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Madeleine West (Melanie Ann Weston) was born on 26 July, 1980 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian actress, author and director (born 1980). Discover Madeleine West's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
Popular As |
Melanie Ann Weston |
Occupation |
Actress · author · director |
Age |
43 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
26 July, 1980 |
Birthday |
26 July |
Birthplace |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Nationality |
Australia
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 43 years old group.
Madeleine West Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Madeleine West height is 165 cm .
Physical Status |
Height |
165 cm |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Madeleine West's Husband?
Her husband is Shannon Bennett (m. 2005)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Shannon Bennett (m. 2005) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
6 |
Madeleine West Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Madeleine West worth at the age of 43 years old? Madeleine West’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Australia. We have estimated Madeleine West's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Actress |
Madeleine West Social Network
Timeline
Melanie Ann Weston (born 26 July 1980), known professionally as Madeleine West, is an Australian actress, author and director.
In 1992, she entered the New South Wales Talented Child Drama Ensemble and later studied at Swinburne University of Technology, Tamworth Conservatorium of Music, and Riverina Drama Ensemble.
In January 2023, West revealed she was sexually abused as a child; the abuse began when she was 5 years old and continued for five years.
She said, "Part of the reason I went into acting was to wear someone else's skin, to hide what was actually happening in my life".
West's abuser was a man named Peter White, who used to be her neighbour.
In 2022, West decided to get justice against White, who was now a businessman, former plumber and who had a large family of his own.
West met White in his home.
Unbeknownst to White, she was wearing a recording wire.
White did not deny the abuse, but claimed he could not remember it.
He apologised to West and asked for forgiveness.
However, West later said that the man was not truly remorseful.
Her quest for justice revealed that White had abused other children, bringing the total of his victims to seven.
All the victims joined West in exposing White's abuse and this resulted in White being charged with 33 sexual offences.
White, aged 73, pleaded guilty in court and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with a minimum of nine years to be served before he can be considered for parole.
After commencing a degree in law at Deakin University, West deferred her studies indefinitely to turn to acting.
In 1999, West was awarded the 'Be Your Best' Performance Scholarship from the Australian Drug Foundation.
West's amateur theatre credits include Arsenic and Old Lace, Night Reflections, Theatre in the Raw, Bye Bye Birdie, and Snow Queen.
West joined the cast of Neighbours as Dee Bliss in 1999.
Two years later, she was nominated for the "Most Popular New Female Talent" Logie Award.
She is best known for her television roles, having played Dee Bliss and Andrea Somers on the soap opera Neighbours from 2000 to 2003 and on-off 2017 to 2020, high-class escort Mel on Satisfaction from 2007 to 2010, Dimity on House Husbands in 2013, Danielle McGuire in Underbelly and later Fat Tony & Co. In 2016, West joined the cast of The Wrong Girl.
She has also written a parenting book called Six Under Eight.
In March 2003, it was announced West was to leave Neighbours after her contract expired.
She filmed her final scenes in early April.
West was engaged to Shopping for Love co-host Pete Lazer, before entering into a relationship with Shannon Bennett, a restaurateur, in 2005.
Born Melanie Ann Weston, West was raised in Woodend.
She attended Woodend Primary School and eight high schools because her family followed her stepfather's engineering work around the country.
West began performing in front of family and friends at an early age.
In 2011, she joined the cast of Winners & Losers in the recurring role of Deidre Gross.
West previously turned down a role with the show due to being heavily pregnant with her third child.
In 2013, West appeared in series two of House Husbands as Dimity.
She also made a guest appearance in an episode of Mr & Mrs Murder as a receptionist.
In 2017, West returned to Neighbours to play Andrea Somers, a lookalike who posed as Dee Bliss.
West also joined the cast of The Wrong Girl as TV host Erica Jones.
Her first book titled Six Under Eight was published in March of that year, and West has since launched a series of children's books called Lily D, V.A.P.
West worked with former detective Gary Jubelin on the 2023 eight-part podcast series Predatory, which brings attention to child sexual abuse.
The podcast called for Australia's sex offender registry to be made public and for victims to be fairly compensated.