Elizabeth Smart is an American child safety activist and commentator for ABC News. Her life and abduction have been the subject of numerous non-fiction books and films. She gained national attention at age 14 when she was abducted from Salt Lake City by Brian David Mitchell.
Elizabeth Smart Biography
| Full Name | Elizabeth Anne Smart |
| Nickname | Elizabeth Smart |
| Profession | Activist and commentator |
| Date of Birth | 3 November 1987 |
| Age | 39 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Bryant Middle School East High School |
| College | Brigham Young University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Music in harp performance |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
| @elazabeth_smart_official |
Elizabeth Smart Age
Elizabeth Anne Smart was born on 3 November 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. She is 39 years old as of 2026, and her zodiac sign is Scorpion.
Elizabeth Smart Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Mathew Gilmore |
| Spouse/Husband | Mathew Gilmore (m. 2012) |
| Children | Three – Chloe, James, and Olivia |
Elizabeth Smart Family
| Father’s Name | Edward Smart Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Lois Smart |
| Brother’s Name | William Smart, Edward Smart, Andrew Smart, and Charles Smart |
| Sister’s Name | Mary Katherine Smart |
Elizabeth Smart Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 167 cm In meters – 1.67 m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
Elizabeth Smart Net Worth
Activist Elizabeth Smart has a net worth of $10 million, as of early 2026. Her wealth primarily comes from book sales, including her memoir My Story, and her career as a motivational speaker. Elizabeth also earns money from her speaking engagements and social appearances.
| Net Worth (approx) | $10 million (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $300,000 |
| Salary (approx) | Not a fixed salary |
| Income Source | Books sales, speaking engagement, social media etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Elizabeth Smart
- Elizabeth Smart was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edward and Lois Smart.
- She attended Bryant Middle School and graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City.
- She enrolled in Brigham Young University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music in harp performances.
- At age 14, on 5 June 2002, she was abducted at knifepoint from her bedroom in her family’s house.
- Following her kidnapping, Elizabeth was held captive for 9 months and tied up, threatened with death, and raped daily.
- She was rescued by police officers on March 12, 2003, on a public street in Sandy, Utah, 18 miles from her home.
- Her kidnapper, Wanda Ileen Barzee, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, and David Mitchell was sentenced to two life terms in federal prison.
- Smart has gone on to work as an activist and advocate for missing persons.
- In 2011, it was announced that she would be a commentator for ABC News, mainly focusing on missing persons.
- A television movie, The Elizabeth Smart Story, was made in 2003, based on the book by Smart’s father.
- In October 2009, she spoke at the 2009 Women’s Conference in California on the topic of overcoming obstacles in life.
- Elizabeth Smart has played the harp on national television in the United States.
- In February 2014, Smart testified before the Utah State House of Representatives in favor of HB 286.
- In 2018, she published Where There’s Hope: Helping, Movie Forward, and Never Giving Up with St. Martin’s Press.
FAQ:
How old is Elizabeth Smart?
Activist Elizabeth Smart is 39 years, old as of 2026.
Who is Elizabeth Smart’s husband?
Elizabeth Smart is married to Matthew Gilmour (m. 2012)
What is Elizabeth Smart’s net worth?
Elizabeth Smart has a net worth of $10 million, as of 2026.