Carly Hughes Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Broadway Career

Carly Hughes is an American actress and singer who broke out on Broadway before moving to television, where she became widely known for playing Angela on the ABC sitcom American Housewife from 2016 to 2020.

On stage she earned attention for high-energy leading turns in productions such as Pippin, Chicago, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, then transitioned into screen roles that showcased her comic timing and musical background.

Her decision to exit American Housewife in 2020 after raising concerns about workplace culture also drew significant coverage and helped define a new chapter of advocacy in her career.

Profile

• Full name: Carly Hughes
• Date of birth: October 1, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
• State of origin: Missouri
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, singer
• Height: 5 ft 4 in (162.6 cm).
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: African American
• Net worth: US$1.6 million

Early Life and education

Carly Hughes is now 43 years old, and was born on October 1, 1982, in St. Louis, Missouri; she grew up in Columbia, Maryland. She attended Wilde Lake High School and went on to Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 2004 with a degree in musical theater.

Her Midwestern birth roots and Maryland upbringing set the stage for early school productions, followed by formal conservatory-style training at Penn State that prepared her for Broadway and screen work.

Personal Life

Carly Hughes appears to keep most aspects of her personal life private. There hasn’t been any record of her being in a relationship at this time, and she has not publicly disclosed details about romantic partnerships or family plans.

Career

After graduating from Penn State, Hughes built a strong résumé in musical theater. She performed in multiple Broadway productions, including Pippin (as the Leading Player), Chicago (as Velma Kelly), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (as Lucille/Shirley of the Shirelles), Ragtime, Ghost The Musical, and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! These roles established her as a versatile singer-actor capable of leading roles and high-profile replacements.

Television brought her to an even wider audience. In 2016 she joined American Housewife as Angela, appearing across four seasons through 2020. She also booked guest and recurring appearances in series including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Insatiable, Dynasty, and voice work on animated projects. In 2020 she led the Lifetime holiday movie The Christmas Edition, her first top-line role in a TV film.

In November 2020 Hughes announced her exit from American Housewife, stating she could not continue in what she described as a toxic environment that included discrimination.

ABC Signature said an investigation led to workplace changes; following her departure, two senior producers left the show. The moment highlighted Hughes’s willingness to use her platform to address workplace issues in entertainment.

Net worth

Carly Hughes net worth is estimated at about US$1.6 million, derived primarily from Broadway contracts, television salaries for a multi-season network series role, lead work in television films, guest appearances, and related media engagements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @carlyhughes
• X: @CarlyHughes101

Filmography

• American Housewife (2016–2020) — Angela — Television series
• Curb Your Enthusiasm (2017) — Wife #1 — Television episode “Fatwa!”
• Insatiable (2018) — Etta Mae Barnard — Television, two episodes
• Brampton’s Own (2018) — Allyson — Feature film
• Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020) — Miss Eldred — Feature/TV film
• The Christmas Edition (2020) — Jackie — Television film (Lifetime)
• Dynasty (2022) — Geneva Abbott — Television, two episodes
• SuperKitties (2023) — Amara — Animated television, recurring voice role