What is Julie Christie's Net Worth?
Julie Christie, a celebrated British actress, boasts a net worth of $10 million. Born on April 14, 1941, in Chabua, India, Christie emerged as a pop culture icon during the 'swinging London' era of the 1960s.
Early Career and Breakthrough
Christie began her illustrious career with the film Billy Liar (1963). Her exceptional portrayal of Diana Scott in Darling (1965) earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. That same year, she mesmerized audiences as Lara Antipova in Doctor Zhivago, a film that ranks eighth in all-time box office earnings after inflation adjustment.
Notable Films in the 1960s and 70s
In subsequent years, Christie delivered stellar performances in numerous films:
- Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
- Far from the Madding Crowd (1967)
- Petulia (1968)
- The Go-Between (1970)
- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) - Received second Oscar nomination
- Don't Look Now (1973)
- Shampoo (1975)
- Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Later Career and Recognition
Though relatively quiet in the 1980s, Christie earned critical acclaim with Oscar nominations for Afterglow (1997) and Away from Her (2006). In 1997, she was honored with the BAFTA Fellowship.
Education and Early Fame
Fascinated by the artistic lifestyle, Christie studied at the University of London's Central School of Speech & Drama. Her professional stage debut was in 1957, but fame found her through the BBC series A for Andromeda (1961), where she played a genetically-engineered human.
Personal Life
From 1967 to 1974, Christie had a high-profile relationship with actor Warren Beatty and starred with him in McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Shampoo, and Heaven Can Wait. She is currently married to journalist Duncan Campbell.
