Sarah Shahi is an American actress. She portrayed the major character Det. Dani Reese in Life, and had a supporting role in Alias. In 2018, she starred in the series Reverie. In 2019, she appeared in a recurring role in City on a Hill on Showtime, and appeared in seven episodes of the series The Rookie as romantic interest Jessica Russo. In 2023, she received praise for her role as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Zahra Bankston in Red, White & Royal Blue.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
She was born on the 10th of January 1980, in Euless, Texas, United States.
| Birth Name | Aahoo Jahansouzshahi |
| Nickname | Sarah |
| Date of Birth | 10th of January 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Euless, Texas, United States |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Former NFL Cheerleader |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Islam |
Education
Shahi attended Trinity High School in Euless, Texas. She later studied at Southern Methodist University, majoring in English and Opera, before pursuing a full-time career in entertainment.
Family Details
- Father – Abbas Jahansouzshahi
- Mother – Mah Monir Soroush Azar
- Siblings – Cyrus Shahi (Brother) and Samantha Shahi (Sister)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Sarah Shahi has dated –
- Steve Howey
- Adam Demos
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Shahi is best known for portraying Carmen de la Pica Morales in Showtime’s groundbreaking series The L Word. She gained major recognition for her role as Kate Reed in the legal drama Fairly Legal. She earned critical acclaim for playing the skilled assassin Sameen Shaw in CBS’s Person of Interest. Shahi rose to global popularity with her lead role as Billie Connelly in Netflix’s hit romantic drama Sex/Life. She is also widely known for her recurring role as Detective Angela Lopez in ABC’s The Rookie. Sarah is admired for portraying strong, confident, and emotionally complex female characters across television and film.
Television Debut
In 2000, Sarah made her television debut in City Guys in a guest appearance role (Cheerleader).
Film Debut
In 2003, Shahi made her film debut with the comedy film, Old School, where she appeared as Erica.
Sarah Shahi Net worth
Sarah Shahi has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook– Sarah Shahi
- Instagram – sarahshahi
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sarah Shahi
- Shahi was born Aahoo Jahansouzshah and raised in Euless, Texas. Her father, Abbas Jahansouzshahi, and her mother, Mahmonir Soroushazar, an interior designer, divorced when she was ten years old.
- Her mother was born in Spain to an Iranian father and a Spanish mother. Her father is from Iran. Her father’s family left Iran two years before the Iranian Revolution.
- Shahi adopted Sarah as her name in second grade after hearing the Starship song “Sara” because she was “tormented” by other children about her birth name, Aahoo.
- As a teenager, in 1997, she won several beauty contests and took first place in the Miss Fort Worth USA pageant.
- She joined the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and was part of the 1999-2000 squad. She also appeared on the cover of their 2000 calendar.
- While working as an extra on the set of Dr. T & the Women (2000), she met director Robert Altman, who encouraged her to move to Hollywood to pursue a career as an actress.
- In 2005, she appeared in the supporting character role of DJ Carmen de la Pica Morales on The L Word, which she joined in its second season.
- Shahi was the first ghost in Supernatural, the CW paranormal drama series. She had recurring roles in several TV series, such as Alias, in which she played “Jenny”; and Dawson’s Creek, where she was “Sadia Shaw”.
- In 2005, she played Carmen on The L Word, Kate Reed in the USA Network legal drama Fairly Legal, Sameen Shaw on the CBS crime drama Person of Interest, Billie on the Netflix series Steve Howey, and Dr. Gabriela Torabi in Hulu thriller series Paradise.
- Shahi was named number 90 on the Maxim “Hot 100 of 2005” list, moving up to number 66 in 2006and 36 in 2012. She appeared on the cover of Maxim’s 2012 ‘TV’s Hottest Girls’ Issue in October 2012. She ranked number 5 on the AfterEllen.com hot list in 2007.
- She also appeared on HBO’s The Sopranos, in the episode Kennedy and Heidi as “Sonya Aragon”, a stripper and a college student who spends a weekend with Tony after a death in his family.
- Although uncredited by most sources, Sarah also appeared in the Jackie Chan film, Rush Hour 3, as one of the girls being handcuffed along with Mia Tyler for a traffic offense by Chris Tucker early in the film. She also starred with Damian Lewis in the NBC show, Life.
- In August 2020, Shahi started filming Sex/Life, a Netflix series inspired by BB Easton’s book “44 Chapters About 4 Men”, in Toronto, Canada. She was cast as Adrianna Tomaz in the 2022 DCEU film Black Adam opposite Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sarah Shahi?
She is an American actress and former NFL cheerleader known for her roles in The L Word, Person of Interest, and Sex/Life.
What is the real name of Sarah Shahi?
Her real name is Aahoo Jahansouzshahi.
What is the age of Sarah Shahi?
She is 46 years old (10th of January 1980).
What is Sarah Shahi Height?
The Height of Sarah is 1.60 m (5′3”).
What is Sarah Shahi Weight?
The Weight of Shahi is 53 kg (117 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Sarah Shahi?
She has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Sarah Shahi Famous?
She is best known for portraying Carmen de la Pica Morales in The L Word, Kate Reed in Fairly Legal, Sameen Shaw in Person of Interest, Billie Connelly in Netflix’s Sex/Life, and Detective Angela Lopez in The Rookie. She is widely admired for portraying strong, confident, and multidimensional female characters.