julia louis-dreyfus net worth 2024
American
actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a $250 million fortune. Her most
well-known role was that of Elaine Benes in the venerable television
series "Seinfeld." From 1989 to1998, Julia portrayed Elaine on
"Seinfeld" for nine seasons. In addition, she has starred in other
popular programs, such as HBO's "Veep," which aired from 2012 to 2019
and won her numerous Emmys.
From 1982 to 1985, Julia appeared on
"Saturday Night Live" (SNL). Her appearance on SNL helped showcase her
comedic abilities and paved the way for her success in the future. She
met Larry David on Saturday Night Live, and he eventually put her
opposite Jerry Seinfeld as Elaine on "Seinfeld." Julia won multiple
honors for her portrayal of Elaine, which was praised by both reviewers
and fans.
In "The New Adventures of Old Christine," Julia
starred after "Seinfeld," and it brought her more accolades, including
an Emmy. She portrayed Vice President and eventual US President Selina
Meyer in "Veep," one of her most significant performances. Her portrayal
on "Veep" won her numerous Emmys and recognition for her dramatic and
humorous abilities.
Is wealthy Julia Louis-Dreyfus?
Rumor
has it that Julia Louis-Dreyfus's family's money, rather than her
acting prowess, is the reason she became a billionaire. When he died in
2016, her father, Gerard Louis-Dreyfus, was worth billions of dollars.
Judith
and Gerard Louis-Dreyfus had a daughter named Julia. Her mother reared
her primarily in New York and Washington, D.C. after her parents
divorced when she was a little child. In 1851, Leopold Louis-Dreyfus,
her great-grandfather, established the Louis-Dreyfus Group. Due to its
success in trading and shipping, this corporation has grown to be a
multinational conglomerate with a wide range of interests.
Gerard,
Julia's father, chaired one of the largest divisions of the
corporation, which dealt mostly in natural gas and crude oil trade.
Gerard had a $4 billion net worth at the time of his death. Because
Phyllis B. Louis-Dreyfus, her father's widow, is in charge of the
majority of his inheritance, Julia is not currently a billionaire. Julia
will split any inheritance from her father with her half-siblings.
Given
her present wealth, potential earnings, and real estate holdings, Julia
is expected to reach a net worth of more than $1 billion in the future.
She has stated that although her father's company is valued in the
billions, she does not have a net worth in the tens of millions.
The
family business is still run by Julia's relatives. Robert
Louis-Dreyfus, the cousin of her father, headed the Louis-Dreyfus Group
until his passing. He served as CEO of Adidas. Margarita Louis-Dreyfus,
his widow, took over the company and is currently valued at $4 billion.
Julia and Margarita are hence distant cousins.
Salary for "Seinfeld"
In
the early seasons of "Seinfeld," Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, and
Julia all made a respectable salary. They received pay increases in
1993, earning $150,000 for each episode, or around $3.8 million for a
season. By the end of the run, they were making roughly $15 million
apiece, or $600,000 an episode.
Earnings from "Seinfeld" Syndication
From
"Seinfeld's" syndication deals, Julia, Michael, and Jason do not profit
much. They only receive modest royalties because they were not granted
ownership points on the program. On the other hand, syndication brought
in $250 million for each of Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld in 1998, and
they continue to bring in millions annually.
"Veep" Pay
Julia
received $500,000 per episode for the final seasons of "Veep." She was
among the highest-paid TV actresses, earning almost $8 million year when
all other sources of income were taken into account.
Childhood
On
January 13, 1961, Julia was born in New York City. She is the oldest of
Judith LeFever and Gerard Louis-Dreyfus's daughters. Her mother
remarried following her parents' divorce, and the couple relocated to
Washington, D.C. Growing up, Julia took several trips, and in 1979 she
received her diploma from Holton-Arms School.
Early Professional Life
After
attending Northwestern University, Julia decided to focus on acting. At
age 21, she became a member of the Second City comedic company and was
cast on "SNL". After meeting Larry David in her final year on "SNL," she
went on to star in films such as "Christmas Vacation" and "Hannah and
Her Sisters."
Seinfeld
In
the 1990s, Julia rose to fame as Elaine on "Seinfeld." She made an
appearance in nearly every episode and won honors and praise from
critics for her work. One of the most watched TV shows in 1998 was the
"Seinfeld" series finale.
Life Following "Seinfeld"
Following
"Seinfeld," Julia encountered several obstacles in her career until
landing a successful guest spot on "Arrested Development" in 2005. With
her role in "The New Adventures of Old Christine," she took home yet
another Emmy. Following her casting as Selina Meyer on "Veep," Julia
went on to win six straight Emmys. In 2020, she inked a contract with
Apple TV+ and acted as the lead in the comedy "Downhill."
Individual Life
Since
1987, Julia has been wed to comedian Brad Hall. Henry and Charlie are
the two sons they have. Julia's family also includes her paternal
half-sisters, Phoebe and Emma, and her maternal half-sister, Lauren
Bowles. Julia received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2017 and declared
herself cancer-free in 2018. She has backed Hillary Clinton, Barack
Obama, and Al Gore's political efforts.