Is Erika Eleniak A-List?
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No — Erika Eleniak is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1989
"Baywatch" Breakthrough
Lost A-list status in 1992
Dropped to B tier — "Under Siege" Role
Ranking Timeline
1982D$0.01M
"E.T." Debut
She has a small role in "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
1989A▲▲▲$0.2M+$0.19M
"Baywatch" Breakthrough
Her role as Shauni McClain catapults her to fame.
1992B▼$1.5M+$1.3M
"Under Siege" Role
She stars in "Under Siege" with Steven Seagal.
1993B$2.5M+$1M
"Beverly Hillbillies" Film
She appears in "The Beverly Hillbillies" movie.
2000C▼$4M+$1.5M
Steady Film Work
Eleniak continues to work in film and television.
2026C$5M+$1M
Legacy of "Baywatch"
Eleniak's career is defined by her "Baywatch" role.
Last updated: February 21, 2026