Katee Sackhoff's Husband, Net Worth, Movies and TV Shows Back in Spotlight as She Opens Up About Weight Loss for 'Another Life'

Katee Sackhoff has opened up about the hidden cost of Hollywood transformation — revealing that extreme weight loss for a Netflix role left her with serious health consequences, including the sudden loss of her period.

The 45-year-old sci-fi icon, best known for Battlestar Galactica and The Mandalorian, admitted that the intense physical demands of preparing for Another Life pushed her body past its limit.

Her raw confession has reignited public curiosity around her private life, from her marriage and net worth to the full scope of her celebrated career on screen.

Katee Sackhoff Details Gruelling Weight Loss Regimen

Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Sackhoff described the intense routine she followed while filming the space drama.

She reportedly restricted her calorie intake to around 1,500 calories per day to fit the character's lean, high-stress appearance as astronaut Niko Breckinridge. The actress told The Joe Rogan Experience that she pushed herself too far physically and mentally, saying: 'I got myself so low that my menstruation stopped. And I was like, "oh, this is too low. This is really low."'

Her revelation, first reported by TMZ, has prompted widespread discussion about the pressures actors face to maintain specific body images for demanding roles.

The Role That Sparked Her Transformation

Another Life, which aired on Netflix between 2019 and 2021, followed a space exploration crew on a perilous interstellar mission. Sackhoff led the series as Niko Breckinridge, a commander facing psychological and physical strain in deep space.

Filming required long shooting days and heavy action sequences, and Sackhoff revealed that she felt compelled to embody the toughness and exhaustion of her character through a significant physical transformation.

While the series earned mixed reviews, her dedication to realism drew praise from fans of the genre.

Her Most Notable Movies and TV Shows

Over the past two decades, Katee Sackhoff has become a familiar face in science fiction. Her breakout role came in Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009), where she played fighter pilot Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace. The role established her reputation as one of television's strongest female leads.

She later joined the Star Wars universe, voicing Bo-Katan Kryze in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, before portraying the same character in Disney+'s The Mandalorian.

She has also starred in the Netflix series Longmire and the 2013 action film Riddick.

In 2024, Sackhoff reprised her Star Wars role in the animated anthology Tales of the Empire, continuing her long-running connection to the franchise.

Who Is Katee Sackhoff's Husband?

Sackhoff is married to Canadian actor and writer Robin Gadsby, whom she met on the set of Another Life. The pair married in 2021 and have a daughter together.

The couple frequently collaborate on creative ventures and appear together at conventions and fan events.

Katee Sackhoff's Net Worth and Career Milestones

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Katee Sackhoff's estimated net worth stands at around $6 million (£4.5 million) in 2025. Her earnings stem from a successful television career, voice acting roles, and appearances at major conventions.

Her long-running work in Battlestar Galactica and The Mandalorian contributed significantly to her income, while projects such as Another Life and her voice work for Star Wars titles continue to generate residual revenue.

Sackhoff is also expected to appear at Comic Con Liverpool in November 2025, where she will meet fans and discuss her future projects.