Molly Evangeline Goodman, known as Molly Goodman, is an American production coordinator, production assistant, and set dresser.
She is renowned for her behind-the-scenes work in television and film, including roles on shows like New Girl and Aquarius, while maintaining a private life as the only child of acclaimed actor John Goodman.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Molly Evangeline Goodman
- Stage Name: Molly Evangeline Goodman
- Born: August 31, 1990
- Age: 36 years old
- Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Caucasian (White)
- Occupation: Production Coordinator, Production Assistant, Set Dresser
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: John Stephen Goodman and Anna Beth Goodman
- Siblings: Unknown (only child)
- Spouse: Edd Benda
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $1 million USD
Early Life and Education
Molly Evangeline Goodman was born on August 31, 1990, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Raised by her parents, John Stephen Goodman and Anna Beth Goodman, in a supportive yet relatively shielded environment from intense Hollywood scrutiny.
Her father is a prominent actor known for roles in films like The Big Lebowski and series like Roseanne, while her mother has been a key supportive figure in the family.
As an only child, there are no publicly documented siblings. The family relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, for a period during her early years.
Molly pursued higher education at the University of Southern California (USC), specifically the School of Cinematic Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production, equipping her for a career in the entertainment industry focused on production rather than on-screen acting.
Career
Molly Evangeline Goodman entered the film and television industry in the early 2010s, building a career behind the camera as a production assistant, production coordinator, set dresser, and art department contributor.
She worked on notable projects, including New Girl (contributing to multiple episodes), The Last Tycoon, Aquarius, and others listed on industry databases like IMDb (sometimes credited as Molly Benda post-marriage).
Her roles involved production design, set dressing, and coordination tasks essential to on-set operations. Starting with early positions at platforms like Funny or Die as a producer and production designer around 2012.
Molly has maintained a low-profile professional path, avoiding reliance on her father’s fame while establishing her own credentials through consistent work in Hollywood’s production teams.
She continues in the industry, focusing on technical and logistical aspects of filmmaking and television production.
Social Media
Molly Evangeline Goodman does not have a social media account.
Personal Life
Molly Evangeline Goodman, 36, is married to filmmaker Edd Benda, with their wedding taking place in March 2022 after a long-term relationship that began during university around 2009, including an engagement in Santa Barbara in 2020. The couple shares mutual interests in film and creative pursuits.
No children are known. Past relationships are not publicly detailed beyond her marriage. She maintains a highly private personal life, prioritizing family bonds with her parents, crediting her mother and grandmother for instilling values, and staying out of the spotlight despite her father’s celebrity status.
She has been seen at events with her family and values stability and independence in her Hollywood-adjacent career.
Net Worth
Molly Evangeline Goodman’s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD. Her income primarily comes from her career in film and television production, including salaries as a production coordinator, production assistant, and set dresser on various projects.
Filmography
- New Girl (TV series) – Production Assistant / Art Department
- Aquarius (2015) – Production roles
- The Last Tycoon (2016) – Production roles
- Funny or Die projects (early career) – Producer / Production Designer