Heather Matarazzo Net Worth

Heather Matarazzo is an American actress with an estimated net worth of $500,000. She has worked in film and television for more than three decades and is best known for her breakout performance in the 1995 indie classic Welcome to the Dollhouse.

Born Heather Amy Matarazzo in November 1982 in Oyster Bay, New York, she began acting at a very young age and built a career marked by memorable supporting roles in both mainstream and independent films.

Heather Matarazzo Net Worth	$500,000
Date of Birth	Nov 10, 1982
Place of Birth	Town of Oyster Bay

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Early Life

Heather Matarazzo started acting professionally at just six years old. Her first television appearance came in 1993 on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete. Her early talent quickly caught attention, leading to film opportunities while she was still a child.

Breakthrough Role

Matarazzo’s career breakthrough came in 1995 when she starred as Dawn Wiener in Welcome to the Dollhouse. Her performance earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance, along with nominations for a Satellite Award and a Young Artist Award. The role remains her most critically acclaimed work and helped establish her reputation as a serious young actress.

Film Career Highlights

Following her breakout success, Heather Matarazzo appeared in a number of well-known films, including:

The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
Scream 3 (2000), as Martha Meeks
The Princess Diaries (2001), as Lilly Moscovitz
Sorority Boys (2002)
Saved! (2004)
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
Hostel: Part II (2007)

Her roles ranged from comedy to horror, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Television Work

In addition to her film career, Matarazzo has appeared extensively on television. From 1999 to 2000, she starred as Heather Wiseman on the NBC series Now and Again. She also had recurring roles on popular shows such as:

Roseanne
Townies
The L Word
Exes & Ohs

These appearances contributed steadily to her career longevity and overall earnings.

Personal Life

Heather Matarazzo is openly gay. She was previously engaged to musician Caroline Murphy. In November 2018, she married comedian and writer Heather Turman.

Matarazzo has also spoken publicly about challenges she faced in the industry, including allegations involving fellow actors during past film productions.

Are Heather and Gaten Matarazzo Related?

Despite sharing the same surname, Heather Matarazzo is not related to actor Gaten Matarazzo, who is best known for Stranger Things. The confusion stems from their uncommon last name and the fact that Gaten’s mother is also named Heather.