What is Glenn Close's Net Worth and Salary?
Glenn Close, a highly acclaimed American actress, boasts a net worth of $50 million. She is celebrated for her extensive range of performances and has garnered three Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards, and three Golden Globes. She has also been nominated for seven Academy Awards, positioning her on the brink of joining the exclusive 'EGOT' club—artists who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Raised in affluence, Close studied theater before starting her career with theater roles in the mid-70s. She transitioned to film in the 80s with her standout roles in 'The Big Chill' and 'The Natural,' both earning her first Oscar nominations. She further solidified her Hollywood presence with notable performances in 'Dangerous Liaisons' and 'Fatal Attraction.'
Albeit her cinematic success, Glenn remains deeply involved in theater. She continues to feature in major films and is considered one of the most influential people globally, often supporting various Democratic figures.
Early Life
Glenn Close was born on March 19, 1947, in Greenwich, Connecticut, to socialite Elizabeth Mary Hester "Bettine" and physician William Taliaferro Close, who served as a personal physician to Congo's dictator Mobutu Sese Seko. Raised alongside four siblings in an affluent environment, Glenn began acting at an early age while also experiencing her upbringing in what she describes as a 'cult.' She spent time studying in Switzerland and broke away from her parents' Moral Re-Armament cult by age 22 to attend The College of William & Mary, double-majoring in theatre and anthropology.
Career
Close started her professional acting career at 27 with plays like 'Love for Love' and 'Barnum,' earning her first Tony Awards for performances in plays like 'The Real Thing.' Though she ventured into film in the 80s, she returned to the stage periodically, featuring in plays like 'A Delicate Balance' and 'Sunset Boulevard' well into the 2010s.
Her mainstream Hollywood breakthrough came with films like 'The World According to Garp,' 'The Big Chill,' and 'The Natural.' Her subsequent roles in 'Jagged Edge,' 'Maxie,' 'The Stone Boy,' and 'Fatal Attraction' solidified her status in Hollywood. In contemporary cinema, Close is well-known for her portrayal of Cruella de Vil in '101 Dalmatians' and her roles in 'The Stepford Wives,' 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' among others. Additionally, she gained television acclaim for her role in the series 'Damages.'
Salary
While starring in the television show 'Damages,' Glenn earned $200,000 per episode over 59 episodes, amassing a total salary of about $12 million.
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Business Ventures
Glenn Close is the president of Trillium Productions Inc, a film production company responsible for producing films such as 'Albert Nobbs,' 'Sarah Plain and Tall,' and 'South Pacific.' She earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Television Movie for 'Serving in Silence,' produced alongside Barbra Streisand.
Relationships
Close's first marriage at 22 was short-lived, ending after two years. She remarried American businessman James Marlas in 1984, only to divorce him in 1987. With producer John Starke, she has a daughter, Annie Starke, who is also an actress. Following an engagement to Steve Beers, which ended in 1999, Glenn married venture capitalist David Evans Shaw in 2006. They divorced in 2015.
Real Estate
In 2020, Glenn Close executed significant real estate deals, first selling her longtime Bedford Hills home for $2.75 million, originally listed at $3.6 million. This Westchester County property, named 'Beanfield,' spans over 10 acres.
Additionally, she sold a nearby smaller property she bought in 1993 for $450,000. Spanning nearly 3,000 square feet and dating back to the 1700s, this historic home features antique floorboards, a library, a stone-paved patio, and rolling lawns. She sold this property for $775,000, marking her departure from New York.
Close retains an extensive real estate portfolio across Florida and Montana. Notably, she owned a coffee shop in Florida for about a decade, sold in 2006. In 2011, she also sold an apartment in The Beresford in the Central Park West Historic District for over $10 million. Furthermore, she owns a 1,000-acre ranch in Wyoming.
