Bridgette Wilson, also known as Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, is a multi-talented American actress, model, and singer. She gained fame as the wife of tennis legend Pete Sampras and has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. From her early days as a model, where she was crowned Miss Teen USA in 1990, to her successful acting career, Wilson has appeared in a variety of movies and television shows. Additionally, she has showcased her musical abilities through her own albums and collaborations with other artists. Bridgette Wilson is a true talent with a diverse range of skills.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Bridgette Leann Wilson, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
- Age: 50 Years, 50 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Spouse/Ex-: Pete Sampras
- Father: Dale Wilson
- Mother: Kathy Wilson
- Siblings: Tracy Wilson — Sister
- Occupation:
- Models
- Actresses
- Height: 5’9″ (175 cm), 5’9″ Females
- U.S. State: Oregon
- Education: Gold Beach High School
Career
Bridgette Wilson began her acting career after winning the 1990 Miss Teen USA title. She made her first television appearance as Lisa Fenimore in the TV series ‘Santa Barbara’ and then as Ginger in the series ‘Saved by the Bell’. She then transitioned to the big screen in 1993, starring in the movie ‘Last Action Hero’. Over the next few years, she appeared in several films including ‘Higher Learning’, ‘Billy Madison’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, and ‘Nixon’. In 1996, Wilson appeared in the films ‘Final Vendetta’ and ‘Unhook the Stars’, and in 1997, she was cast in films and TV films such as ‘Nevada’, ‘The Stepsister’, ‘The Real Blonde’, ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’, and ‘Marina’. She continued to work in movies such as ‘Starstruck’, ‘The Suburbans’, ‘Love Stinks’, and ‘House on Haunted Hill’. In 2000, she was offered the TV programme ‘The $treet’ and the film ‘Beautiful’. Two years later, she appeared in the films ‘Buying the Cow’ and ‘Extreme Ops’, as well as an episode of the television series ‘Frasier’. She also guest-starred in ‘CSI: Miami’ and ‘Beyond the Glory’. In 2005, she starred in the movie ‘Shopgirl’, and in 2008, she appeared in the film ‘Phantom Punch’.
Singing Career
In addition to her acting career, Bridgette Wilson is also a singer. In 1994, she released her album titled ‘I Only Wanna Be with You’ under the label King Records. Two years later, her second album ‘Gimme a Kiss’ was released under the same label. In 2002, she appeared in Tommy Shane Steiner’s single ‘What We’re Gonna Do About It’ from the album ‘Then Came the Night’.
Personal Life
Bridgette Wilson was born as Bridgette Leann Wilson on September 25, 1973, in Gold Beach, Oregon, United States. She attended Gold Beach High School and graduated in 1991. Wilson married tennis player Pete Sampras in 2000 and they have two children together, Christian Charles and Ryan Nikolaos. In 2014, the couple purchased a luxurious house in Bel Air, California.