Jennifer Lawrence Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Jennifer Lawrence’s net worth and salary?

An acclaimed American actress, Jennifer Lawrence holds a net worth of $160 million. Thus far, her films have collectively grossed over $6 billion across the globe. In the years 2015 and 2016, she was recognized as the highest-paid actress in the world, earning upwards of $30 million. Furthermore, in 2013, she appeared on Time’s list of the 100 most influential individuals globally. Lawrence initially gained recognition through her role in the television series “The Bill Engvall Show” (2007-2009), but it was her captivating performance in the independent drama “Winter’s Bone” (2010) that propelled her to fame, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Lawrence’s ascent in Hollywood accelerated with her casting as Mystique in the “X-Men” film series (2011-2019) and as Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games” film series (2012-2015). Her portrayal of Katniss established her as the highest-grossing action heroine ever.

Her role in “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) won her an Academy Award for Best Actress, marking her as the second-youngest recipient of the award. Critical acclaim followed for her performances in “American Hustle” (2013) and “Joy” (2015), earning her Academy Award nominations for both roles.

A vocal advocate for feminism and Planned Parenthood, Jennifer Lawrence founded the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation in 2015. The foundation focuses on supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America as well as the Special Olympics. In 2018, she established her production company, Excellent Cadaver.

Early Life

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 15, 1990, Jennifer Lawrence is the youngest of three siblings, raised alongside two older brothers who often alternated between fiercely protecting her and teasing her. She has described herself as a “strange” child, struggling to connect with her peers and frequently telling imaginative tales. Notably, she had a tendency to respond with complete honesty to any question, which did not always endear her to others. Beginning her acting journey in local theater productions, she discovered her affinity for the stage.

During high school, Lawrence took on multiple roles: cheerleader, field hockey team member, and even played on the boys’ basketball team, coached by her father. At the age of 14, while on a family vacation in New York City, a talent scout approached her on the street, leading to an audition with talent agents. After her first audition, agents remarked that she was the best they had seen at such a young age. Despite her mother’s reservations about her career in acting, Lawrence signed with the CESD Talent Agency and began pursuing auditions in Los Angeles. She chose to leave high school at the age of 14, never graduating or obtaining her GED.

Career

After relocating to California, Jennifer began securing acting roles almost immediately. She made guest appearances on “Monk” and “Cold Case” and participated in the pilots for “Company Town” and “Not Another High School Show.” Although neither pilot was picked up, her talent was recognized. Subsequently, she landed a recurring role on “Medium” and joined the cast of “The Bill Engvall Show” as a character named Lauren Pearson, a co-starring role.

She earned praise for her role in “The Bill Engvall Show” before transitioning to feature films in 2008. In that year, she worked on two smaller projects, “Garden Party” and “The Poker House,” both of which received critical recognition. Then in 2009, she was cast in “The Burning Plain” alongside Charlize Theron, where she won her first significant acting award: the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Emerging Actor/Actress at the Venice Film Festival.

The year 2010 saw her in the critically acclaimed indie film, “Winter’s Bone.” Her portrayal of the lead character, Ree Dolly, garnered universal acclaim, leading to numerous awards and nominations, including an Oscar nod for Best Actress at just twenty years old. Her performance elevated her career significantly, resulting in a surge of opportunities. In 2011, she quickly appeared in “Like Crazy,” “The Beaver,” and “X-Men: First Class.” With barely a moment to spare, she shuffled between sets, interviews, and auditions. In 2012, she accepted a role that would catapult her to international fame, signing on to portray Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games.” Initially reluctant to accept the part due to her admiration for Suzanne Collins’ books and the pressure surrounding the role, she ultimately decided to take the plunge after three days of contemplation. “The Hunger Games” became a monumental success, setting box office records and establishing Jennifer Lawrence as a leading female action star, leading her to sign for the remaining films in the series.

Unlike typical action stars, she didn’t limit herself to action roles. Instead, she swiftly turned her focus back to more subdued, dramatic projects, taking on the horror/thriller “The House at the End of the Street” and the romantic comedy “Silver Linings Playbook.” Her performance in “Silver Linings Playbook” was deemed groundbreaking. By the close of 2012, she had accrued even more accolades, including a second Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Ultimately, she won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, and many others—essentially sweeping the awards circuit. Following this, she starred in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” which surpassed the success of the first film, as well as “American Hustle,” earning her a third Oscar nomination. By 2014, she had a packed slate with roles in “Serena,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Dumb and Dumber To,” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.”

