Anne Heche

Anne Heche is an American actress, director, and screenwriter who is well known for her dual role in the daytime soap opera, “Another World”(1987–91). With her portrayal as Maggie Pistone in the crime drama film, “Donnie Brasco” in 1997, she has managed to appear in several other movies including “Volcano”(1997), “Six Days, Seven Nights”(1998), and “Return to Paradise”(1998). Heche got much popularity for her portrayal as Marion Crane in Gus Van Sant’s horror remake, “Psycho”(1998).

Heche’s career took a hit after her relationship with Ellen Lee DeGeneres, a famous comedian and television host, and the events that followed their split, which drew widespread media attention. Despite her slump, she has continued to star in a number of well-received films and has made headlines for her personal relationships, including her father, whom she accused of sexual harassment before his death from AIDS.

Heche is also well-known on social media, with over 28k Instagram followers (@anneheche) and 12k Twitter followers (@AnneHeche).

What is Anne Heche’s claim to fame?

Her dual role in the soap opera “Another World” made her popular.

She is well-known for her turbulent relationship with Elen DeGeneres.

Anne Heche was born in the United States.

Anne Heche was born in Aurora, Ohio, in the United States, on May 25, 1969. Anne Celeste Heche is her given name. Her country of origin is the United States of America. Heche is of mixed race, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.

Anne Heche is the youngest of five children born to Donald Joseph Heche (father) and Nancy Heche (mother) (mother). Nancy’s mother is a psychotherapist, poet, and activist who has written a book called “The Truth Comes Out,” and her father was a Baptist choir director who was gay but never came out until he died at the age of 45.

Susan, who died of brain cancer in 2006, Cynthia, who died in infancy of a heart defect in 1961, and Nathan, who died in a car accident in 1983, were Heche’s four older siblings. Abigail, her only living sibling, is a jewelry designer. Her family moved nearly 11 times during her youth, including a stay in an Amish community, before settling in Ocean City, New Jersey, when she was just 12 years old.

Despite the fact that her father was gay, she says she was raped repeatedly from the time she was a baby until she was 12 years old, resulting in genital herpes. Heche’s 18-year-old brother Nathan was killed in a car accident three months after her father died, causing her mother, Nancy, to become a Christian therapist and motivational speaker who talks on behalf of James Dobson’s Focus on the Family about “overcoming homosexuality.”

Heche and his family later relocated to Chicago, where he attended the progressive Francis W. Parker School. Heche was discovered in a school play when she was 16, and she auditioned for the daytime soap opera “As the World Turns” in 1985. She then flew to New York City, but her mother insisted she finish high school first, and she was offered a dual role on the daytime soap opera “Another World” shortly after graduation in 1987.

Heche had a difficult upbringing, as she was abused by her own father and three of her older siblings died, leaving her with dark memories.

Highlights of Anne Heche’s Career

In 1987, Anne Heche made her professional debut in the daytime soap opera “Another World,” playing the dual roles of Vicky Hudson and Marley Love. In 1991, she won a Daytime Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series’ for her role on the show.

In 1992, she starred in the Hallmark Hall of Fame television film “O Pioneers!” In the same year, Heche made her feature film debut in Disney’s “The Adventures of Huck Finn,” playing Mary Jane.

In 1996, Heche landed her first major role as a college student in “If These Walls Could Talk,” an HBO anthology film.

She then starred alongside Catherine Keener in “Walking and Talking,” an indie film that was named one of the Top 50 Cult Films of All Time.

In the crime drama “Donnie Brasco,” she played the wife of Johnny Depp’s titular FBI undercover agent in 1997.
She also appeared in three other high-profile films in 1997, including “Volcano,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “Wag the Dog.”

In 1998, Heche starred alongside Harrison Ford in the romantic fantasy film “Six Days, Seven Nights.”
She starred in Gus Van Sant’s “Psycho” (1998), a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film.

In 2001, she portrayed Dr. Sterling in Elizabeth Wurtzel’s autobiography, “Prozac Country,” in a film adaptation.
In 2002, Heche made her Broadway debut in a production of “Evidence,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. In the Lifetime film “Gracie’s Choice,” she gave an excellent performance.

