Introduction

Some celebrities become famous after marrying a celebrity. Others don’t get famous until their marriage comes to an end – actress Anna Faris’ ex-husband rose to popularity almost 10 years after their divorce! So who is Ben Indra, and why has there been more interest in him in recent years?

Early life and education

Benjamin Jeffery Indra was born on February 23, 1979 in Sonoma County, California, USA. He spent most of his childhood in his hometown with his parents, whose names have not been made public. It is also unknown if he has any siblings.

He belongs to white ethnicity and holds US citizenship.

There is no information about Indra’s education, and so it is not known what high school he attended, or whether he has a university degree. He, however didn’t have a good relationship with his parents, which led to him leaving home as soon as he turned 18.

Career

Indra first appeared on TV in 1999 when he was a guest on season 4 of the show “Undressed”. That same year, he portrayed Bradley in Jon Ward’s horror film “Lovers Lane” alongside Anna Faris, Diedre Kilgore and Carter Roy.

In 2000, Indra starred in the horror film “Voodoo Academy”, portraying Mike McCready. He was also cast in the films “Tempest Eye” and “Damaged Goods” during the year, and the following year he guest starred in “Kate Brasher”, a TV series about a single mother raising two teenage sons, and co-starred in the drama short “Rites” alongside Billy O’Sullivan.

In 2001, he was cast as Josh in the sitcom about a single father raising two daughters called “Raising Dad” with colleagues Bob Saget, Kat Dennings and Brie Larson.

However, the show was canceled in 2002 after its second season.

Indra’s last TV appearance was in the TV series “Love, Inc.”, in the season one episode titled “Thick and Thin”, playing the role of Colefax.

Marriage to Anna Faris and personal life

Indra met actress Anna Faris on the set of “Lovers Lane” in 1999. Faris is best known for her comedic roles in movies such as “Scary Movie”, “The Hot Chick”, “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” and “The dictator”. Faris also had a brief career as a voice actor, as she voiced several characters in the films “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”, “Alvin and the Chipmunks”, and “The Emoji Movie”.

The couple started dating soon after their first meeting. Sources saying that Indra proposed to Faris twice, after asking her father’s permission to marry his daughter. The first time, he took Faris to an antique shop, where he wanted her to find a ring for herself, but she refused as they were on their way to lunch at a local burrito shop and didn’t take his humble attempt seriously. . The second time Indra decided to be traditional, he bought her a beautiful, expensive ring and proposed on a bended knee at the expensive Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California.

They tied the knot in June 2004, but there is no information about the ceremony except that it was private, undisclosed, and not a single photo of the event has been leaked.

In 2007, Faris was filming “Take Me Home Tonight” when she met Chris Pratt. The two felt a spark, which was only amplified by the problems that arose in her marriage. According to Faris herself, she called Indra in March 2007 and said she wanted a divorce because she had fallen for another man. At first he thought she was joking, or that she was tired, but he soon realized she was serious.

They separated just a few days after the phone call and filed for divorce, which was finalized in February 2008. They had a $900,000 settlement, and the pair divided their property, with Ben receiving a share of Faris’ royalties.

Just a few months later, Faris announced her engagement to Chris Pratt.

The marriage between Faris and Indra was kept a secret until Faris published her memoir titled “Unqualified” in 2017.

Just a few months after her book saw the light of day, Faris and Pratt filed for divorce.

Nothing is known about Indra’s life after the divorce. He quit his acting career after marrying Faris and disappeared from the public eye. He is not romantically linked to anyone; he does not appear to have any official social media accounts.

Net value

Although he did not have a long and fruitful acting career, Indra still earned a good amount of money from it as well as from his divorce from Anna Faris.

After the divorce, they sold their property in Los Angeles, California for $1.99 million! At the time of the couple’s split, his net worth was estimated around $750,000. On the other hand, as of May 2020, Faris’ net worth is estimated at $30 million – more than 20 times more than her ex-husband’s worth!

Physical Characteristics

During the time he was active on TV, he was considered an attractive man with an athletic build. He is about 5 feet 8 inches (1.68 m) tall, with an unknown weight and vital dimensions. He has black hair and dark green eyes.