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What Is Jean Kasem’s Net Worth?

American actress, model, and inventor Jean Kasem has a net worth of $50 million. She gained fame in the 1980s for her role as Loretta, the blonde wife of Nick Tortelli, on the sitcom Cheers. She also appeared on a spinoff show called The Tortellis for one season in 1987. Jean’s trademark features include her blonde hair, large breasts, and 5-foot-10 height. She was married to radio legend Casey Kasem from 1980 until his death in 2014.

Early Life and Career

Jean Kasem was born on May 21, 1954, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was one of five children born to Irene Celia Thompson and Herbert Owens Thompson Sr. In 1963, her father’s job relocated the family to Guam when she was nine years old. Kasem attended the University of Guam but left after getting married to a U.S. Navy lieutenant at the age of 17. She then worked as a waitress and salesperson on the U.S. military bases throughout the Pacific Ocean where her husband was posted. The couple was married for six years.

Jean Kasem’s Acting and Inventing Career

After divorcing her first husband, Jean Kasem moved to California and pursued a career in broadcast journalism. However, she found success in acting after joining an acting workshop and landing roles on TV series such as “Fantasy Island,” “Alice,” and “Matt Houston.” She also appeared in “Ghostbusters” in 1984.

One of her most memorable roles was as Loretta Tortelli on the hit show “Cheers” from 1984 to 1993. She also starred in the short-lived spinoff, “The Tortellis.” Kasem made guest appearances on several other TV shows and movies, including “Growing Pains,” “Family Feud,” “Cybill,” and “Hollywood Squares.”

Aside from her acting career, Jean Kasem is also an inventor with 11 patents related to the infant crib industry. She is the founder of the Little Miss Liberty Round Crib Company.

Summary

Jean Kasem married Casey Kasem in 1980, who was 22 years her senior and already had three children. The relationship between Jean and Casey’s children was strained from the beginning. Towards the end of Casey’s life, Jean had a bitter legal battle with his children over his care. She eventually lost custody of Casey, and his daughter Kerri became his guardian. Casey died in June 2014 at the age of 82.

Casey and Jean Kasem’s Beverly Hills Property Sells for $34 Million

In April 2013, Casey and Jean listed their 2.5-acre Beverly Hills property for $42 million. The 12,000 square-foot home is located close to the Playboy mansion and next door to a home owned by Kylie Jenner.

Casey and Jean Kasem briefly lowered the price to $30 million before pulling the listing. In February 2021, seven years after his passing, Jean Kasem listed the property for sale for $37.9 million.

The property sold in April 2021 for $34 million.