julia louis-dreyfus net worth 2024
The American actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus is worth $250 million. Her most well-known role was in the 1989–1998 television series "Seinfeld," where she played Elaine Benes. In addition, she appeared in the HBO sitcom "Veep" from 2012 to 2019, for which she won several Emmys.
From 1982 to 1985, Julia debuted on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). She was able to showcase her comic talent and network with notable people like Larry David during her stint on Saturday Night Live. She was cast as Elaine Benes on "Seinfeld" by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld in 1989. She became a well-known comedy actress when audiences and critics praised her performance.
After "Seinfeld," Julia went on to become successful in the sitcom "The New Adventures of Old Christine," in which she portrayed the key role. She won more accolades for this role, including an Emmy.
She portrayed the fictional Vice President and eventual US President Selina Meyer in "Veep," one of her most well-known performances. Her work on "Veep" broke a record for the most Emmy wins by a lead actress in a comedy series and was hailed for its depth and sharp satire. She also won several other prizes.
Is Billionaire Julia Louis-Dreyfus?
Rumor has it that Julia Louis-Dreyfus's family's fortune has made her a billionaire. When her father Gerard Louis-Dreyfus passed away in 2016, he was worth billions of dollars.
Judith and Gerard Louis-Dreyfus separated when Julia was a little child. Her mother reared her primarily in New York and then, after her mother remarried, in Washington, D.C.
Leopold Louis-Dreyfus, Julia's great-great-grandfather, established the Louis Dreyfus Group in 1851. This business had great success in shipping and commerce. With about $120 billion in yearly revenue, the Louis Dreyfus Company is a multinational corporation that operates in a variety of industries, including finance, shipping, and agricultural.
Gerard, Julia's father, held a chairman position at Louis Dreyfus Energy Services, a trading company that specialized in natural gas and crude oil. Gerard had a $4 billion net worth at his passing.
Even though Julia isn't one today, she might become one in the future. The majority of her father's estate is managed by Phyllis B. Louis-Dreyfus, his widow. In the event that Phyllis's fortune is divided among Gerard's children, Julia may get a sizeable inheritance.
Julia acknowledged the magnitude of her father's business but denied having a 10-figure net worth when questioned about her potential inheritance.
Louis Dreyfus Company is still under the ownership of Julia's family. Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the cousin of her father, served as CEO of Adidas and then the Louis Dreyfus Group. Margarita, his wife, took over the company after his passing and it is currently valued at $4 billion.
Salary for "Seinfeld"
Julia received low pay for the first few seasons of "Seinfeld," as did her co-stars Michael Richards and Jason Alexander. In 1993, they successfully negotiated rises, bringing in $150,000 every episode, or around $3.8 million per season. They had planned to spend $1 million on each episode in 1997, but ended up spending $600,000 on each for the last season, or almost $15 million per. This is currently worth $24 million. Before inflation, they made roughly $45 million from "Seinfeld" in total.
Earnings from "Seinfeld" Syndication
Despite what many people think, Julia, Michael, and Jason do not get a lot of money from the approximately $4 billion in "Seinfeld" syndication deals. They only receive royalties, which total hundreds of thousands of dollars annually rather than millions, because they do not own any equity in the show. Conversely, syndication brought approximately $250 million apiece for Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld in 1998 alone.
"Veep" Pay
Julia received $500,000 per episode for the final seasons of "Veep." She was one of the highest-paid TV actresses in the world during her tenure on "Veep," earning approximately $8 million year from endorsement deals and other sources of income.
Childhood
On January 13, 1961, Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born in New York City. She is the oldest child of writer Judith LeFever and millionaire banker Gerard Louis-Dreyfus. Her mother remarried L. Thompson Bowles following her parents' divorce, and the two of them relocated to Washington, D.C. Julia's stepfather's job required them to move frequently when she was growing up.
Early Professional Life
After enrolling at Northwestern University, Julia decided to pursue acting. She received training from The Second City, a Chicago improv troupe. After becoming noticed while performing with The Practical Theatre Company, she joined the "Saturday Night Live" cast at the age of 21. At the time, she was the youngest member of the female cast. She spent her final year on SNL with Larry David. After leaving Saturday Night Live, she starred in a number of films, including "Christmas Vacation" with Chevy Chase and "Hannah and Her Sisters" starring Woody Allen.
"Seinfeld"
When Julia began appearing on NBC's "Seinfeld" as Elaine Benes in the early 1990s, her name became widely known. For nine seasons, she made nearly every appearance in an episode. After the pilot, her character was added, and for her portrayal, she won multiple prizes and praise from critics. In 1998, one of the most watched TV shows was the series finale.
Life Following "Seinfeld"
Julia had to deal with what the press dubbed the "Seinfeld Curse" following "Seinfeld," which was the notion that none of the show's stars would be as successful as Julia. Despite this, Julia was successful in 2005 when she had a guest appearance on "Arrested Development".
Her hit sitcom, "The New Adventures of Old Christine," on CBS, ran for five seasons in 2005. She was nominated multiple times and took home another Emmy. 2010 saw the end of the five-season program.
Julia then appeared in the sitcom "Veep" from 2012 until 2019 as Vice President Selina Meyer. The program received multiple accolades and enjoyed great success. In 2020, Julia secured a contract with Apple TV+ to create original programming.
2020 saw her costarring with Will Ferrell in "Downhill" and providing the voice of a character for Pixar's "Onward." She starred in the Marvel television series "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" in 2021, as well as in the 2022 film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". In 2024, she'll be in the next "Thunderbolts" movie.
Individual Life
Since 1987, Julia has been wed to comedian Brad Hall. Henry and Charlie are their two boys, and they were introduced at Northwestern University. Charlie is an actor, while Henry is a musician. During her first pregnancy, Julia miscarried around the time of the "Seinfeld" debut.
Lauren Bowles, Julia's mother's half-sister, is an actress. Phoebe and Emma, her two paternal half-sisters, were both deceased in 2018. Robert Louis-Dreyfus, Julia's cousin, was the owner of the football team Olympique de Marseille and the former CEO of Adidas.
Julia received a breast cancer diagnosis in September 2017. In October 2018, she declared her cancer-free. Julia has backed Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Al Gore's presidential campaigns.