Tea Leoni
Also known as Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni, Téa Leoni
Career
Active 1988 – present
Biography
About Tea Leoni
American actress Tea Leoni has built a career spanning comedy, drama, and blockbuster cinema. Born Elizabeth Tea Pantaleoni in New York City, she rose to fame in the 1990s sitcoms Flying Blind and The Naked Truth, then crossed over to film with her breakthrough role in Bad Boys. She later starred in Deep Impact, The Family Man, Jurassic Park III, Spanglish, and Fun with Dick and Jane.
Leoni took on the lead role of Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord in the CBS political drama Madam Secretary from 2014 to 2019. Her filmography shows remarkable range, from action to romantic comedy. She is of English, Irish, and Italian descent, and she was married to actor David Duchovny from 1997 to 2014. They have a daughter, West Duchovny, who has also pursued acting. Leoni continues to work selectively, balancing her career with family life.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1988-present (started around 22 years old; 38 years active)
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–22–32 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32C show conversions - UK: 32C, EU: 70C, AU: 10C, JP: 70C
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 17k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Tea Leoni's career begin?
She started in television sitcoms like Flying Blind and The Naked Truth before breaking into film with Bad Boys.
What was Tea Leoni's most notable television role?
She starred as Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord in the CBS drama Madam Secretary from 2014 to 2019.
Did you know
- Leoni starred in three major 1990s blockbusters: Bad Boys, Deep Impact, and Jurassic Park III.
- Her daughter West Duchovny is also an actress.
- She is of mixed English, Irish, and Italian heritage.
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