Net Worth

Steve Earle Net Worth

Published

2 years ago

Apr 8, 2023

Net Worth:	$5 Million
Age:	70
Born:	January 17, 1955
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Singer
Last Updated:	Aug 22, 2025

Introduction

Steve Earle is an American professional rock and country singer with an estimated net worth of $5 Million.

Legal Issues & Lawsuits

On New Year’s Eve, 1987, in Dallas, Texas, Earle was involved in a backstage incident. The incident began when Earle attempted to intervene in a dispute on behalf of a friend. Still, an off-duty Dallas police officer working as a security guard intervened, mistaking Earle’s actions for aggression. According to reports, the officer choked Earle with a nightstick until he passed out. Earle was subsequently charged with assaulting a police officer and spent four hours in jail before being released on a $1,500 bond. He pleaded guilty in 1988 to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct.

Later, Earle acknowledged that his ability to hire good lawyers likely prevented a prison sentence. The New Year incident marked a turbulent period in Earle’s life, and he would hit another low point a few years later. In 1993, when battling substance abuse, he was arrested for heroin possession.

The following year, he was arrested again for possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court, leading to a one-year jail sentence in 1994. Earle has publicly stated on several occasions that the jail time saved his life, as it forced him to confront his addiction and get sober.

Universal Music Lawsuit

In June 2019, Earle joined a class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). He sued UMG alongside Tom Petty, Tupac Shakur, Hole, and Soundgarden. The case centred around a 2008 UMG vault fire, which destroyed hundreds of thousands of master recordings, including Earle’s. The lawsuit alleged that UMG had been negligent and had concealed the extent of the damage. The case also claimed UMG had withheld a share of the $150 million insurance claim following the fire. Earle eventually withdrew from the suit after UMG provided evidence that his masters had not been destroyed. There is no public indication that Earle received any financial settlement or compensation from the lawsuit as a result of his withdrawal.

E-Square Records

In 1996, Earle and Nashville music executive Jack Emerson founded E-Squared Records. The label was created as a home for Earle’s music and other like-minded artists. Earle wanted to give artists creative control, providing them with a platform outside the traditional major-label system. Although E-Squared was an independent label, in 1999, it partnered with Artemis Records to help with distribution. Despite its influence on the alternative country and Americana scenes, the label eventually became inactive following the death of its co-founder, Emerson, in 2003.

The Steve Earle Show

From August 2004 to June 2007, Earle hosted The Steve Earle Show (originally called The Revolution Starts Now) on Air America Radio. The weekly Sunday evening program combined music, political commentary, and Earle’s take on current events. In 2008, Earle moved to satellite radio and launched Hardcore Troubadour Radio on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel. The weekly show featured live music, interviews, and political commentary.

Coal Country

In 2020, Earle served as the musical director for Coal Country, a documentary-style play presented at New York’s Public Theater. The production told the story of the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia. The show used seven songs from Earle’s album Ghosts of West Virginia. Earle performed live onstage and was nominated for both Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel awards. Coal Country ran for 25 performances before being shut down due to the pandemic.

C.F. Martin & Co. Partnership

During the same year, Earle turned his attention to one of his lifelong passions, guitars. This led to a unique collaboration with C.F. Martin & Co., one of America’s most iconic guitar manufacturers. The result was the Martin Special Steve Earle Custom Edition guitar. The guitar was priced at $2,500, and only 150 were made. They could only be purchased through Gruhn Guitars, the legendary Nashville guitar shop, known for its rare and custom acoustic instruments.

Divorce Settlements

Earle has had multiple marriages and relationships over the years. He has been married seven times to six different women. His first marriage, in 1973, to Sandra Henderson, occurred when he was just 18 years old. The marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce about a year later. He then moved to Nashville and married his second wife, Cynthia Dunn, who stayed out of the public eye. Earle’s third wife, Carol-Ann Hunter, was the mother of his son, Justin Townes Earle. Carol-Ann kept a low public profile, but her influence was significant in Justin’s upbringing. He often spoke about his close relationship with his mother and the challenges of growing up with an absent, famous father.

Earle then married Lou-Anne Gill twice, as his fourth wife and again as his sixth. She is the mother of his son Ian Dublin Earle. Despite their on-again, off-again relationship, the financial details surrounding either of their divorces have never been made public. Earle’s fifth wife, Teresa Ensenat, was a music industry professional who worked in A&R at Geffen Records. No information is available regarding any legal or financial proceedings related to their separation.

