Courtney Thorne-Smith, the American actress celebrated for her roles as Lyndsey McElroy in Two and a Half Men and Alison Parker in Melrose Place, has an estimated net worth of $10–15 million as of 2025. Born on 8 November 1967 in San Francisco, she has built a four-decade career in television. In June 2025, she filed for divorce from her husband Roger Fishman after 18 years of marriage, and in 2024 she returned to screens in the Lifetime thriller He Slid Into Her DMs while co-hosting the Still the Place rewatch podcast.
Early Life and Family Background
Courtney Thorne-Smith was born in San Francisco to Walter Smith and Lora Thorne. Her middle and last names combine her parents' surnames. Her parents divorced when she was about seven years old. She graduated from Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley in 1985 and later studied acting at the Ensemble Theatre Company in Santa Barbara, California.
Physical Measurements and Health Journey
The actress stands 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall and weighs approximately 54 kg (119 lbs). Her body measurements are 34-23-34 inches (bust-waist-hip). Thorne-Smith has spoken openly about unhealthy practices she adopted early in her career, including restricting food intake to 1,000 calories per day and exercising to burn 700 of those calories. She once ate only fruit for a week to prepare for an almost-naked scene on Ally McBeal.
In 2000, she explained why she left Ally McBeal: "I started under-eating, over-exercising, pushing myself too hard and brutalising my immune system." A wake-up call came when a magazine listed her among actresses who looked too thin. She realised she was setting a bad example for young girls and decided to change her lifestyle. Today, her routine includes 90 minutes of cardio, weightlifting, and yoga, and she follows a low-carb Atkins diet focused on proteins and healthy fats.
Career Highlights and Filmography
Thorne-Smith made her acting debut in 1986 in the film Lucas, playing Alise, Charlie Sheen's girlfriend. Her notable credits include Welcome to 18 (1986), Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987), Day by Day (1988–1989, 33 episodes), L.A. Law (1990, 6 episodes), Melrose Place (1992–1997), Ally McBeal (1997–2000), According to Jim (2001–2009, approximately 182 episodes), and Two and a Half Men (2010–2015, 51 episodes).
She also starred in the Emma Fielding Mystery film series (2017–2019), appeared in Mom (2020), and played Leah in the Lifetime thriller He Slid Into Her DMs, which premiered on 28 September 2024. The film is based on a true story about a teenager's dangerous online encounter. In July 2024, she co-launched the Still the Place rewatch podcast with Melrose Place co-stars Laura Leighton and Daphne Zuniga on iHeartRadio, with weekly episodes revisiting the series.
Net Worth and Philanthropy
Her net worth is estimated at $10–15 million, according to multiple 2025 sources. Income sources include her long-running sitcom work, the Hallmark film series, Lifetime films, guest appearances, and podcast hosting. Thorne-Smith has also supported breast cancer awareness, appearing in adverts for Race for the Cure and the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.
Personal Life and Marriage
Thorne-Smith married Roger Fishman in a secret ceremony in Los Angeles on 1 January 2007. They applied for a confidential marriage licence and invited no guests. Their son, Jacob Emerson Fishman, was born on 11 January 2008. Fishman is an author of the book What I Know, founder of the ZiZo Group, and a former employee of News Corp. In June 2025, Thorne-Smith filed for divorce in the Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences; court documents show the couple had been separated since approximately September 2021.
She was previously married to genetic scientist Andrew Conrad in 2000, but they separated after seven months. She had also been engaged to cardiologist Robert Andrews, but the wedding was called off. Regarding her current work choices, she told ET Online: "I understand that it would be smart, career-wise, to line up something, but it wouldn't be smart for my personal life or my sanity. Some people thrive when they're working. I thrive when I'm hanging out with my friends and doing yoga."
As of 2026, Thorne-Smith continues to co-host Still the Place and is selective about acting roles, prioritising work-life balance. She remains connected with fans through the podcast while navigating her divorce and a new personal chapter.
