Kim Fields Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Kim Fields’ Net Worth: What Is It?

With an estimated net worth of $6 million, Kim Fields is a prominent American actress. She gained fame for portraying the character “Tootie” on NBC’s sitcom “The Facts of Life.” Additionally, she featured in “Living Single” and made appearances on “The Upshaws.” Fields’ acting career commenced on television, where she took part in the brief series “Baby, I’m Back” during the late 70s and in various guest roles for shows like “Good Times” and “Mork & Mindy.” The pivotal moment of her career came in 1979 when she was cast as Tootie on “The Facts of Life,” a role she held until 1988, which also included a guest spot as the same character on “Diff’rent Strokes.” In the 80s, she showcased her talents in several television movies.

After a hiatus for college, Fields had a bustling 90s, featuring as a guest star on numerous shows such as “Martin,” “Roc,” “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “The Crew,” and “Kenan & Kel.” She starred in the popular sitcom “Living Single” for four years. In 2015, Fields was announced as a new cast member of the hit Bravo reality series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” joining alongside Amiya Scott and stepping into the spotlight following the exit of franchise icon NeNe Leakes.

From 1996 to 2000, Fields directed several episodes of the TV series “Kenan & Kel” and contributed her directorial skills to eight episodes of Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne” between 2009 and 2012. Her work on “The Facts of Life” earned her two Young Artist Awards.

Early Life

Born on May 12, 1969, in New York City, Fields is the daughter of actress and director Chip Fields-Hurd. She grew up with her younger sister, Alexis, who also pursued an acting career. From a young age, Fields showcased her acting skills by featuring in several television commercials and episodes of well-known series like “Good Times.”

Career

Kim Fields’ career took off with her casting as Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey on the NBC sitcom “The Facts of Life,” where she stayed for the show’s entire run from 1979 to 1988. The producers had to innovate visually as she was notably shorter than her co-stars; for instance, she occasionally wore roller skates in the first season to maneuver tricky camera angles. Fields eventually grew taller, which ironically led to her losing out on a role in “Diff’rent Strokes” due to her height being greater than that of star Gary Coleman. On “The Facts of Life,” she gained popularity for her character’s famous catchphrase, “We’re in troouu-ble,” often used throughout the series.

During her time on the sitcom, Fields developed an interest in a parallel music career and released two singles under the Critique Records label, with her first single inspired by disco.

The track “He Loves Me He Loves Me Not” became a minor club hit, followed by the release of “Dear Michael,” which managed to secure the 50^th spot on the R&B charts.

Fields took a break from acting to attend college before making her return to the screen in 1993 with an appearance on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” playing Will Smith’s love interest. That same year, she obtained a leading role in the successful Fox sitcom “Living Single,” staying with the show until its cancellation in 1998.

Following the cancellation of “Living Single,” Fields shifted her focus back to music and began performing with an R&B group named Impromp 2. Additionally, she ventured into directing, initially helming a few episodes of the Nickelodeon series “Kenan & Kel” while also appearing in two episodes. She later directed episodes for sitcoms like “Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns,” “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” and “Let’s Stay Together.”

Throughout the mid-2000s, Fields made appearances on television shows such as “One on One,” “The Golden Palace,” and “The Comeback.” In 2007, she reunited with her former “The Facts of Life” co-star, Lisa Whelchel, on “Good Morning Texas” to promote Whelchel’s surprise guest appearance in “Issues: We’ve All Got ‘Em.”

After tying the knot with Christopher Morgan, the couple collaborated on various projects, including producing and directing a Christmas television special titled “Holiday Love” in 2010, which was followed by a second episode in 2011.

In August 2015, Bravo announced Fields’ addition to the cast of its reality television series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” for its eighth season. However, she revealed in 2016 that she would not be returning for a second season. Around the same time, she shared that she was joining the cast of the 22^nd season of “Dancing with the Stars,” partnered with professional dancer Sasha Farber, ultimately placing eighth in the competition.

Fields took on the role of Theresa Newman in the Christian film “A Question of Faith” in 2017, marking her first co-starring role in a film.

In March 2020, Fields became part of the cast for “The Upshaws,” a sitcom created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes, which premiered on Netflix in May 2021. A few months later, the show was renewed for a second season which debuted on Netflix in June 2022. Fields stars as Regina Upshaw, the family matriarch.

Personal Life

Following her role in “The Facts of Life,” Fields took some time off from her acting career to pursue studies at Pepperdine University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1995, she entered into marriage with film producer Johnathan Franklin, and their union lasted until 2001. Subsequently, she began a relationship with Christopher Morgan, an actor known for his work on Broadway. They introduced their son to the world in 2007, a revelation made through “People” magazine. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in July 2007. During an appearance on the talk show “The Real” in 2013, Fields shared that they were expecting their second son, who was born in 2014.