Earle’s seventh and most recent marriage was to fellow singer-songwriter Allison Moorer. The couple married in 2005 and had their son, John Henry Earle, in 2010. They separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce in 2014. Moorer later cited the challenges of raising a child with autism and the strains of their respective careers as contributing to their divorce. Earle reportedly has primary custody of John Henry during the school year, which indicates a likely co-parenting arrangement. While this was his most publicized relationship, no financial settlement figures have been released.

Earle’s marriages ended for various reasons. His early relationships were affected by frequent moves between cities as he pursued his music career. Earle admits that his divorces have had a financial impact on his life, but no public financial information is available on the extent of the effect.

Philanthropy

Outside of his work as a singer-songwriter and performer, Earle has long been a committed activist, particularly in the fight against the death penalty. In January 2010, the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) awarded Earle their “Shining Star of Abolition” award for his prominent anti-death‑penalty activism through music and advocacy. He has consistently used his music and public appearances to oppose capital punishment.

Inspired by his son John Henry, who is autistic, Earle launched the John Henry’s Friends Benefit Concerts for the Keswell School in New York in December 2015. The school provides education to children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2021, Bruce Springsteen appeared at the show, which raised $100,000, which helped the school reach break-even for the first time after years of operating at a loss.

Earle frequently speaks about his Southern roots, and in September 2015, he released the protest song “Mississippi It’s Time.” The track was created in collaboration with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and urged the removal of the Confederate battle emblem from Mississippi’s state flag. Though it’s not publicly known how much was raised, all proceeds were donated to the SPLC.

In July 2024, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund announced that Earle had teamed up with Soundwaves Art. They created limited‑edition prints derived from the sound waves of his 1986 hit single “Guitar Town”. Earle personally autographed the prints, some of which were done at his June 2024 show in New Braunfels, Texas, alongside the artist Tim Wakefield. All profits were then donated to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, which helps musicians with medical bills and therapy services. Earle’s philanthropy reflects his deep commitment to social justice and support of causes close to his heart and community.

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Steve Earle’s career:

Guitar Town (Song, 1986)
Someday (Song, 1986)
Feel Alright (Song, 1996)
The Galway Girl (Song, 2000)
Jerusalem (Album, 2002)
Townes (Album, 2009)

Actors

George Clooney Net Worth

Published

23 hours ago

Aug 21, 2025

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$500 Million
Age:	64
Company:	Smokehouse Pictures
Agent:	Creative Artists Agency
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Country:	United States
Born:	May 6, 1961
Height:	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Last Updated:	Aug 22, 2025

Introduction

George Clooney is an American professional actor and producer with an estimated net worth of $500 Million.

Clooney has starred in almost a hundred films and has recently become a prolific producer. His films have grossed over $3 billion at the box office, earning him multiple paydays exceeding $20 million.

Like many of the world’s wealthiest actors, George Clooney’s net worth reflects his four-decade acting career combined with his work as a producer. Additionally, the 2017 sale of his tequila brand, Casamigos Tequila, was estimated to have earned him approximately $300 million.

Quick Facts

Earned an estimated $50 million from the Ocean’s franchise
Gave $14 million in additional compensation for Gravity to his friends
Profited $233.3 million from the sale of Casamigos Tequila
Tomorrowland lost $140 million but earned Clooney $25 million

Net Worth History

When we first discussed George Clooney’s worth in 2019, it was estimated to be $450 million. The most significant change to his net worth occurred two years prior, when he received $233.3 million for the sale of Casamigo Tequila.

Additionally, his wealth stems from acting in and producing some of the highest-grossing Hollywood movies over the past forty years. In 2025, Clooney’s net worth is estimated to be $500 Million.

Acting Career

Before his success at the box office, Clooney studied broadcast journalism at the University of Cincinnati but later dropped out. He also worked various odd jobs, including cutting tobacco for $3.30 per hour, selling insurance door-to-door, stocking shelves, and doing construction work.

At 17, he landed his first paying acting gig as an extra in the 1978 film Centennial. In the mid-80s, Clooney landed a significant role in the CBS sitcom E/R, which is not to be confused with his later work as Doug Ross in ER.

