Lisa Ray Net Worth
Lisa Ray is an actress and model who has appeared in multiple movies, television shows, web series and written a book that earned significant income for herself and was well received by readers. Through her celebrity status she has amassed an immense fortune that she uses for personal expenses as well as charitable initiatives.
Lisa Ray was born in Toronto, Canada to a Bengali father and Polish mother from diverse backgrounds. This multicultural upbringing inspired her to pursue a career in entertainment; after she was discovered by an agent during a family vacation to India she began modeling early 1990s becoming known for posing for Bombay Dyeing and Lakme brands in addition to making her acting debut in 1996 Tamil film Nethaji and then moving onto Bollywood with Kasoor movie released that same year.
Since then, she has appeared in several acclaimed films like The Players Club, Rhapsody and All About You. Additionally, her appearances in hip hop music videos by Tupac Shakur, Ludacris, Jamie Foxx and Ghostface Killah helped increase earnings substantially. Additionally, this actress turned successful businesswoman launched two fashion lines of jeans and lingerie which have helped significantly grow her net worth.
Lisa Ray has also proven her dedication to cancer awareness as an active philanthropist and advocate, by sharing her story on social media about multiple myeloma (a form of leukemia). Through sharing it publicly and inspiring others through it she became widely appreciated by her public audience – drawing much praise and admiration in return. Lisa works closely with various cancer awareness charities such as American Cancer Society.
Lisa Ray has written her memoir Close to the Bone which chronicles her journey with cancer and she has spoken at numerous conferences and seminars to raise cancer awareness, appeared in various commercials, as well as hosted several television shows.
Lisa Ray attributes her ageless beauty and positive outlook to a diet rich in fresh produce and exercise routines. Additionally, she maintains an optimistic mindset and practices self-love; all qualities which help make her an influential voice within the entertainment industry.
Ray spends her free time traveling and cooking exotic cuisine, taking walks with Pepper her dog, spending time with family, donating her hair for charity, being an inspiration to young people, having a wonderful sense of humor, always looking on the bright side, being one of the world’s most sought-after models, being an invaluable role model, beautiful both inside and out!