Rhea Perlman: The talented, discreet actress who conquered Hollywood
A unique destination
Rhea Perlman was born in 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, into a modest family. Her father was a toy salesman and her mother was a secretary. At that time, nothing indicated that she would become a star, even winning several Emmy awards.
Your meeting with Danny DeVito
Perlman began her career in theater, performing in small independent productions. In 1972, she landed a role in the short film 'Hot Dogs for Gauguin', where she met Danny DeVito, who later became her husband.
A decade of small roles
The actress accumulated small roles on television for about ten years. Overshadowed by the fame of Danny DeVito, it was with the character Carla Tortelli, on the sitcom 'Cheers' (1982–1993), that Rhea Perlman finally gained prominence and recognition of her own.
The character Carla Tortelli
In the series, she played the irreverent Carla Tortelli, a waitress with an explosive temper. With four Emmy awards for the role, she established herself as one of the great icons of 1980s television's acid humor.
The art of keeping your feet on the ground
But Rhea never let fame go to her head. If Carla Tortelli opened the doors to stardom, the actress always kept her feet on the ground, without illusions of grandeur.
Discreet and essential
Thus, Rhea Perlman became a key player for the producers: an actress who knows how to be indispensable on stage without ever overshadowing her colleagues.
Matilda (1996)
In 1996, Perlman starred in the comedy 'Matilda', directed by her husband Danny DeVito, playing a terrible mother, as hateful as she is funny. Proof that sarcastic humor comes naturally to her.
Rhea Perlman is not a diva
Without scandals or stardom, Rhea Perlman masters the art of being present in a discreet, constant and authentic way.
Separated yes, but inseparable
After 35 years of marriage and three children, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito separated in 2012, but decided not to make the divorce official. They maintain a close and affectionate relationship, focused on mutual respect and the history they have built together.
A surprise return in 'Barbie' (2023)
In 2023, Rhea made a remarkable return in 'Barbie', with an unexpected and moving scene. Her participation won over the audience and did not go unnoticed.