The series only lasted for two seasons, with Clooney appearing in just eight episodes, but it was enough to land him minor roles in other TV series such as Crazy Like a Fox, Hotel, Throb, and, more importantly, The Facts of Life. From 1985 to 1987, Clooney appeared in 17 episodes of The Facts of Life.

Breakthrough Acting Roles (1994-2000)

His breakthrough role came in 1994 when he landed the role of Doug Ross in the Drama series ER. Clooney starred in 107 episodes between 1994 and 2000, with reports stating his salary was $100,000 per episode. However, a 1998 article from The Independent indicates that the figures were in British pounds sterling, which could have equaled approximately $166,000 per episode.

If we take the first figure as gospel, Clooney would have earned $10.7 million from his work on the series. He also returned as a guest star for one episode in 2009; however, his salary for that episode hasn’t been disclosed. The popularity Clooney gained from starring in ER earned him roles in some of his highest-grossing movies to date, including One Fine Day (2006), The Peacemaker (1997), Batman & Robin (1997), and The Perfect Storm (2000).

Ocean’s Franchise (2001-2007)

While 2013’s Gravity remains Clooney’s highest-grossing movie, all three Ocean’s Franchise films he starred in have grossed more than $200 million worldwide. Clooney starred in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven alongside Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts. The film grossed over $450 million worldwide, becoming the fifth highest-grossing movie of the year. It remains on the list as Clooney’s second-highest-grossing film.

Ocean’s Twelve, released in 2004, featured the same co-stars and grossed $362.7 million worldwide. George starred in Ocean’s Thirteen in 2007, which, although not as popular as the previous installments, still grossed $311.3 million at the box office. Reports confirmed he earned $35 million for the first and third films combined, plus an estimated $15 million for Ocean’s Twelve. This brings his total earnings from the franchise up to $50 million.

Acting Salaries

Year	Project	Salary
1994/95	ER (Season 1)	$2,500,000
1995/96	ER (Season 2)	$2,200,000
1996	One Fine Day	$3,000,000
1996	From Dusk Till Dawn	$250,000
1996/97	ER (Season 3)	$2,200,000)
1997	The Peacemaker	$3,000,000
1997	Batman & Robin	$10,000,000
1997/98	ER (Season 4)	$2,200,000
1998	Out of Sight	$10,000,000
1998/99	ER (Season 5)	$1,500,000
1999	Three Kings	$5,000,000
2000	The Perfect Storm	$8,000,000
2000	O Brother, Where Art Thou?	$1,000,000
2001	Ocean's Eleven	$20,000,000
2003	Intolerable Cruelty	$15,000,000
2005	Syriana	$350,000
2005	Good Night, and Good Luck.	$120,000
2007	Ocean's Thirteen	$15,000,000
2013	Gravity	$34,000,000
2014	The Monuments Men	$2,000,000
2015	Tomorrowland	$25,000,000
2016	Money Monster	$20,000,000
2016	Hail, Caesar!	$10,000,000
Total Calculated Earnings:		$181,720,000

We researched Clooney’s salaries for almost twenty of his movies, as well as his salary for ER. As discussed earlier, reports state that Clooney earned $100,000 per episode for ER. If we examine the episodes in which he appeared, we can calculate his earnings per season.

For the first season of ER, Clooney starred in 25 episodes, earning $2.5 million. He appeared in 22 episodes across seasons 2, 3, and 4, earning $2.2 million per season. Finally, he starred in 15 episodes of season 5, earning $1.5 million.

In the 1990s, Clooney’s highest film salaries included $10 million apiece for Batman & Robin and Out of Sight. He also earned $5 million for Three Kings, $3 million for The Peacemaker, and $3 million for One Fine Day.

Ocean’s Franchise Salary

One of Clooney’s most significant additions to his salary and overall net worth was his recurring role in three of the seven Ocean’s franchise films. In 2001, he earned $20 million for starring in Ocean’s Eleven. His salary for Ocean’s Twelve was never publicly disclosed but is estimated to be between $15 million and $20 million. In 2007, he earned $15 million for Ocean’s Thirteen.

Gravity & Tomorrowland Earnings

For 2013’s Gravity, Clooney earned a $20 million upfront salary but received an additional $14 million in back-end compensation. He gave the extra $14 million to 14 of his longtime friends who helped him on his journey to success. For comparison, co-star Sandra Bullock earned $70 million from the movie.

Tomorrowland was one of Disney’s most historical movie flops, losing the company over $140 million but generating Clooney $25 million. This is his second-highest recorded film salary to date.

