Mayim Bialik is a popular actress best known for her performances in the shows Blossom and The Big Bang Theory. She started out as a child actress and has continued with her acting journey even after receiving a doctorate degree in neuroscience. Most recently, Bialik has found fame as a game show host and has secured her spot as the host of Jeopardy!
Having worked in the entertainment business for decades has resulted in people showing much interest in Mayim’s life. So, in this biography, we will take a look at Bialik’s childhood, family life, career trajectory, relationships, and motherhood.
Where Is Mayim Bialik And Her Family From?
The Blossom star was born Mayim Chaya Bialik in San Diego, California, USA, on 12th December 1975. Her parents are Beverly Winkleman Bialik and Barry Bialik and they raised her and her brother, Issac Brynjegard-Bialik in California. Mayim Bialik’s family are Jewish immigrants, with three of her four grandparents migrating from Europe. The actress who now considers herself a Modern Orthodox Jewish, was raised as a Reform Jew and became a Bat Mitzvah.
Talking about family, Mayim’s grandparents were European refugees from the Holocaust and moved to the US from Czechoslovakia/Hungary and Poland. Moreover, Bialik is reportedly related to the Jewish poet Hayim Nahman Bialik on her father’s side.
What Did Mayim Bialik Studied In College?
Mayim Bialik started her career as a child actress but still made time to pursue higher education. She attended North Hollywood High School in California and graduated in 1993. She was accepted to both Yale and Harvard after high school but chose to attend the University of California, Los Angeles so that she could continue acting. Bialik received a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience in 2000. She also minored in Hebrew and Jewish studies at UCLA.
Following her graduation from UCLA, Mayim went on to study for a doctorate in neuroscience. She reportedly did not have the grades needed for medical school. She received her Ph.D in neuroscience in 2008 from UCLA. Bialik took a break from her studies from 2005-2007 to return to the acting business. But despite working hard for a doctorate she chose to continue with her acting career and found much fame and fortune.
When Did Mayim Bialik Make Her Acting Debut?
As stated above, the San Diego native started out as a child actress has made her acting debut at the age of 12. As per IMDb, Mayim’s first acting experience was in an episode of the TV series, Beauty and the Beast in 1987. She then had brief roles in projects such as Pumpkinhead, The Facts of Life, Beaches, Webster, and MacGyver throughout the late 1980s.
In 1990, Bialik booked roles in two TV pilots, Blossom on NBC and Molloy on Fox. She shot six episodes of Molloy for a tryout run and then shot the pilot of Blossom. The Fox show was not picked up, so the young star got the chance to play the lead character Blossom Russo on Blossom.
The series debuted in 1991 and aired until May 1995. Also, between playing Blossom on the show, Mayim also appeared in a few other projects such as Empty Nest, Doogie Howser, M.D., The Hidden Room, Thumbelina, Don’t Drink the Water, and The Wonder Years.
The talented actress continued to appear in much more television series over the years while also continuing her studies. She also voiced characters in Hey Arnold!, Recess, Lloyd in Space, Kim Possible, Johnny Bravo, and more. Mayim appeared in a few other projects, some of which are listed below:
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Saving Grace
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager
- Katbot
- Kalamazoo?
- Bones
- ‘Til Death
- The Parshas
Then in 2010, Mayim joined the cast of the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory as neuroscientist Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler. Amy was a potential love interest for one of the show’s main characters, Sheldon Cooper. Bialik became a regular cast member mid-season 4 and was part of it till the final season. She not only earned a considerable sum on it but also received Emmy Award nominations for her performances
Between her appearances in The Big Bang Theory, Mayim also worked on many other projects. She appeared in The Flight Before Christmas, YidLife Crisis, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Nina’s World, The News Tank, and many more. Also, following the final season of TBBT, Bialik reprised her role voicing Amy on the spin-off Young Sheldon. She has also worked on the shows Vampirina and Call Me Kat playing varied characters.
How Rich Is Mayim Bialik?
Thanks to her highly successful career as an actress, Mayim Bialik’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. She was reportedly paid $450K per episode as one of the main cast members on The Big Bang Theory adding up to roughly $10 million a year. She may have earned a similar amount for her appearances in other projects.
Furthermore, the actress’ fortune also includes her earnings from her production company, Sad Clown Productions. She has also published books namely, Beyond the Sling, Mayim’s Vegan Table, Girling Up, Boying Up, and more. Moreover, Mayim Bialik’s net worth is also affected by her podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown and her behind the scene movie works. She has also taken over as the host of the popular game shows Jeopardy! and shares the duty with fellow host, Ken Jennings.
Well, it is evident that Mayim has found much success with her work in the entertainment industry.
Is Mayim Bialik Married?
Talking about the personal side of The Big Bang Theory star’s life, she is a loving mother of two little ones. Mayim Bialik’s children are Frederick Bialik Stone and Miles Bialik Stone whom she welcomed with her ex-husband Michael Stone.
Mayim and Michael first met while studying at UCLA and started dating. They tied the knot in August 2003 and Stone, raised Mormon, even converted to Judaism before marriage. Their first son, Miles was born in October 2005 while Frederick was born in 2008. Sadly, the pair’s relationship did not work out and they divorced in 2013.
Following her divorce from Michael, the talented actress has not been vocal about her relationships. So, we might have to wait a while to meet Mayim Bialik’s partner.