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From 'Carrie' in the 70s to a Strong Comeback in 2001: Sissy Spacek's Journey and Net Worth

Sissy Spacek's $15 million net worth comes from acting, music, audiobooks, and her memoir.
PUBLISHED OCT 24, 2023
Sissy Spacek attends the world premiere of "Sam & Kate" during the 2022 Austin Film Festival at Paramount Theatre on October 28, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Getty Images | Photo by Rick Kern
Sissy Spacek attends the world premiere of "Sam & Kate" during the 2022 Austin Film Festival at Paramount Theatre on October 28, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Getty Images | Photo by Rick Kern
Name Sissy Spacek
Net Worth $15 million
DOB 25 December 1949
Age 73 years
Gender Female
Profession Actor, singer
Nationality American

Staying relevant through the decades with Oscar-nominated performances in "Carrie" during the 70s and "In the Bedroom" in 2001, Academy Award-Winning actress, singer, and author Sissy Spacek has earned a $15 million net worth. Introduced to acting by her cousin actor Rip Torn, Spacek studied the craft in New York and used to perform as a singer for $10 a night. Things turned around when she got a role in the classic "Badlands," and also met her future husband Jack Fisk on the sets. Spacek won her first Academy Award for "Coal Miner's Daughter," while she has been nominated six times. After ruling hearts across the 70s and 80s, Spacek gave more time to family and took a break from the silver screen. But she made a strong comeback in 2001, and bagged a Golden Globe for her performance.

Dustin Hoffman (L) and Sissy Spacek attend the world premiere of
Dustin Hoffman (L) and Sissy Spacek attend the world premiere of "Sam & Kate" during the 2022 Austin Film Festival at Paramount Theatre on October 28, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Getty Images | Photo by Rick Kern

What are Sissy Spacek's sources of income?

Spacek's main source of income has been her acting, but she is also a talented set dresser as well as a singer who contributed songs for soundtracks of the movies that she acted in. With over 60 acting credits to her name, she has earned compensation for her memorable roles in both film and television. Spacek has also authored memoirs where she shares glimpses of her illustrious career and life.

Apart from movie soundtracks, Spacek also released the album "Hangin' Up My Heart" in 1983, which made a notable impact by reaching the 17th spot on the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart. Her contribution to the "Coal Miner's Daughter" soundtrack not only contributed to her wealth but also earned her a coveted Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year. Apart from doing the movie, Spacek also narrated Stephen King's "Carrie" (2005) as well as Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" (2006).

Schuyler Fisk (L) and Sissy Spacek attend the 2018 CMT Artists of The Year at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 17, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Getty Images | Photo by Rick Diamond
Schuyler Fisk (L) and Sissy Spacek attend the 2018 CMT Artists of The Year at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 17, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Getty Images | Photo by Rick Diamond

Personal life

Sissy Spacek's personal life has been relatively private. She has been married to art director and production designer Jack Fisk since 1974. The couple has collaborated professionally on eight films and has two daughters, Schuyler and Madison. Schuyler Fisk, one of her daughters, is also an actress and singer.

Sissy Spacek's Awards

Academy Awards, USA (Oscar) - Best Actress in a Leading Role for "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1981).
Golden Globe Awards, USA - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for "In the Bedroom" (2002).
Golden Globe Awards, USA - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for "Crimes of the Heart" (1987).
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards - Best Actress for "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980).
National Board of Review, USA - Best Actress for "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980).
New York Film Critics Circle Awards - Best Actress for "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980).
National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA - Best Actress for "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1981).
Sissy Spacek attends the
Sissy Spacek attends the "The Old Man & The Gun" premiere at Paris Theatre on September 20, 2018 in New York City. Getty Images | Photo by Jamie McCarthy

FAQs

How did Sissy Spacek prepare for her role in "Carrie" (1976)?

Sissy Spacek got into character for "Carrie" by tapping into her own memories of teenage experiences. She even wore a dress she had disliked from her past during her audition.

What inspired Sissy Spacek to write her memoir, "My Extraordinary Ordinary Life"?

Sissy Spacek wrote her memoir to share her life's journey, from her upbringing to her Hollywood career.

How did Sissy Spacek balance her Hollywood career and family life?

Sissy Spacek managed her career and family life by taking a break from acting in the late '80s and '90s to focus on her family.

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