Casamigos Tequila Sale

In 2013, George Clooney partnered with Mike Meldman and former model Rande Gerber to launch the Casamigos tequila brand. However, it was initially done just for their own enjoyment, to be shared with friends and family. When they began receiving requests for over 1,000 bottles per year, they decided to license the brand and sell it to the public.

By 2017, Casamigos had attracted the attention of the British multinational alcoholic beverage company Diageo, which acquired the brand from the trio in a deal valued at $1 billion overall. The agreement was structured with $700 million in the form of an upfront payment, plus an additional $300 million in bonuses if the brand hit specific performance targets within 10 years after the sale.

At the time, this acquisition was among the most lucrative in the spirits industry, and opened the door for numerous other famous names to launch their own alcoholic beverage brands. Gerber, Clooney, and Meldman continue to be involved with Casamigos, and given a three-way split, they likely each earned $233 million upfront, with the potential the earn an additional $100 million each by 2027.

Highest-Grossing Movies

Not only was Gravity responsible for Clooney’s single-highest film salary, but it is also the highest-grossing film of his career. Gravity grossed $773 million globally while costing $100 million to produce. The Ocean’s trilogy also placed in the top half of the list, with Ocean’s Eleven scoring $451 million. Ocean’s Twelve grossed $363 million, and Ocean’s Thirteen took in $311 million.

The oldest film in Clooney’s top ten was Batman & Robin (1997), which grossed $238 million against a $125 million production budget. Other films to make the list include The Perfect Storm ($329 million), Argo ($232 million), and Spy Kids 3: Game Over ($197 million).

Disney’s Tomorrowland also reached the top ten, grossing $209 million. However, the film was a complete box office flop with an inflated production budget of $190 million.

Here’s a complete list of George Clooney’s highest-grossing movies:

Gravity – $773 million (2013)
Ocean’s Eleven – $451 million (2001)
Ocean’s Twelve – $363 million (2004)
The Perfect Storm – $329 million (2000)
Ocean’s Thirteen – $311 million (2007)
The Flash – $271 million (2023)
Batman & Robin – $238 million (1997)
Argo – $232 million (2012)
Tomorrowland – $209 million (2015)
Spy Kids 3: Game Over – $197 million (2003)

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Nicki Minaj Net Worth

Published

1 day ago

Aug 21, 2025

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$150 Million
Age:	42
Born:	December 8, 1982
Gender:	Female
Height:	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Country of Origin:	Trinidad & Tobago
Source of Wealth:	Rapper/Actor
Last Updated:	Aug 21, 2025

Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian professional rapper, singer, and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $150 Million.

Since her rise to fame with the 2010 release of Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj has released five studio albums, all of which have been certified Platinum in the United States. She’s thought to be the highest-paid female rapper of all time, earning almost $200 million from music sales, tours, concerts, investments, and brand endorsement deals.

Quick Facts

Sold over 58 million records in the United States
Peak annual income of $29 million in 2013
Earned an estimated $196.5 million between 2010 and 2023
Grossed over $116 million in revenue from concerts and tours
Paid $19.5 million for an 11,820-square-foot mansion in the Hollywood Hills

Earnings History

Year	Earnings
2010	$4,000,000
2011	$6,500,000
2012	$15,500,000
2013	$29,000,000
2014	$14,000,000
2015	$21,000,000
2016	$20,500,000
2017	$16,000,000
2018	$10,000,000
2019	$20,000,000
2020	$10,000,000
2021	$10,000,000
2022	$10,000,000
2023	$10,000,000
Total	$196,500,000

Throughout the past decade or so, Nicki Minaj has consistently been listed as one of the highest-paid females in hip-hop, typically earning upwards of $10 million per year from all her endeavors. Between 2010 and 2023, she earned approximately $196.5 million, thanks to estimates from Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth.

In the earlier years of her career, her annual earnings were significantly less, at a reported $4 million in 2010. This was, of course, the year in which her debut album, Pink Friday, was released. Over the next few years, her income increased rapidly, reaching an estimated $6.5 million in 2011 and $15.5 million in 2012. However, in 2013, she achieved her highest-earning year to date, almost doubling her annual income to $29 million. This wasn’t due to any single source in particular, but instead a culmination of numerous revenue streams, including album sales, tour revenues, and endorsement deals with brands such as MAC Cosmetics and Pepsi.

