Janet Leigh Holden, previously known for her work as an assistant director in Hollywood during the 1990s, recently filed for divorce from her husband, actor Eric McCormack, after 26 years of marriage. Their relationship initially started during the filming of CBS Western drama Lonesome Dove: The Series in 1994, where McCormack portrayed Colonel Francis Clay Mosby, and Holden worked as an assistant director.
Their romance began discreetly during the first season of Lonesome Dove, as McCormack revealed in a 2007 interview with The Guardian, stating that they had a secret affair during that time. Eventually, they went public about their relationship at the wrap party for Lonesome Dove’s first season in December 1994 and eventually tied the knot on August 3, 1997. After their marriage, Holden became more publicly recognized due to her connection with McCormack, although she transitioned away from her career in Hollywood.
Holden’s professional credits as an assistant director include work in Lonesome Dove, 1996 TV movies like “Angel Flight Down” and “Portraits Of A Killer,” as well as the 1997 movie “The Edge.” Her last credited work, as per IMDb, dates back to the 1997 movie “Mr. Magoo,” indicating her departure from the industry after her marriage.
Despite discontinuing her career post-marriage and being financially supported primarily by McCormack, Holden maintains an estimated net worth of $500,000, primarily attributed to her work as a second-unit director. In contrast, Eric McCormack, known for his role as Will Truman in the NBC sitcom “Will & Grace,” boasts a substantial net worth of $20 million, reflecting his successful and lucrative career in acting.
