What is Annette Bening's Net Worth?
Annette Bening, an accomplished American actress, has a net worth of $70 million. This is a combined net worth with her longtime husband, Warren Beatty, whom she married in 1992. The couple has four children. Bening began her acting career in junior high and further honed her skills at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco before making her way to Broadway. Over the years, she has showcased her talent in numerous films ranging from independent productions to mainstream blockbusters.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born on May 29, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, Annette Bening is the youngest child of Shirley, a church singer, and Arnett, an insurance salesman. The family moved from Kansas to Wichita and later to San Diego, California, where Bening spent her formative years. She began acting in junior high school and later pursued higher education at San Diego Mesa College before transferring to San Francisco State University.
In 1980, Bening's professional acting career began with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. She continued to earn accolades by joining the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Her notable performances at the time included roles in "Macbeth," "Pygmalion," and "The Cherry Orchard."
Film Career, Part 1
Bening made her feature film debut in 1988 with "The Great Outdoors," followed by a role in 1989's "Valmont." Her breakthrough came in 1990 with the crime thriller "The Grifters," for which she earned an Academy Award nomination. In 1991, she starred in three films: "Guilt by Suspicion," "Regarding Henry," and "Bugsy," where she played Virginia Hill opposite Warren Beatty.
In 1995, Bening played major roles in "Richard III" and "The American President." She continued to build her filmography with roles in "Mars Attacks!", "The Siege," and "In Dreams." Her portrayal of Carolyn Burnham in "American Beauty" (1999) earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
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Film Career, Part 2
In 2000, Bening starred in "What Planet Are You From?" and had a supporting role in 2003's "Open Range." Her lead performance in "Being Julia" (2004) garnered another Academy Award nomination. She continued with significant roles in "Running with Scissors," "The Women," "Mother and Child," and "The Kids Are All Right," the last earning her another Oscar nomination in 2010.
Bening's more recent work includes roles in "20th Century Women," "Rules Don't Apply," "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool," and "Captain Marvel."
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Television Career
Bening made her television debut in the 1986 film "Manhunt for Claude Dallas." She later appeared in episodes of "Miami Vice" and "Wiseguy." After a long hiatus, she returned to television in 2002 to voice Abigail Adams in "Liberty's Kids." Her role in the 2005 TV film "Mrs. Harris" earned her an Emmy Award nomination.
Stage Career
Bening's Broadway debut in 1987 as Holly Dancer in "Coastal Disturbances" earned her a Tony Award nomination. She later starred in "Hedda Gabler," "Medea," and "The Female of the Species." In 2014, she played in "King Lear" and made a Broadway comeback in 2019's "All My Sons," earning another Tony Award nomination.
Personal Life
Bening married choreographer James Steven White in 1984, but they divorced in 1991. The following year, she married Warren Beatty. Together, they have four children.
Real Estate
Annette Bening and Warren Beatty own multiple properties in Beverly Hills. In 2011, they put a property on the rental market for $27,500 per month, later reducing it to $25,000. Unable to find tenants, they listed the property in 2012 for $6.955 million. The 10,600-square-foot estate, originally built in 1992, features Mediterranean influences, a three-car garage, a pool, and a spa. After initially moving in post-1994 Northridge earthquake damage to their other home, they renovated their original property and moved back in, which is situated on a 6.7-acre plot.
