Lizzy Caplan Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Instagram, Parents, Net Worth, Age, Husband, Children, Wiki

Elizabeth Anne Caplan, widely known as Lizzy Caplan, is an American actress known for her roles as Virginia E. Johnson in Showtime’s Masters of Sex and Libby Epstein in FX on Hulu’s Fleishman Is in Trouble, both of which earned her Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

She made her acting debut on the television series Freaks and Geeks.

Profile

• Full Name: Elizabeth Anne Caplan
• Stage Name: Lizzy Caplan
• Born: 30, June 1982
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.63m
• Parent: Richard Caplan and Barbara Bragman
• Siblings: Julie Caplan and Ben Caplan
• Spouse: Tom Riley
• Boyfriend: Matthew Perry (ex)
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life And Education

Elizabeth Anne Caplan was born on June 30, 1982, in Los Angeles, California. She was raised by her parents, Richard Caplan and Barbara Bragman, alongside her two siblings, Julie and Ben Caplan.

She attended Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, graduating in 2000. Instead of pursuing higher education, she chose to focus on her acting career. Caplan is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, though her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Lizzy Caplan began her acting journey with a role in the television series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000), marking her introduction to Hollywood. She gained widespread recognition with her breakout role as Janis Ian in the cult classic Mean Girls (2004).

This success led to notable roles in projects such as Cloverfield (2008), which earned her a Saturn Award nomination, as well as television series like Related (2005–2006) and The Class (2006–2007), further establishing her presence in the industry.

Caplan‘s career reached new heights with her portrayal of Virginia E. Johnson in Showtime’s critically acclaimed drama Masters of Sex (2013–2016). Her compelling performance earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

She continued to showcase her versatility by appearing in films such as Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), 127 Hours (2010), and The Interview (2014). Her success on television also continued with standout roles in Castle Rock (2019) and FX’s Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022), the latter earning her another Emmy nomination.

In recent years, Caplan has embraced diverse roles, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile actress. She starred in Paramount+’s psychological thriller series Fatal Attraction (2023) and is set to appear in Netflix’s highly anticipated Zero Day (2025).

With her ability to seamlessly transition between comedy, drama, and thriller genres, Caplan continues to establish herself as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and respected performers.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @thelizzycaplan
• Twitter handle: @LizzyCOfficial

Personal Life

Lizzy Caplan is married to British actor Tom Riley, whom she met in January 2015 while filming. The couple quickly formed a strong bond and got engaged in May 2016 before tying the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Italy in September 2017.

Their relationship has remained private yet enduring, and in 2021, they welcomed their son, Alfie. Before her marriage to Riley, Caplan was in a long-term relationship with actor Matthew Perry from 2006 to 2012.

Filmography

• Orange County (2002) – Party Girl
• Mean Girls (2004) – Janis Ian
• Love Is the Drug (2006) – Sara Weller
• Crashing (2007) – Jacqueline
• Cloverfield (2008) – Marlena Diamond
• My Best Friend’s Girl (2008) – Ami
• Crossing Over (2009) – Marla
• Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) – April Drennan
• 127 Hours (2010) – Sonja Ralston
• High Road (2011) – Sheila
• Save the Date (2012) – Sarah
• Bachelorette (2012) – Gena Myers
• 3,2,1… Frankie Go Boom (2012) – Lassie
• Queens of Country (2012) – Jolene Gillis
• The Interview (2014) – Agent Lacey
• The Night Before (2015) – Diana
• Now You See Me 2 (2016) – Lula May
• Allied (2016) – Bridget Vatan
• The Disaster Artist (2017) – Herself
• Extinction (2018) – Alice

Net Worth

Lizzy Caplan has an estimated net worth of $5 million, primarily earned through her successful career in television and film. Her notable roles in Mean Girls, Masters of Sex, and Now You See Me 2 have contributed significantly to her financial success.