What Is Kim Cattrall's Net Worth and Salary?
Kim Cattrall is an English-Canadian actress with a net worth of $40 million. Best known for her iconic role as Samantha Jones on HBO's "Sex and the City," she has also enjoyed a thriving film and television career, especially in the 1980s. Some notable films include "Police Academy" (1984), "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986), "Mannequin" (1987), and "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" (1991).
Early Life
Kim Victoria Cattrall was born on August 21, 1956, in Liverpool, England. Her parents, secretary Gladys Shane and construction engineer Dennis Cattrall, moved the family to British Columbia, Canada, when she was three months old. At 11, she returned to Liverpool to care for her ailing grandmother. She initially studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) but soon moved back to Canada. After graduating early from Georges P. Vanier Secondary School in 1972, she relocated to New York City at 16 to pursue acting.
On-Screen Career
In New York, Cattrall attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and signed a five-year film deal with director Otto Preminger upon graduation. Her debut role came in the 1975 film "Rosebud." She later transitioned to Universal Studios, appearing in TV shows like "Quincy, M.E.," "Columbo," and "Starsky and Hutch." Moving to miniseries and cinema, she starred opposite Jack Lemmon in "Tribute" (1980), gaining recognition in the 1982 teen comedy "Porky's." She further cemented her reputation with roles in "Police Academy" (1984), "Big Trouble in Little China" (1986), and "Mannequin" (1987).
Cattrall's career soared when she was cast as Samantha Jones in HBO's "Sex and the City." Starring alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon, her portrayal earned her five Emmy nominations and four Golden Globe nods, winning one in 2002. She reprised her role in the successful film adaptations in 2008 and 2010.
Stage Career
A Golden Globe winner, Cattrall also boasts a successful stage career, debuting on Broadway in Michael Frayn's "Wild Honey" (1986). She starred in West End revivals such as "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" (2006) and David Mamet's "The Cryptogram" (2006). Her notable performances include "Miss Julie" and "Antony and Cleopatra" at the Liverpool Playhouse, "Private Lives" on Broadway, and Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth" at The Old Vic.
"Sex and the City" Earnings
At the height of the show's popularity, Cattrall earned $350,000 per episode, a third of Sarah Jessica Parker's salary. For the "Sex and the City" films, she was paid $7 million and $10 million, respectively. Salary disparities caused friction among the cast, especially between Cattrall and Parker, leading to Cattrall's exclusion from the 2021 revival series "And Just Like That…"
Personal Life
Cattrall has been married three times and has no children. Her first marriage was to Larry Davis (1977-1979), and her second to Andre J. Lyson (1982-1989), during which she learned German. She co-authored "Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm" with her third husband, Mark Levinson (1998-2004). Cattrall briefly dated former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
A Liverpool F.C. fan, she splits her time between New York City and the East Hamptons. She holds British and Canadian citizenship and became an American citizen in August 2020. Cattrall narrowly avoided death in the 1988 Pan AM Flight 103 bombing due to a last-minute shopping trip.
Real Estate
In 1998, Cattrall purchased a waterfront home in East Hampton, New York, for $420,000. She listed it for sale in October 2020 for $3.25 million.