Between 2014 and 2017, her earnings, while lower, still ranged between $14 million and $21 million per year, thanks to continued album sales, including her 2014 album, The Pinkprint, plus ongoing royalties, concerts, and sponsors.

While Nicki Minaj’s income has declined significantly in recent years, she’s still able to rake in eight-figures annually, according to several reports.

TIDAL Equity Dispute

In 2015, when Jay-Z launched the music streaming platform, TIDAL, Nicki Minaj reportedly received a 3% stake in the platform. She didn’t invest any money into the business personally, but instead received a minority stake for lending her name and music to the platform. TIDAL’s focus was to protect the artists, hence why many were given equity in the company.

However, when TIDAL was sold to Square for approximately $302 million in 2021, Minaj claimed she was only offered $1 million for her stake. At a $302 million acquisition price, a 3% stake in TIDAL should have been worth roughly $9 million at the time. There’s a big difference between $1 million and $9 million, but in a strange turn of events, Minaj later took to Twitter, claiming that Jay-Z owed her between $100 million and $200 million. She called it “karmic debt,” which is “only collecting more interest.”

We’re not exactly sure how she arrived at $100 million, but we would assume that karma is doing most of the work in that calculation. As of late, there have not been any updates regarding the situation.

Real Estate

Minaj only recently purchased a home in Los Angeles after renting several homes in the Beverly Hills area for an extended period. This included a $35,000-per-month mansion she lived in with Meek Mill and a $39,500-per-month home she stayed in with her husband, Kenneth Petty.

In 2022, Minaj finally purchased an 11,820-square-foot, eight-bedroom, eleven-bathroom home in Hidden Hills, California. The house was built just before the rapper paid $19.5 million.

Expenditure

Nicki Minaj is known for wearing elegant and colorful outfits and jewelry. When it comes to her spending money, she gives away college scholarships to students in need. Minaj has told magazines that she used to spend $50,000 a month on Giuseppe, Versace, YSL, and Fendi shoes. In 2014, she arrived at the MTV Movie Awards in her Maybach 62S, which cost approximately $500,000. She reportedly dished out $30,000 to get her car painted.

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights from Nicki Minaj’s career:

Awards:

American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (Pink Friday, 2011)
American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist (2011, 2012, 2015)
BET Awards – Best New Artist (2010)
BET Awards – Best Female Hip-Hop Artist (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Billboard Women in Music – Rising Star (2011)
BMI Awards – Song of the Year (Super Bass, 2012)
MOBO Awards – Best International Act (2012)
NARM Awards – Breakthrough Artist of the Year (2011)
People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Hip-Hop Artist (2013)
YouTube Music Awards – 50 Artists to Watch (2015)

Albums:

Pink Friday (2010)
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012)
The Pinkprint (2014)
Queen (2018)

Actors

Will Ferrell Net Worth

Published

1 day ago

Aug 21, 2025

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$160 Million
Box Office Gross:	$6.1 Billion
Age:	58
Born:	July 16, 1967
Height:	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Aug 22, 2025

Will Ferrell is an American professional actor and comedian with an estimated net worth of $160 Million.

Ferrell has starred in over 130 films and helped produce 80. He remains one of the top 100 highest-grossing actors of all time at the box office and has earned some impressive salaries throughout the past two decades. After co-founding Gary Sanchez Productions in 2006, Ferrell often received $20 million in earnings per film due to his acting salary plus producer credits.

Quick Facts

Fired from his first two jobs for damaging belongings and misplacing $600
Earned $17,500 per episode of Saturday Night Live in 2001
Consistently earns $20 million/movie
His estimated net worth has increased by 60% in the past five years
Declined $29 million salary to make the Elf sequel
Continues to produce films through Gloria Sanchez Productions

Net Worth History

When we first discussed Will Ferrell’s net worth in 2019, it was estimated to be $100 million. Since then, he has increased his net worth by 60%, primarily due to his work as a producer through Gloria Sanchez Productions. He has also received several additional film paydays, the most notable of which is $20 million for Spirited, released in 2022.

In 2025, Will Ferrell’s net worth is approximately $160 Million.

Before Wealth & Fame

Before he was making millions of people laugh on the big screen, Will Ferrell worked several small jobs. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1990 with a B.A. in Sports Information. Having been an avid football player during high school, Ferrell was interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry.

