What is Chris Zylka's net worth? Paris Hilton's former fiance gets charged with misdemeanor after turning himself in

Chris Zylka, the American actor and model known for his roles in The Secret Circle, The Leftovers, and The Amazing Spider-Man, rose to prominence in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The actor has a net worth of $500,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

While he has built a career in mainstream and independent productions, his personal life has often made headlines, particularly his high-profile engagement to Paris Hilton in 2018. Recently, Zylka was in the spotlight for legal reasons after turning himself into authorities following a December 4 incident.

On Monday, December 16, Chris Zylka and his attorney, Jeffrey Goodman, appeared in Warren Municipal Court in Ohio. The actor turned himself in more than 10 days after a warrant was issued for his arrest. According to court records obtained by People, Zylka faces two felony charges and three misdemeanors connected to an incident earlier in the month.

Authorities reported that on December 4, Zylka was seen attempting to enter vehicles in the middle of the road. When police arrived, they observed that the 10 Things I Hate About You alum appeared to be "foaming at the mouth." It was possibly under the influence of drugs, exhibiting what they described as an "excited delirium state."

The situation escalated when officers tried to detain Zylka, who reportedly resisted arrest, requiring three officers to handcuff him. Paramedics on the scene administered ketamine to subdue him.

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Chris Zylka faces legal battle after December 4 incident, contests felony charges

The actor, who was briefly engaged to Paris Hilton in 2018, is currently facing six charges stemming from the December 4 incident. According to the court records obtained by the outlet, the individual faces two felony charges—assault and attempting to commit an offense—along with three misdemeanor charges: disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and aggravated menacing.

Chris Zylka's legal team has since contested three charges, including the two felonies and the misdemeanor for disorderly conduct. Following his court appearance on December 16, records show that four of the five warrants issued for Zylka's arrest were recalled. Despite this, the misdemeanor charges for resisting arrest and aggravated menacing remain uncontested.

The My Super Psycho Sweet 16 actor had previously been admitted to the hospital for treatment following the December 4 arrest, as confirmed by Detective Sergeant Eric Laprocina.

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Chris Zylka: From teen dramas to acclaimed roles in The Leftovers and The Amazing Spider-Man

Born Christopher Michael Settlemire on May 9, 1985, in Warren, Ohio, Chris Zylka grew up in a working-class family. He later adopted his mother's maiden name, Zylka, for his professional career. An active athlete at Howland High School, Zylka initially pursued art studies before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

Chris Zylka began his entertainment career by modeling gigs before landing guest roles on TV shows such as 90210 and Hannah Montana. His breakthrough came in 2009 when he secured a recurring role in 10 Things I Hate About You. Zylka's profile significantly grew when he starred as Jake Armstrong in The Secret Circle from 2011 to 2012.

This was followed by his portrayal of Flash Thompson in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), which introduced him to a larger audience. His most acclaimed role came with HBO's The Leftovers (2014-2017), where he portrayed Tom Garvey. The series received widespread praise, with Chris Zylka's performance marking a shift from teen-oriented roles to more mature, dramatic projects.

In 2018, his engagement to socialite Paris Hilton became a topic of international headlines. The relationship ended later that year, but Zylka has since focused on maintaining his acting career.

Chris Zylka is next scheduled to appear in court on January 17, where the contested charges are expected to be addressed.