Rachel Bay Jones Biography: Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Films, TV Series, Child, Husband, Songs

Rachel Bay Jones is a celebrated American actress and singer, best known for her Tony Award-winning performance as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen and her portrayal of Catherine in the 2013 Broadway revival of Pippin.

Her powerful voice and heartfelt stage presence have made her a Broadway star.

Profile

• Full Name: Rachel Bay Jones
• Stage Name: Rachel Bay Jones
• Born: November 8, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Singer
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Religion: Jewish
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Darren Jones
• Spouse: Benim Foster
• Children: Miranda Jones
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Rachel Bay Jones was born on November 8, 1969, in New York City and raised in Boca Raton, Florida. Her ethnicity is Caucasian, with Jewish heritage through her mother, and she’s proud of her American roots.

Her religion aligns with her mother’s Jewish background, though it’s unclear if she practices. Her parents, both Shakespearean actors, inspired her love for theatre, but their names aren’t public. She has a younger brother, Darren Jones.

Growing up in Florida, Rachel was immersed in the arts, performing in local plays. She dropped out of high school to act in a community theatre production, moving back to New York City at 19 to chase her dreams. Her early life fueled her passion for storytelling and music.

Career

Rachel began her career in 1989 as an understudy for Esther in Broadway’s Meet Me in St. Louis at The Gershwin Theatre. In the 1990s, she toured with Grand Hotel (1990), Rent in German, Evita in Spanish, and Fiddler on the Roof (2000) as Hodel.

She joined the 2009 Broadway revival of Hair as Mother, Buddahdalirama, and ensemble, followed by Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (2010) as a swing. She played Catherine in the 2013 Pippin revival at American Repertory Theatre and Music Box Theatre, earning critical praise.

Her iconic role as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen began at Arena Stage (2015), moved to Second Stage (2016), and hit Broadway (2016–2018), winning her a Tony Award. She starred as Diana in Next to Normal (2020) at the Kennedy Centre and Marianne in Stephen Sondheim’s Here We Are (2023–2024) Off-Broadway.

On TV, she played Susan in God Friended Me (2018–2020), Farrah in Modern Family (2019), Carly in Grey’s Anatomy (2019), Salen Morrison in The Good Doctor (2021–2022), Audrey McAllister in Young Sheldon (2022–2024), and continues in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (2024–present).

Films include Ben Is Back (2018) as Beth, Critical Thinking (2020) as Principal Kestel, and Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) as Jeanie. She released her debut album, Showfolk (2018), and the single “So Big, So Mall” (2018). Rachel’s a proud American whose Broadway and TV work inspires fans worldwide.

Awards & Nominations

• 2016: Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Dear Evan Hansen (Nominated)
• 2017: Drama League Award, Distinguished Performance, Dear Evan Hansen (Nominated)
• 2017: Lucille Lortel Award, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Dear Evan Hansen (Won)
• 2017: Tony Award, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Dear Evan Hansen (Won)
• 2018: Daytime Emmy Award, Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program, Dear Evan Hansen (Won)
• 2018: Grammy Award, Best Musical Theatre Album, Dear Evan Hansen (Won)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @rachelbayjones
• Facebook: Rachel Bay Jones

Personal Life

Rachel, 56, lives in New York City with her partner, actor Benim Foster, whom she met during Pippin in 2012. Her height is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm), and she’s known for her blonde hair and grey-green eyes. She has a daughter, Miranda Jones, from a previous relationship, but Miranda’s father’s identity isn’t public.

Rachel and Benim aren’t married, and there are no past marriages documented. She loves singing and often performs in cabaret shows, such as Something Beautiful (2018). She supports arts education and mental health awareness, inspired by Dear Evan Hansen. Rachel’s a proud American whose warmth and talent light up the stage.

Net Worth

Rachel Bay Jones’s net Worth is estimated at $3 million to $5 million. Her wealth comes from Broadway roles in Dear Evan Hansen and Pippin, TV shows like The Good Doctor and Young Sheldon, and films like Ben Is Back ($12 million gross) and Bob Trevino Likes It.

Her album Showfolk and endorsements, including Lanvin and MurphyMade, add to her income. Her Tony win and ongoing roles ensure financial growth.

Filmography:

Film:

• Ben Is Back (2018) – Beth Conyers
• Critical Thinking (2020) – Principal Kestel
• Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) – Jeanie
• Rise and Shine (2025) – Laura Somers (post-production)

TV:

• Monsters (1989) – Allison (1 episode)
• Louie (2015) – Barbara (1 episode)
• The Family (2016) – Sally (1 episode)
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2018) – Teresa Carisi (1 episode)
• God Friended Me (2018–2020) – Susan (11 episodes)
• Modern Family (2019) – Farrah Marshall (3 episodes)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2019) – Carly (1 episode)
• Panic (2021) – Sherri Nill (6 episodes)
• Why Women Kill (2021) – Maisie Moran (3 episodes)
• United States of Al (2021–2022) – Lois (9 episodes)
• The Good Doctor (2021–2022) – Salen Morrison (10 episodes)
• Young Sheldon (2022–2024) – Audrey McAllister (11 episodes)
• Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (2024–present) – Audrey McAllister (main cast)

Theatre (Selected):

• Meet Me in St. Louis (1989) – Ensemble (Broadway, The Gershwin Theatre)
• Grand Hotel (1990) – Hildegarde Bratts/Trude (National tour)
• Fiddler on the Roof (2000) – Hodel (National tour)
• Hair (2009–2010) – Mother/Buddahdalirama/Ensemble (Broadway, Al Hirschfeld Theatre)
• Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (2010) – Swing (Broadway, Belasco Theatre)
• A Christmas Story: The Musical (2011) – Mother (National tour)
• Hello Again (2011) – The Actress (Off-Broadway, Transport Group)
• The King and I (2011) – Anna Leonowens (Kansas City Starlight Theatre)
• Pippin (2012–2015) – Catherine (American Repertory Theatre, Music Box Theatre)
• First Daughter Suite (2015) – Rosalynn Carter/Laura Bush (Off-Broadway, The Public Theatre)
• Dear Evan Hansen (2015–2018) – Heidi Hansen (Arena Stage, Second Stage, Music Box Theatre)
• Next to Normal (2020) – Diana Goodman (Kennedy Centre)
• Here We Are (2023–2024) – Marianne Brink (Off-Broadway, The Shed)