What is Maude Apatow's Net Worth and Salary?
Maude Apatow is an American actress with a net worth of $2 million. She gained significant recognition for her role as Lexi Howard on HBO's teen drama series "Euphoria." Apatow began her acting journey as a child, appearing in films directed by her father and starring her mother, including "Knocked Up" and "This is 40." Her filmography also includes roles in "Other People," "Assassination Nation," "The King of Staten Island," and the Netflix miniseries "Hollywood."
Early Life and Education
Born on December 15, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, Maude Apatow is the daughter of actress Leslie Mann and filmmaker Judd Apatow. She has Finnish roots from her mother and Jewish heritage from her father. Her younger sister, Iris, is also an actress. Maude attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica, where she participated in musical productions like "Into the Woods" and "Cabaret." She later enrolled at Northwestern University but left after two years.
Start of Film Career
Maude Apatow's acting career began at the age of seven with a role in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," although her scenes were cut. She made her on-screen debut in 2007's "Knocked Up" alongside her sister and mother. In 2009, she appeared in "Funny People," again acting with her sister. The siblings reprised their roles in the 2012 sequel, "This is 40," where Maude earned nominations for her performance.
Further Film Career
In 2016, Apatow landed a significant role in "Other People," portraying Alexandra Mulcahey. The film starred Jesse Plemons and Molly Shannon. The following year, she played Meredith Whitcomb in "The House of Tomorrow," sharing the screen with actors like Asa Butterfield and Ellen Burstyn. That same year, she co-directed and co-wrote the short film "Don't Mind Alice."
In 2018, Apatow starred as Grace in "Assassination Nation," a black comedy thriller with an ensemble cast including Odessa Young and Bella Thorne. Her next major role came in 2020 with "The King of Staten Island," directed by her father and starring Pete Davidson. In the film, Apatow played Claire, the sister of Davidson's character.
Television Career
Apatow's television debut was in the fourth season of HBO's "Girls" in 2015. She gained widespread acclaim in 2019 for her role as Lexi Howard in HBO's "Euphoria." The series, created by Sam Levinson, explores complex themes involving high school students. Apatow's character is the younger sister of Cassie Howard, played by Sydney Sweeney, and childhood friend of Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya.
While working on "Euphoria," Apatow also appeared in the 2020 Netflix miniseries "Hollywood," playing Henrietta Castello. The show features an ensemble cast including Darren Criss and Jim Parsons.
Personal Life
In 2018, Apatow began dating British talent manager Charlie Christi. After their breakup, she started dating author Sam Koppelman, co-author of "Impeach: The Case Against Donald Trump." Koppelman has also worked as a speechwriter for Michael Bloomberg and Joe Biden.