She then starred alongside Ashton Kutcher in the sex comedy “Spread”(2009) as the girlfriend of a narcissistic gigolo.

She also starred in television horror and sex comedies such as “Suffering Men’s Charity” and “Spread” before starting her own series “Men in Trees” in 2006.

She had a cameo role in the well-received comedy “The Other Guys” in 2010. She also appeared on “Rampart” (2011), “That’s What She Said” (2012), and “Arthur Newman” (2013). (2012).

Heche starred in “Nothing Left to Fear,” a supernatural horror film (2013). Heche also starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom “Save Me” the same year.

In “Opening Night,” Heche played a supporting role as a lead singer in a Broadway musical (2016).

Heche made her acting debut as Deputy Director Patricia Campbell of the “DIA” on September 25, 2017 in the recent military/espionage thriller “The Brave.”

She joined the television series “Chicago P.D.” in 2018. She has also appeared as a frequent guest on the television show “Everwood” and hosted the weekly radio show “Love and Hache” with Jason Ellis on SiriusXM.

Heche was revealed as one of the celebrities appearing on the 29th season of “Dancing with the Stars” on September 2, 2020.

Who is Anne Heche’s Boyfriend?

Anne Heche is currently single. Heche has been married twice, her first marriage being with Coleman “Coley” Laffoon with whom she got married on September 1, 2001. Laffoon is a cameraman with whom she met the previous year on Ellen DeGeneres’ stand-up comedy tour. The couple together welcomed their don named Homer in March 2002, however, after almost 6 years of marriage Laffoon filed divorce on February 2, 2007, which was finalized on March 4, 2009.

Later it was specified that Heche had left Laffoon for “Men in Trees” co-star James Tupper. In 2008, it was confirmed that she was pregnant with the couple first and Heche’s second son named Atlas Heche Tupper, was born in March 2009. However, the couple separated in 2018.

Heche had been one of the hot topics on social media while she was dating popular comedian Ellen DeGeneres whom she started dating in 1997. Heche and DeGeneres, the lesbian couple even said that they would get a civil union if such became legal in Vermont at that time however, they broke up in August 2000.

She went through emotional turbulence during the period that followed her breakup with DeGeneres as she even had to seek medical treatment. She was once found up wandering in Central California in a strange state of mind. Besides, Heche has published a book titled “Call Me Crazy: A Memoire” which is an account of her life.

Currently, Heche is in a relationship with American actor, Thomas Jane with whom she began dating since May 2019. Jane and Heche have already worked together several years while filming “Hung”, however, they never had feelings for each other at that time. It was the period when Heche was dating actor James Tupper while Jane was married to actress Patricia Arquette.

After 7 years of no contact when they worked together on a scene where they had to discuss love, they talked for hours and hours through which their romance flourished. Heche and Jane were then spotted attending a Tribeca Film Festival event together in May 2019 holding hands and also in April at the Sarasota Film Festival when Heche was honored with a Career Tribute Award.

Showing some relationship goals, Jane tweeted about his girlfriend Heche who is about to participate in “Dancing With Stars”.

What is the Net Worth of Anne Heche?

Anne Heche has quite good earnings from her professional career as an actress. Having her career started since 1987, Heche has managed to establish herself as one of the actresses in Hollywood even though she faced several downs in her career and personal life both.

With her hard work and passion to become an actress, Heche has managed to amass a healthy fortune from her several movies and series. Her net worth is estimated to be around $8 million

How Tall is Anne Heche?

Anne Heche is a gorgeous blonde lady with sparkling blue eyes as fascinating and powerful as she was in her 20s even though she is in her 50s. With her perfectly maintained slim body physique and her acting skills, Heche has managed to win the hearts of several people all around the world.

She stands tall with a height of 5ft. 5inches(1.65 m) while her body weighs around 54kg(119 lbs). She has a body of measurement 33,23-34 inches with 33B as her bra size, 6(US) as her shoe size, and 4(US) as her dress size.