Afton Smith is an actress and writer known for her role in George of the Jungle (1997). She has written three books. She has three children with his ex-husband, actor Brendan with whom she was separated in 2007. Let’s check about the reason behind their divorce.
Net Worth Of Afton Smith And Her Career Details
Afton Smith, an actress, known for her work in George of the Jungle (1997), has an estimated net worth of about $3 million as of 2020. She started her acting career at the age of 20 in 1987 with Less Than Zero, which is a crime drama.
In 1991, she also appeared in Pyrates and Fried Green Tomatoes. She has worked in other movies such as Once Again as Girl in Disco (1987), Reality Bites as Janine (1994), George of the Jungle as Ursula’s friend (1997), and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star as Afton Smith (2003). She had also appeared in the television show name Pig Sty as a Great Looking Woman in 1995.
She is an actress and a writer as she has written her first book titled “Hollywood Picks the Classics: A Guide for the Beginner and the Aficionado,” which was published on 3 November 2004 via Bulfinch Press. In 2011, she wrote a book for children named “Point to Happy: For Children on the Autism Spectrum,” collaborating with her mother. In 2018, she wrote her third book called “The Tiger: Class of January 1922” and published it.
Her ex-husband, Brendan Fraser, has a net worth of $20 million.
Afton Smith Married Life With Ex-Husband Brendan Fraser
53-years-old Afton Smith was married to the famous actor Brendan Fraser in September 1998. But after 9 years of marriage, they divorced each other.
Brendan Fraser is an American actor, producer, and voiceover artist. He is popular for his work in many movies like The Mummy trilogy, The Affair, Fallen Angels, The Simpsons, Texas Rising, The Twilight of the Golds, Encino Man, Journey to the End of the Night, Line of Descent, etc.
Smith and her ex-husband met each other in 1993 on a Fourth of July barbecue through the producer Winona Ryder. After meeting each other, they started dating in November 1994. And in October 1997, the couple got engaged and eventually got married.
Afton Smith with her ex-husband, Brendan Fraser, and two kids (©: GlamourBiz)
The couple has three sons. Their first child, Graffin Arthur Fraser, was born in 2002. Their second child is Holden Fletcher Fraser, who was born in 2004. And the couple welcomed their third child in 2006, Leland Francis Fraser.
Afton Smith Had A Dramatic Divorce
Afton Smith separated from Brendan Fraser in December 2007. The reason behind their separation was not normal, but it contained lots of drama. It started when Brendan was shooting The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in China with his co-star Maria Bello. Unfortunately, there was unconfirmed speculation that the two stars, Fraser and Bello, had some form of romantic chemistry during the film's production process. Smith's doubted towards her husband resulting in the divorce. According to the court, the divorce settlement was done as actor Fraser had to pay $900000 of annual alimony, which meant he had to give $50,000 monthly and $300000 a year to support the children.
He was able to pay that amount for some years as he got the role in many films. However, it wasn't always the case. As he was having health issues after being injured while doing stunts on-camera, due to which he had to increase his health expenditures. So, he petitioned the court to lower this amount in 2013.
However, Smith appealed to the court that her ex-husband was lying. She claimed that he was hiding $9 million in film contract while settling the divorce in February 2009. Due to which Brendan had to submit the evidence of his laminectomy, knee replacement surgery, and vocal cord surgery. And finally, the court reduced the alimony.
Afton Smith Bio & Height
Afton Smith was born on 3 December 1967 in Northport, Long Island, New York. She has a height of 5 feet and 7 inches and a weight of 68 kg.
She is older than Fraser by one year as Fraser was born on 3 December 1968. Smith is private about her life and family, so it is hard to find information regarding her family, siblings, and childhood life.
In 1985, she completed her high school in Los Angeles, and she enrolled at Upper Canada College and graduated in 1989.