What is Laura Albert's Net Worth?
Laura Albert, an acclaimed American author, boasts a net worth of $10 million. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in November 1965, Albert gained notoriety for her works under the pen name JT LeRoy, an 'avatar' she created, as well as other pseudonyms like Emily Frasier, Speedie, Laura Victoria, and Gluttenberg.
The JT LeRoy Controversy
In 2005, New York magazine sparked a literary controversy by suggesting that JT LeRoy was a fictional hoax masterminded by Albert. She confirmed the allegation, revealing herself as the true author behind the JT LeRoy books.
Legal Battles
In 2007, Albert faced a fraud lawsuit from Antidote International Films, Inc. They claimed that a contract signed with JT LeRoy for a feature film adaptation of the book Sarah was invalid. Despite this setback, Albert's work under the JT LeRoy pseudonym includes the books Sarah (2000), The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2001), and Harold's End (2004).
Cultural Impact
Albert's influence extended beyond her novels. The JT LeRoy persona inspired a Brazilian rock musical titled JT, A Punk Fairy Tale. In March 2014, the Academy of Friends Oscar Party featured JT LeRoy, portrayed by gender-fluid model Rain Dove Dubilewski, for an HIV/AIDS fundraiser event.
Other Works
Apart from her novels, Albert wrote the short film Dreams of Levitation and contributed to the TV series Deadwood.
