Jennifer Connelly Net Worth

What Is Jennifer Connelly's Net Worth?

Jennifer Connelly is an American film actress with a net worth of $50 million, combined with her husband, actor Paul Bettany. Jennifer is renowned for her roles in films like 'Requiem for a Dream,' 'A Beautiful Mind,' and 'Blood Diamond.' She has been featured in prestigious magazines such as 'Time,' 'Vanity Fair,' and 'Esquire,' and by the 'Los Angeles Times' as one of the world's most beautiful women.

Early Life and Career

Jennifer Connelly was born on December 12, 1970, in Cairo, New York, and grew up in Brooklyn Heights. She attended Saint Ann's, a private art-focused school. Beginning her career as a model at age 10, she appeared on the covers of 'Seventeen' and 'Muppet Magazine.' In 1986, she recorded two pop songs, 'Monologue of Love' and 'Message of Love,' for the Japanese market. She landed her first leading role in 'Phenomena' (1985) and her first movie role in 'Once Upon A Time in America' (1984) and 'Seven Minutes in Heaven' that same year.

In 1986, Connelly gained recognition for her role opposite David Bowie in Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth.' By age 20, she had appeared in nine films. She took a break from acting to study English Literature at Yale University, later transferring to Stanford to study drama with Roy London. She eventually left college to return to the film industry.

Mainstream Success

Connelly starred with Frank Whaley in 'Career Opportunities' (1991) and in Disney's 'The Rocketeer.' She also appeared with Jason Priestley in Roy Orbison's 'I Drove All Night' music video. Other roles include 'Of Love and Shadows,' 'Higher Learning,' 'Far Harbor,' 'Mulholland Falls,' 'Inventing the Abbotts,' and 'Dark City.'

Her breakthrough role came in 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000), earning critical acclaim. In 2001, she delivered a career-defining performance in 'A Beautiful Mind,' winning 10 awards, including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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Connelly's notable films include 'The Hulk' (2003), 'House of Sand and Fog,' 'Blood Diamond' (2006) with Leonardo DiCaprio, 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' (2008) with Keanu Reeves, and 'Virginia' (2012). She starred in 'The Dilemma' with Vince Vaughn, 'Stuck in Love' with Greg Kinnear, and many others. From 2020 to 2022, she starred in the TV series 'Snowpiercer,' and in 2022, she played Penelope "Penny" Benjamin in 'Top Gun: Maverick.'

Other Ventures

Beyond acting, Connelly was named Amnesty International Ambassador for Human Rights Education in 2005. She has been the face of Balenciaga fashion, Revlon, and in 2012, the first global face of the Shiseido Company.

Personal Life

Jennifer had a relationship with actor Billy Campbell during 'The Rocketeer,' but they split in 1996. She has a son, born in 1997, with photographer David Dugan.

In 2003, she married actor Paul Bettany, whom she met on the set of 'A Beautiful Mind.' They have two children, a son born in 2003 and a daughter born in 2011, and reside in Brooklyn Heights, New York.

Real Estate

In 2008, Connelly and Bettany purchased a penthouse in Manhattan for $6.92 million. This Tribeca property featured over 4,000 square feet of living space. They sold it for $9 million in 2018. The same year, they bought a $15.5-million townhouse in Brooklyn Heights, noted as one of the most lucrative deals in the borough, with over 8,000 square feet of living space and spectacular city skyline views.