Sarah Shahi is an American actress and former NFL cheerleader best known for her captivating screen presence, versatility, and strong female roles across television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her performances in television series such as The L Word, Fairly Legal, Person of Interest, The Rookie, and the hit Netflix drama Sex/Life. She ranked number 5 on the AfterEllen.com hot list in 2007. With a career spanning over two decades, Sarah Shahi has established herself as one of television’s most recognizable leading actresses.
Birth Name
Aahoo Jahansouzshahi
Nickname
Sarah
Profession
Actress, Model, Former NFL Cheerleader
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Sarah Shahi was born on the 10th of January 1980, in Euless, Texas, United States.
Age
She’s currently 46 years old.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
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
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 3 inches
- In centimeters – 160 cm
- In meters – 160 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 53 kg
- In Pounds – 117 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Shahi 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. Before entering acting, she was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and worked as an NFL cheerleader, which helped launch her entertainment career.
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 $5 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook– Sarah Shahi
- Instagram – sarahshahi
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sarah Shahi
- Sarah’s birth name, Aahoo Jahansouzshahi, reflects her Persian heritage. She is a former NFL cheerleader and a descendant of a 19th-century Persian Shah.
- 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.
- 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”.
- She became a fan favorite in her role as the Mexican-American DJ “Carmen de la Pica Morales” in the Showtime series, The L Word, which she joined in its second season. Sarah did not renew her contract with the show for a fourth season and, consequently, her character was written out.
- Shahi was named number 90 on the Maxim “Hot 100 of 2005” list, moving up to number 66 in 2006 and 36 in 2012. She appeared on the cover of Maxim’s 2012 ‘TV’s Hottest Girls’ Issue in October 2012.
- However, she is best-known for her main role as “Sameen Shaw” on the CBS show Person of Interest playing a CIA agent turned-vigilante with a heart of gold.
- 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.
- Shahi started filming Sex/Life, a Netflix series inspired by BB Easton’s book “44 Chapters About 4 Men”, in Toronto, Canada.
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 Educational Background?
She 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.
What is Sarah Shahi Known For?
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.
What is the Net worth of Sarah Shahi?
She has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2026.