Kim Basinger now: Life updates after losing her $5.5 million net worth
From being a myth in the 80s to buying a town in Braselton, Georgia and being part of one of the most high-profile Hollywood divorcees, actress Kim Basinger has been making headlines for decades. So, where is Kim Basinger now and what does she do?
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Actress Kim Basinger has been a significant player in the entertainment industry. Like other actors and actresses, she found herself more famous during some decades over others, with her peak stardom arguably coming in the 80’s.
Kim Basinger profile summary
| Full name | Kimila Ann Basinger |
| Nickname | Kim |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | December 8, 1953 |
| Age | 71 years old (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Place of birth | Athens, Georgia |
| Current residence | Los Angeles |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Father | Donald Wade Basinger |
| Mother | Ann Lee |
| Siblings | (Four) Mick, Skip, Ashley, Barbara |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Mitchell Stone |
| Children | (One) Ireland Baldwin |
| Profession | Actress, former model |
Who is Kim Basinger?
Kimila Ann “Kim” Basinger was born to Ann Lee and Donald Wade Basinger on December 8, 1953, in Athens, Georgia. She has five siblings: two older brothers, Mick and Skip, and two younger sisters, Ashley and Barbara.
In 1976, after four years as a cover girl, Kim Basinger quit modelling and relocated to Los Angeles to act. She got major roles in several TV productions, including Hard Country (1981), Never Say Never Again (1983), The Natural (1984), Batman (1989), I Dreamed of Africa (2000) and more.
Kim Basinger garnered acclaim for her incredible acting, for which she received several accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award, an Academy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
What does Kim Basinger do now?
Kim Basinger is still active in the entertainment industry, although she has been less visible recently. She is among the few Hollywood stars who fought their way up from bankruptcy.
After filing for bankruptcy in 1992, Kim got a significant role in LA Confidential (1997). She starred in many other successful TV movies, including 8 Mile, Grudge Match, The Burning Plain, The Sentinel, Cellular and The Door in the Floor. Most recently, she appeared in Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Back Home Again (2021).
Why Kim Basinger filed for bankruptcy?
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In 1989, some family members advised Kim Basinger to purchase privately owned land (1691 acres) in Braselton, Georgia. She was to make the $20 million land a tourist attraction with a film festival and movie studios. However, she encountered financial difficulties and started selling parts of the land in 1995.
In a 1998 interview with Barbara Walters, Basinger said the project largely failed because of a rift within her family. Developer Wayne Mason now owns the town.
Kim's financial woes persisted when she pulled out of the starring role in the TV film Boxing Helena (1993) and was sued by the studio for $8.9 million.
Basinger filed for bankruptcy and appealed the decision to a higher court. It was ruled in her favour as she and the studio settled for $3.8 million instead.
Kim Basinger's net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kim Basinger has a net worth of $20 million. She has made most of her earnings from her successful modelling and acting career.
Who has Kim Basinger been married to?
Kim Basinger's first husband was her makeup artist, Ron Snyder-Britton; they met on the film Hard Country. They got married on October 12, 1980. Kim and Ron divorced in 1989, just before Christmas, after which Kim paid him $9,000 monthly alimony for eight years.
In 1990, Kim met her second spouse, Alec Baldwin, as they portrayed lovers in the TV film The Marrying Man. The couple exchanged vows on August 19, 1993, and went on to collaborate in various films, including The Getaway (1994) and The Simpsons (1998). Their union also brought forth a daughter, the social media personality Ireland Baldwin, born on October 23, 1995.
Kim and Baldwin separated at the end of 2000 and officially divorced on September 3, 2002. They had a tough seven-year custody battle in which Kim spent over $1.5 million in her effort to deny Baldwin parental access.
Who is Kim Basinger with now?
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After divorcing Baldwin, Kim Basinger was rumoured to be romantically involved with 8 Mile (2002) co-star Eminem. The rapper repeatedly denied this speculation. She kept her affairs private until 2014 when she started dating Mitchell "Mitch" Stone, her hairstylist. They moved in together and still live as a family.
Final word on Kim Basinger
Fans have been asking, "Where is Kim Basinger now, and what does she do?” Kim Basinger is still active in the entertainment industry, although she maintains a low profile. Most recently, she appeared in Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Back Home Again (2021).
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