In the early 1990s, Ferrell began an internship in sports broadcasting at a local TV station. However, we quickly realized that the job wasn’t a good fit for him and started looking for something he was more passionate about.

While pursuing a comedy career, he also worked as a bank teller for Wells Fargo and a hotel valet. His first few days at both jobs did not end well: he accidentally ripped a baggage rack off a van by driving under a low beam at the hotel, and came up almost $600 short in his first two days at the bank.

Breakout Comedy Films

Ferrell worked on Saturday Night Live for several years before breaking through as an actor in the late 90s, but his mainstream popularity became evident in the mid-2000s. It’s no secret that the 2000s produced some of the funniest films ever made, many of which, unfortunately, couldn’t have been made in today’s climate. The culture of the mid-to-late 2000s set the perfect stage for Ferrell’s comedy to shine.

During this time, Ferrell starred in movies such as Old School (2003), Elf (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Blades of Glory (2007), Semi-Pro (2008), and Step Brothers (2009).

In 2003, Ferrell starred in Elf, which later became one of the funniest Christmas movies ever produced. However, the script was written initially with Jim Carrey in mind to play the role of Buddy. Ferrell has since shared that he was offered $29 million to make a sequel but declined.

Gary Sanchez Productions

In 2006, Will Ferrell founded the production company Gary Sanchez Productions alongside Adam McKay. From 2006 to 2019, the company produced some of Will Ferrell’s highest-grossing movies, producing impressive paydays.

Several actors in particular helped shape Ferrell’s career as his co-stars in multiple Gary Sanchez Productions movies, including:

John C. Reilly first starred alongside Ferrell in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby in 2006, just before the company was founded. The pair would co-star together again in 2008 on Step Brothers and in 2018 on Holmes & Watson, both of which were produced by GSP.

Mark Wahlberg first co-starred with Will in 2010’s The Other Guys and later again in Daddy’s Home (2015) and Daddy’s Home 2 (2017). Ferrell starred with Hart in 2015’s Get Hard, Galifianakis in 2012’s The Campaign, and Rudd and Carrell in the two Anchorman movies.

Since Ferrell’s partnership with McKay ended in 2019 and Gloria Sanchez Productions acquired Gary Sanchez Productions, he has focused primarily on production work. In 2022, Ferrell starred alongside Ryan Reynolds in the Christmas musical film Spirited.

Earnings & Salary

Year	Project	Salary
2004	Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy	$7,000,000
2005	Bewitched	$20,000,000
2005	Kicking & Screaming	$20,000,000
2006	Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby	$20,000,000
2008	Semi-Pro	$20,000,000
2009	Land of the Lost	$20,000,000
2022	Spirited	$20,000,000
Total Calculated Earnings:		$127,000,000

Saturday Night Live Salary

In 2001, Ferrell became one of the highest-paid cast members of Saturday Night Live, earning $17,500 per episode. Since this was during the last two seasons that Will worked on SNL, it’s uncertain how long he had been earning this salary. Will appeared in 31 episodes between 2001 and 2002, earning an estimated $542,500.

Film Salaries

In 2004, Ferrell earned a salary of $7 million for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. From then on, his reported salary per movie has always been $20 million. Undisclosed salaries are missing from the list, but he has consistently commanded $20 million per film for the last two decades.

The Shrink Next Door Salary

According to Variety, Will Ferrell and his co-star Paul Rudd were each paid an estimated $1 million per episode to star in The Shrink Next Door. The show aired for a single season, comprising eight episodes, in 2021, earning Ferrell $8 million. A second season was never produced since it was developed as a mini-series.

Highest-Grossing Movies

The majority of Ferrell’s highest-grossing movies have originated from minor roles, not the typical films for which fans know him. His role as the CEO of Mattel in Barbie (2023) contributed to the film’s box office gross of $1.45 billion. Voice animation work in Despicable Me 4 ($581 million), The Lego Movie ($471 million), and Megamind ($322 million) occupied the second, third, and fourth rankings, respectively.

The oldest film on the list is 1999’s Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, which grossed $314 million worldwide.

As a lead actor, excluding his role in Megamind, Ferrell’s highest-grossing film was Daddy’s Home, which scored $243 million at the box office. Elf grossed $229 million, costing only $33 million to produce. Other lead acting roles include Daddy’s Home 2 ($181 million), Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues ($175 million), and The Other Guys ($170 million).

Here are Will Ferrell’s five highest-grossing movies overall:

Overall