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Meryl Streep's net worth in 2024: How much money does the actress have?

Meryl Streep has managed to enter the list of highest-paid actresses on multiple occasions, so it's expected that she has an incredible fortune worth millions. Here, check out her current net worth.

Meryl Streep attends the Opening Ceremony Official Gala Dinner Arrivals during the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival.
© Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesMeryl Streep attends the Opening Ceremony Official Gala Dinner Arrivals during the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada) has not only become an icon of Hollywood and a role model for many aspiring actresses, but she has also achieved a successful career and amassed a fortune worth millions.

Over the years, she has been the face of various advertising campaigns and has collaborated with major brands, contributing to her wealth alongside the numerous films and series she has starred in.

While she may not be a budget-friendly star to introduce to projects, she has undoubtedly excelled in each of her performances and even enhanced the box office success of titles merely by her presence.

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What is Meryl Streep’s net worth in 2024?

Meryl Streep is not only synonymous with greatness and talent, but also with a vast fortune built on successes and wise decisions. As of 2024, the Hollywood icon has a net worth of $100 million, according to Cosmopolitan.

The combination of a successful film career, multiple awards and recognitions, involvement in various media and strategic business opportunities has contributed to the fortune of the legendary actress.

Her movie fees have significantly increased over her career due to her reputation and current skills, leading to substantial salaries over the years, such as in “The Deer Hunter” and “Kramer Vs. Kramer“.

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Meryl Streep’s big salaries

Meryl Streep made her debut in the late 1970s, so she has spent multiple years in the industry. She quickly demonstrated her talent, and along with her successes came big contracts and high salaries.

The Iron Lady” was one of the dramas where she earned a significant amount of money, which was expected as it premiered in 2011 when she was already one of the most respected actresses, with three Oscars to her name.

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For the biographical film directed by Phyllida Lloyd, based on key moments in Margaret Thatcher’s life, Streep received a payment of $1 million. Her leading role garnered high praise from critics.

Here, check out some of her highest earnings, the movies she earned them from, and the roles:

  • Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady | $1 million
  • Linda in The Deer Hunter | $35,000
  • Joanna Kramer in Kramer Vs. Kramer | $85,000
  • Jane Adler in It’s Complicated | $7 million
  • Julia Child in Julie & Julia | $5 million
  • Corrine Whitman in Rendition | $1 million
  • Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada | $5 million
  • Francesca Johnson in The Bridges of Madison County | $4 million
  • Gail Hartman in The River Wild | $5 million
  • Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her | $4 million
  • Suzanne Vale in Postcards from the Edge | $4 million
  • Lord Belfield in Out of África | $3 million
  • Molly Gilmore in Falling in Love | $2 million
  • Sarah Woodrof in The French Lieutenant’s Woman | $350,000

How much does Meryl Streep earn per movie?

Although it’s not known what Meryl Streep’s minimum asking price per project is, Celebrity Net Worth reported that she is believed to typically earn around $20 million per movie or up to $10 million if including backend deals.

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In 2011, she accepted only one million for her role in “The Iron Lady” and then ended up donating everything she received to the Women’s History Museum. So, she actually didn’t take anything home for portraying Margaret Thatcher.

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Throughout the 1980s, she consistently earned nearly $4 million per production, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry and among her peers.

Meryl Streep’s real estate holdings

Meryl Streep and her ex-husband, Don Gummer, spent $2.175 million in 1995 to purchase one of their first homes, a townhouse in New York. In 2005, they listed it for sale for $9.1 million.

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The following year, they bought a four-bedroom penthouse in the city, where they lived for several years. In 2018, they put it on the market for $25 million and eventually sold it in 2020 for $16 million.

In December 2017, they acquired their last home together for $3.6 million. It was a mid-century modern house in Pasadena, California. Additionally, they also own a country home in Salisbury, Connecticut.

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