What is Geraldine Chaplin's Net Worth?
Geraldine Chaplin is a renowned American actress known for her diverse roles in both film and television. With a net worth of $20 million, she gained prominence from her breakthrough role in the 1965 epic film "Doctor Zhivago." She has an extensive filmography including notable works like "Nashville," "Welcome to L.A.," "Life is a Bed of Roses," "Ana and the Wolves," and "The Orphanage." In television, she is famous for her portrayal of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in the third season of Netflix's "The Crown."
Early Life
Born on July 31, 1944, in Santa Monica, California, Geraldine Chaplin is the fourth of eight children of the legendary filmmaker and actor Charlie Chaplin and Oona O'Neill. Her early life took a significant turn when the family moved to Switzerland due to a federal order against her father's reentry to the United States. In Switzerland, she attended boarding school and became fluent in Spanish and French. Charlie Chaplin's net worth at his death in 1977 was $100 million, equivalent to approximately $400 million today, with Oona as the sole beneficiary.
Career Beginnings
At 17, Chaplin decided to pursue a career in dance over college. She studied ballet in England and later danced professionally in France. However, her focus soon shifted to modeling.
Film Career, Part 1
Chaplin debuted in an uncredited role in her father's 1952 film "Limelight," returning to screen acting in 1965 with her acclaimed role in "Doctor Zhivago." She continued her career with appearances in films like "We'll Go to the City," "I Killed Rasputin," "Stranger in the House," and her father's "A Countess from Hong Kong." Her collaboration with director Carlos Saura began with the 1967 film "Peppermint Frappé" followed by "Stress is Three" and "Honeycomb."
The 70s began with Chaplin starring opposite Charlton Heston in "The Hawaiians." She starred in multiple movies like "Perched on a Tree," "Innocent Bystanders," "Z.P.G," and "A House Without Boundaries." In 1973, she reunited with Saura for "Ana and the Wolves," followed by roles in "The Three Musketeers" and "Yankee Dudler." Her notable mid-70s works include "Cría Cuervos," Robert Altman's "Nashville"—which earned her a Golden Globe nomination—and "Buffalo Bill." She capped off the 70s with roles in "Welcome to L.A," "Noroît," "Roseland," "Remember My Name," "A Wedding," "Elisa, Vida Mía," "Blindfolded Eyes," and "Mama Turns 100."
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Film Career, Part 2
The 80s saw Chaplin starring in numerous French films, including "Voyage en Douce," "Love on the Ground," and "Life is a Bed of Roses." She was also featured in British films like "The Mirror Crack'd" and "The Return of the Musketeers." In the 90s, her work included "Gentille Alouette," "The Children," "Off Season," and a Golden Globe-nominated role in "Chaplin." Subsequent films include "The Age of Innocence," "Jane Eyre," "Crimetime," among others. In the late 90s, she starred in "Cousin Bette" and "To Walk with Lions."
During the 2000s, Chaplin appeared in Spanish-language films like "Talk to Her," "The Orphanage," and "Miguel y William." Her diverse roles extended into the 2010s with films like "The Wolfman," "The Impossible," and "The Barefoot Emperor."
Television Career
Chaplin's television career started with the 1971 film "Carlos." She later portrayed Queen Nefertiti in the short film "Nefertiti y Aquenatos" and appeared in miniseries like "The Word" and "The House of Mirth." Throughout the 80s and 90s, she starred in "My Cousin Rachel," "Duel of Hearts," and "Gulliver's Travels." At the turn of the millennium, she was seen in "In the Beginning," "Dinotopia," and "A Christmas Carol." Most recently, she portrayed Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in Netflix's "The Crown."
Personal Life
Geraldine Chaplin's personal life has been marked by long-lasting relationships. She had a son, Shane, in 1974 with Carlos Saura. She later relationship with cinematographer Patricio Castilla led to the birth of her daughter Oona in 1986. Oona has followed in her mother's footsteps, becoming an actress herself. Chaplin and Castilla married in 2006.
