.”

Rhea has also held numerous other roles in television. She appeared on a Disney series named Phineas and Ferb. Additionally, she hosted her own syndicated daytime talk program titled The Rhea Show. For three seasons, she served as the original host of the reality series The Biggest Loser on NBC.

Beyond television, Rhea has acted in a variety of films as well. Her film credits include titles such as Christmas with the Kranks, Disney’s Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire, The Perfect Man, and the Lifetime Television production To Be Fat Like Me.

She also ventured into stage acting. Reflecting on her Broadway experience, she shared, “I have encountered many emotional highs and lows because this production encompasses everything. It’s incredibly relatable. This is the first project I’ve undertaken since having the baby. I did a bit of touring [performing standup] last year, but I limited myself to just one night away.”

Caroline Rhea Net Worth

Caroline Rhea is a Canadian comedian, actress, and producer with an estimated net worth of $4 million. She is best known for her portrayal of Hilda Spellman in the ABC/WB series “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” from 1996 to 2003 and for her role as the host of NBC’s reality series “The Biggest Loser” from 2004 to 2006, a position she also produced. Rhea ran her own daytime talk show titled “The Rhea Show” from 2002 to 2003.

In 2005, she put out a comedy album named “What Is It You Can’t Face? and featured in the stand-up special Caroline Rhea’s Anatomy” in 2006. Rhea produced her segment for Comedy Central’s Pulp Comics in 1999 and the 2011 special “Rhea & Friends.” She boasts over 50 acting roles, including films like “Man on the Moon” (1999), Ready to Rumble (2000), Christmas with the Kranks (2004), and The Perfect Man (2005), alongside TV series such as Pride & Joy (1995), Sordid Lives: The Series (2008), Sydney to the Max (2019–2021), and Lopez vs Lopez (2022).

Rhea lends her voice to Linda Flynn-Fletcher in the animated series “Phineas and Ferb” on Disney Channel/Disney HD (2007–present), also appearing as a panelist on multiple episodes of “Match Game” (2016–2020) and “Funny You Should Ask” (2017–2019).

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