Rhea Perlman is an actor, author, and producer from the United States. She was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on March 31, 1948. She just celebrated her 75th birthday. Rhea has appeared in films like “Matilda,” “Pom,” “The Sessions,” “Canadian Bacon,” and “Sunset Park.”
The comedian rose to prominence as Carla Tortelli on “Cheers,” which aired from 1982 until 1993. Rhea was an 11-season regular on the NBC comedy and earned four Emmys for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Rhea, who has a net worth of $60 million, has a great acting profession. The mom of three had recurring roles on FOX’s “The Mindy Project” from 2014 to 2017.
Yet, the comedian credits her success as an actor to “Cheers,” which she credits with launching her profession. The author said that portraying Carla Tortelli was a huge accomplishment for her and the finest job she had ever had.
The producer remembers not wanting the popular show to end. She recalls asking her co-star, George Wendt, who portrayed Norm Peterson, whether the series should be cancelled. The two decided, though, to keep it operating for as long as they could.
The comedian is diametrically opposed to the characters she portrays. Her character on “Cheers” portrayed her as a stern lady, yet in real life, she is gentle and graceful. Rhea observed that the disparity between her alter personas astonished others.
In the CBS comedy “Pearl,” the actress plays a tough-talking character who insults women and is a master of combative discussions.
Despite her stern on-screen persona, Rhea never gossips about anyone in real life. In fact, she is determined not to make any bad remarks about her former coworkers.
As she made her remarks, the producer urged reporters not to publish any names. On one instance, she anxiously defended herself, stating she would not have said anything if the reporter had not asked.
Her aggressive TV character Pearl would have snitched on her co-stars if given the opportunity, but the comic avoids criticizing her co-stars.
Rhea and Danny DeVito have been married for 40 years. The pair first met in 1971 at an off-Broadway production of “The Shrinking Bride,” in which Danny portrayed a deranged stableboy.
The mom of three, who had gone to see her girlfriend in the play, fell in love with Danny at first sight and couldn’t keep her gaze away from him during the session. The 74-year-old said that she immediately asked about Danny.
After their first encounter, the two headed out to dinner for their first date. Rhea moved out of Brooklyn and into Danny’s Manhattan flat in Los Angeles within a few weeks.
The comic regarded the transfer as important since it had always been her desire to live in Manhattan, yet she never imagined she would end up in Los Angeles. Later, on January 28, 1982, the actress married Danny.
Rhea and Danny are the parents of three kids: Lucy DeVito, 40, Grace DeVito, 38, and Jack DeVito, 35. The pair had been married for 30 years when they confirmed their first divorce in 2012. They did, though, reconcile in March 2013.
However, the couple’s second separation in March 2017 was permanent, and they have stayed apart to this day. The author stated that her divorce from her spouse was difficult since she wished they were still together.
Rhea, on the other hand, said that she and Danny continue to see each other since they are still family. She noted that the separation upset her but that it was probably for the best since the two spent so much time with their kids.
Despite their two separations, the pair has never divorced, and the actress said that they do not see the need to do so given how long they have been together.
Rhea talked about her amicable friendship with Danny despite their separation on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” in 2019. A caller asked the author why she believed her relationship with Danny was going well.
Rhea said that she and Danny had always been in love and that they had three lovely kids together. She went on to say that the couple agreed on practically everything significant, and that being together for 40 years contributed to their positive relationship.
The mom of three also said that she and Danny communicate on a daily basis. Rhea said that her connection with Danny had improved throughout their separation compared to the past five years of their marriage.
The producer went on to say that although she and Danny were not getting divorced, they did live apart yet saw each other often. Rhea thought the setting was fantastic since she believed she had reclaimed her closest buddy.
Rhea further said that her priority has always been her kids. Grace’s mother expressed gratitude for the impact “Cheers” had on advancing her career, but what she appreciates most are her kids.
Now, the producer said that she is looking forward to working and traveling more, revealing that traveling thrilled her since she has so many locations she has never been to and wants to see.
The “Cheers” star’s most recent significant film appearance came in 2020, when she featured in “Marvelous and the Black Hole,” produced by Carolyn Mao and written by Kate Tsang.
Rhea resides in Malibu, Los Angeles, in a seaside house. Her house is well-designed since she hired Carter’s Design of Los Angeles to execute the renovation, which is managed by main designer Genevieve Carter.
While Rhea and Danny were still married, Genevieve designed the home. The two were referred to as her buddies by the designer.
Genevieve and her team worked on the home to develop a design that matched the easygoing California dreaming lifestyle as well as the natural leisure opportunities in the area. The principal designer said that she intended to develop a home that reflected the family’s many artistic hobbies.
Genevieve said that the whole property needed to be resurfaced, including new flooring and tiles, as well as new paint and whitewashed masonry. They also replaced the bathroom vanities, put new furniture in the room, and installed new lighting.
Genevieve’s vision was evident throughout the home, as the atmosphere in the living and dining rooms was carefree, while the furniture added an artistic touch to the spaces. Gracie, the couple’s daughter, decorated the walls with her artwork.
The above-mentioned sandblasted Douglas fir beams contributed to the house’s calm palette. The designer declared her affection for the beams, on which she focuses the majority of her design selections. Genevieve also remarked that being near the Pacific Ocean was beneficial since it served as their inspiration.
The opulent furniture, which included luxury Cisco Home couches and an appealing Nicky Kehoe farm table, expressed the heart of the house. Model French bistro chairs flanked the table, and the inviting beach was visible from the living room windows.
The beach house also had a lot of texture and patina, and the famous fabrics gave it a lively feel. Genevieve observed that the home reflects the free spirits of the individuals who live in it.
The comedian spends her time at this nature-filled coastal cottage, cooking and gardening. Using her social media platforms, she provides her admirers behind-the-scenes access to her life. Rhea, smiling, holds two cake pans packed with freshly cooked cakes in one Instagram shot.
The actress enjoys gardening, as seen by a shot she uploaded on Instagram of herself tending to her green veggies with a spade in hand. Rhea is wearing a hat over her curly hair and is dressed down to a vest in the photo.
Rhea often posts photos of the flora that surrounds her beach cottage. Her outside garden is ablaze with yellow blooms, and a bird can be seen sitting on one of her rustic metal bird feeders.
The mom of three has also adopted the “grandma lifestyle,” as she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter. Rhea was seen with her daughter Grace and grandchild in New York in 2013. The three, who were at a special CBGB screening at the ArcLight Hollywood, bore an uncanny likeness.
Rhea and Grace wore their hair in curls that fell to their shoulders, while the comedian’s granddaughter wore her hair in a ponytail. The two adults clutched the tiny child, who smiled in their protective grasp.
After “Cheers,” the actress now spends much of her time at her beach home with her rescue dog, Zorro. She does, though, have a home in Chelsea, so she can be near her actress daughter Lucy.
