Afton Smith is a famous American actress and author who is best recognized for her role as Ursula’s Friend in George of the Jungle (1997). She has three kids along with her ex-husband, an American actor Brendan Fraser. They got separated in 2007. The reason behind 11 years of marriage divorce is not usual, as there was a lot of drama.
How Much Net Worth Does She Have? Career Insights
Afton Smith’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million.
Afton Smith commenced her career with a crime drama in 1987. Crime drama, namely Less Than Zero. Although, it was Pyrates and Fried Green Tomatoes which gave her fame.
Afton Smith Fraser has appeared in movies like Less Than Zero, Once Again as Girl, Reality Bites, George of the Jungle, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.
Former actress Afton Smith is also an author. She commenced her writing career since she left her acting career. Afton Smith’s first book was published in 2004, Hollywood Picks the Classics: A Guide for the Beginner and the Aficionado.
She released her second book in 2011, which was targeted at children. In collaboration with Afton Smith’s mother, Miriam Smith, and Margo Smithwick, book named Point to Happy: For Children on the Autism Spectrum.
Is Afton Smith Still Married?
Afton Smith was married from 1998 to 2008. She was married to one year younger American actor, voiceover artist, and producer Brendan Fraser. He is one of the successful actors who has worked in movies like The Mummy, Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, etc.
He was in a private boy’s boarding school Upper Canada College in Toronto. From Cornish College of the Arts, he graduated in 1990.
Afton Smith and Brendan Fraser met on 4 July 1993. She and Brendan met on the Fourth of July at Winona Ryder’s house while attending a barbecue. After that, they dated for almost four years before getting engaged in October 1997. There is not much information about their romance as girlfriend boyfriend cause they had to keep it private.
On 27 September 1998, Afton Smith and Brendan Fraser got married. Together they had three sons Griffin Arthur Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser, and Leland Francis Fraser.
Why Did Afton Smith And Brendan Fraser Get Divorced?
Afton and Brendon separated in 2007. The reason behind the separation was Afton Smith doubts her husband due to the rumored closeness of actor Brendan Fraser with his The Mummy co-star. The closeness between The Mummy stars brought trouble in the Afton Smith and Brendan Fraser marriage. And in 2008, former couple Afton Smith and Brendan divorced each other after 11 years of marriage.
After divorce, their sons’ custody was given equally to both, but their sons lived with Afton Smith. According to the court, Brendan Fraser had to pay $900,000 of annual alimony, which meant he had to give $50,000 monthly and $300000 as child support to Anton Smith.
But due to a back injury after few years, he demanded to reduce it, he provided all necessary medical documents and expenses.
Afton accused her ex-husband was hiding financial assets and movie contracts before the divorce. She claimed that Brendan hid a $ 9 million in film contract while settling the divorce in February 2009.
Does Afton Smith Have Kids?
Afton Smith and Brendan Fraser were married for 11 years before separating. During these 11 years, they were blessed with three sons. First son Griffin Arthur Fraser was born on 17 September 2002, after four years of marriage. He has autistic. Second son Holden Fletcher Fraser was born on August 16, 2004. Last and their third son Leland Francis Fraser was born on May 2, 2006.
After divorce, custody of their three sons was given equally to both of them. But the children live with Afton Smith in Greenwich. Both Afton Smith and Brendan Fraser have kept their children live away from media.
Who Is Afton Smith?
Afton Smith is a 53 years old American actress born on December 3, 1967, in Northport, Long Island, New York, the USA, with sun sign Sagittarius. She has a height of 5 feet 7 inches or 1.71 meters and a weight of 68 kg or 149.91 lbs.
There is not much information about her family as she has not disclosed her family much.
She had graduated from her higher school in Los Angles in 1985. She joined Upper Canada College in 1989 and completed her graduation from there.