Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) as Linda Barrett
Gremlins (1984) as Kate Beringer
Drop Dead Fred (1991) as Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Cronin
Short Info
Net Worth
$5 million
Date Of Birth
July 16, 1963
Spouse
Kevin Kline, Kevin Kline
Fact
Since her 'retirement' from films, she and her movie star husband, Kevin Kline, divide their time between their country estate in upstate New York and their luxury penthouse in Manhattan's tony upper east side. When not supporting her husband's continuing fine stage and film work, she fills her time attending openings and benefits and her favorite activity, hosting dinner parties and 'dishing the dirt' with her celebrity friends.
Phoebe Cates Kline, better known as Phoebe Cates, is an American actress, film producer, and former fashion model. She is known for her roles in several films, including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins, and Drop Dead Fred. She has also appeared in television shows such as Bored to Death and Blue Bloods.
Cates was born on July 16, 1963, in New York City, to a Jewish family. Her father, Joseph Cates, was a Broadway producer and television pioneer, and her mother, Lilyan Chauvin, was a French-born former model and actress. Cates has two sisters, Alexandra and Gwendolyn. She was raised on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and attended the Spence School.
Cates began her acting career at age 13, making her film debut in the 1980 film Paradise. She subsequently appeared in several films throughout the early 1980s, including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins, and Drop Dead Fred. She also appeared in the television shows Bored to Death and Blue Bloods.
In 1984, Cates retired from acting to focus on her family and her clothing line, Bluebella. She made a brief return to acting in 2001, appearing in the film The Anniversary Party. She has since appeared in a few films and television shows on a sporadic basis.
As of 2021, Cates has a net worth of $25 million. She has been married to actor Kevin Kline since 1989. The couple has two children together.
Professional Children's School, School of American Ballet, Juilliard School, Professional Children's School, School of American Ballet, Juilliard School
Joseph Cates, Lily Cates, Joseph Cates, Lily Cates
Siblings
Valerie Cates, Alexandra Cates, Phillip Cates, Jennifer Katharine Gates, Rory John Gates
Accomplishments
Movies
Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins, Paradise, Private School, Drop Dead Fred, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, The Anniversary Party, Princess Caraboo, Shag, Date with an Angel, Bodies, Rest & Motion, Bright Lights, Big City, Baby Sister, Lace, Heart of Dixie, Celebrity Skin Part 1, Fast Times at Ridg...
If the film, play or any project I'm involved in requires some sort of violence or nudity to advance the plot, scene or character in any way, then I would be considered unprofessional not to oblige. Of course, I want to make sure -- and I think I always have -- that the scenes are shot in good taste. I try to have some control; now that I know what I'm capable of including in a contract, I can continue that control. Nudity is not something I necessarily want to avoid and yet it's not the most fun thing in the world to do. It's part of the job as far as I'm concerned because you bare yourself emotionally and that's just as terrifying as baring yourself physically. It's all part of acting.
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In this business, if a girl wants a career, she has to be willing to strip. If you've got a good bod, then why not show it?
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"I was only 17 when I did my nude scenes in Paradise (1982). They were serious and more difficult because they were not easily justified. But the topless scene in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) was funny, which made it easy".
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Kids today are much more independent than their parents were. We're really into getting jobs and we mature sexually much earlier than a generation ago. Or, at least, we are involved in sex earlier.
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Young people are more sophisticated today, thanks to magazines and movies and even porno cable television. As a New Yorker I think I've matured faster than other young people. I'm street smart.
Facts
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Fact
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Opened a New York City boutique called Blue Tree. [October 2005]
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She is good friends with Celebrity Stylist / Television Personality David Evangelista.
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One of her first jobs at the age of 15 was being a plainclothes security person at Gallery Drug Store. She was given a basket and walked up and down the aisles pretending to shop whilst patrolling for shoplifters. She only ever caught one old woman stealing Band-Aids, but didn't turn her in.
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Appeared on the cover of Seventeen Magazine at the age of 15 with braces. It was her first big modeling job, so she told the magazine that she would have her braces taken off before she shot her cover, but they insisted that she keep them.
Phoebe sings the "theme song" for the movie Paradise (1982), which is heard during the ending credits.
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Met her future husband, Kevin Kline, when she auditioned for the part of Chloe in The Big Chill (1983), that eventually went to Meg Tilly.
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Although retired from making films, she has put her son Owen Kline into the movies, often showing up on the set to make sure he is behaving. He has appeared in The Anniversary Party (2001) and as a lead role in The Squid and the Whale (2005).
Named on Harper's Bazaar's list of America's 10 Most Beautiful Women [1984]
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Cates's maternal grandfather was of Chinese descent, while both her father and her maternal grandmother were of Russian Jewish origin.
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According to Izumi Matsumoto, the creator of Kimagure Orenji Rôdo (1987) a popular manga series (Japanese comic) and animated TV-series. Ms Cates was the inspiration behind the beautiful character Ayukawa Madoka.
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Since her 'retirement' from films, she and her movie star husband, Kevin Kline, divide their time between their country estate in upstate New York and their luxury penthouse in Manhattan's tony upper east side. When not supporting her husband's continuing fine stage and film work, she fills her time attending openings and benefits and her favorite activity, hosting dinner parties and 'dishing the dirt' with her celebrity friends.
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Before turning to acting, she worked as a teen model in the pages of "Seventeen", etc.
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Has an older sister, Valerie Cates, and a younger sister, Alexandra Cates.
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The punk band "Fenix TX" wrote a song about her entitled "Phoebe Cates".
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In the movie Private School (1983), Cates sings two of the soundtrack songs: "Just One Touch" and "How Do I Let You Know".
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Cates was originally going to play the role of Annie Banks in the remake of Father of the Bride (1991) but became pregnant so she had to drop out. The role then went to Kimberly Williams-Paisley.