In 2013, Lawrence rejoined director David O. Russell for the ensemble crime drama American Hustle. She portrayed Rosalyn Rosenfeld, the neurotic spouse of con artist Irving Rosenfeld, played by Christian Bale. Her performance won her the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, adding a third Academy Award to her accolades.

her first nomination for an award in the supporting category.

In 2015, she collaborated with Russell for the third time in Joy, which tells the true story of a struggling single mom who invents the Miracle Mop. Although the film did not achieve the same success as the earlier Lawrence-Russell collaborations, her performance received acclaim. She earned a third Golden Globe Award and was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the youngest individual to receive four Oscar nominations.

At one time, Lawrence was set to portray Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in Adam McKay’s Bad Blood. After viewing Amanda Seyfried’s portrayal of Elizabeth in Hulu’s The Dropout, she decided to withdraw from the project.

Jennifer has recently completed work on the Untitled Lila Neugebauer Project, a story of a US soldier who endures a traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan and faces challenges in returning home. She also produced and starred in the 2022 film Causeway and is engaged in the comedic project No Hard Feelings, serving as both actress and producer.

Her acting talents often garner praise, with comparisons frequently drawn between her skills and those of a young Meryl Streep, in both ability and persona. Presently, Jennifer stands as one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood, poised for a remarkably successful career for many years ahead.

Personal Life

During the filming of X Men: First Class in 2010, she began a romance with her co-star Nicholas Hoult, which lasted until wrapping production on X Men: Days of Future Past in 2014. That same year, Lawrence fell victim to the iCloud hack where numerous nude selfies were leaked online. In the fall of 2016, she began a relationship with director Darren Aronofsky, whom she met on the set of Mother!. This relationship ended a little over a year later. In 2018, she started dating art gallery director Cooke Maroney; they got engaged in February 2019 and tied the knot in October 2019 in Rhode Island. In February 2022, Lawrence gave birth to their son, Cy.

Jennifer Lawrence Film Salaries

For her role in Winter’s Bone, Lawrence earned $3,000 weekly. In 2012, the salary for her part in the first Hunger Games movie was $500,000, but following its significant box office success,

For her subsequent two films, her earnings saw a dramatic increase. She received $10 million for the second film and between $30-40 million for the fourth, which included base salary and bonuses. In the 2016 film Passengers, Jennifer’s earnings reached $20 million, surpassing her co-star Chris Pratt by $8 million. Furthermore, for the 2018 film Red Sparrow, she garnered $15 million.

Currently, Jennifer’s standard minimum for a movie role usually starts at $15 million in base pay. This figure can significantly rise depending on various bonus criteria. From August 2017 to August 2018, her total earnings from both salary and endorsements amounted to $20 million, positioning her among the five top-paid actresses globally.

In the 2021 Netflix production Don’t Look Up, Jennifer earned $25 million, although this was $5 million less than her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. Nonetheless, she did receive top-billing for her role.

Jennifer Lawrence’s Salary Highlights

• American Hustle – $4 million (2013)
• X-Men: Days of Future Past – $6 million (2014)
• X-Men Apocalypse – $8 million (2016)
• The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – $10 million (2013)
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 – $15 million (2014)
• Joy – $15 million (2014)
• Passengers – $20 million (2016)
• Don’t Look Up – $25 million (2021)

These eight films together contribute to a total of $103 million in pre-tax earnings.

Real Estate

In 2014, Lawrence acquired a 5,500-square-foot residence in Beverly Hills for $8.225 million. This property was previously owned by Ellen DeGeneres and Jessica Simpson.

She made headlines in 2016, paying $15.6 million for a penthouse in NYC’s Upper West Side, which she later listed in 2019 for $15.45 million. Ultimately, she faced over a $5 million loss when she sold it in 2020 for $9.9 million.

In 2017, she spent $9 million on a second apartment located in Tribeca, NYC. It is reported that she rented this space for $25,000 to $30,000 monthly. She initially listed it for $10.5 million but eventually sold it in early 2023 for $9.8 million.

In October 2020, Jennifer made a substantial investment of $22 million in a 5,000-square-foot apartment situated in New York City’s West Village.