What Is Connie Britton's Net Worth and Salary?
Connie Britton is an American actress known for her roles in hit television series such as "Nashville," "Spin City," and "Friday Night Lights." She has amassed a net worth of approximately $12 million. Notably, during her stint on "Nashville," Connie earned a salary of $100,000 per episode, totaling nearly $10 million over the show's run.
Early Life
Connie Britton, born Constance Elaine Womack on March 6, 1967, hails from Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up in Lynchburg, Virginia, she attended E.C. Glass High School, actively participating in drama productions. Connie pursued higher education at Dartmouth College with a major in Asian studies, particularly focusing on Chinese. During her freshman year, she studied abroad in Beijing, sharing a room with future U.S. Senator Kristen Gillibrand.
Post-graduation, Britton enrolled at the Neighborhood Playhouse Theater School in New York. Notably, she performed in "The Early Girl" at the Courtyard Playhouse, garnering excellent reviews despite initial disapproval from the school due to its policy against professional work during the study period.
Early Career
After completing her studies, Connie transitioned to off-Broadway productions before landing a role in the independent film "The Brothers McMullen" (1995). Following the film's success, she moved to Los Angeles and featured in various TV shows like "Ellen," "The Fugitive," and "The West Wing." Her notable role came in 1996 as Nikki Faber on ABC's "Spin City" alongside Michael J. Fox.
Britton diversified into films, appearing in "No Looking Back" (1998) and "The Next Big Thing" (1999). In 2001, she portrayed Gertrude Temple in the TV movie "Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story." Returning to ABC, she starred in the short-lived sitcom "Lost at Home" (2002) and had a recurring role in season five of "24."
"Friday Night Lights"
Connie's significant breakthrough came in 2006 when she was cast as Tami Taylor in NBC's "Friday Night Lights," opposite Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor. Initially hesitant, Britton took the role after Showrunner Peter Berg reassured her of a substantial part.
Connie and Kyle's onscreen chemistry flourished, resulting in Britton receiving critical acclaim. She bagged nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award in 2010 and 2011, and the TCA Award in 2007 and 2008, winning the Satellite Award in 2010. The show ran successfully from 2006 to 2011, eventually becoming a sleeper cult hit.
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Continued Success
In 2009, Britton starred with "Friday Night Lights" co-star Adrianne Palicki in "Women in Trouble" and appeared in the remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street." She played Vivien Harmon in the first season of FX's "American Horror Story" (2011), receiving an Emmy nomination for her performance.
2021 marked her role in the ABC musical drama "Nashville," created by Callie Khouri, where she starred as Rayna Jaymes for six seasons. Britton's performance earned her further acclaim along with Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Connie appeared in "The To-Do List" (2013), "This Is Where I Leave You" (2014), "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" (2015), and "American Ultra" (2015). She collaborated with Ryan Murphy on "American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson" (2016) as Faye Resnick. Returning to "American Horror Story" for its eighth season in 2018 and starring in "Dirty John," her performance secured a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Personal Life
Connie met John Britton, whom she married in 1991. They divorced in 1995, but she retained her married name. In November 2011, she adopted a son, Eyob, from Ethiopia. Since 2019, Connie has been in a relationship with television writer/producer David Windsor.
A friend of her college roommate, Connie supported Kristen Gillibrand in the 2020 Democratic primaries, attending multiple campaign events.
Real Estate
In 2001, Connie acquired a Hollywood Hills home for $765,000, which she listed for $1.95 million in October 2020. She bought a $3.1 million home in Los Feliz in 2017 and also owns properties in Austin, Texas, and New York City. In February 2023, Connie and David purchased a home in Santa Monica for $5.6 million.
