Quinta Brunson Net Worth

What Is Quinta Brunson's Net Worth?

Quinta Brunson is an American actress, writer, comedian, producer, and director with a net worth of $9 million. She is renowned for creating, writing, executive producing, and starring in the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary (2021–present), a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2022 and a Primetime Emmy for Lead Actress – Comedy Series in 2024.

Brunson also created, wrote, produced, and starred in the web series Broke (2016) and Quinta vs. Everything (2017–2018) alongside the go90 series Up for Adoption (2017). She directed Broke and voiced Blazor Wulf on the Adult Swim series Lazor Wulf (2019–2021), where she also wrote two episodes. Additionally, she produced the Wash and Go Tutorial – Spike Lee episode of the BuzzFeed Studios series Hair Flick (2019).

Quinta has over 25 acting credits, including the films An American Pickle (2020) and As of Yet (2021), and the TV series Single Parents (2018–2020), A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019; 2022), and Miracle Workers (2021). She published the book She Memes Well in 2021. In July 2022, it was announced she would portray Oprah Winfrey in the film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. In 2022, Quinta was listed in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People and became the first Black woman to receive three nominations in the comedy category (writing, acting, and series) at the Primetime Emmys.

Syndication Royalties

When Abbott Elementary qualifies for syndication, Quinta's net worth is expected to rise significantly. As the show's creator, producer, and star, she owns a substantial portion of the show's backend equity points, potentially up to 20%. If the show generates $500 million in syndication royalties within its first decade, Quinta could earn up to $50 million. Additionally, she will receive residuals whenever the show re-airs in syndication.

Warner Brothers Overall Deal

In August 2022, Quinta signed a multi-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. While the financial terms were undisclosed, this deal ensures Quinta will remain with Warner Bros. to create new shows and continue her work on Abbott Elementary.

Endorsements

Quinta's growing fame has increased her ability to secure lucrative endorsement deals. She became the face of OLAY in September 2022, signed a deal with J. Crew in April 2023, and starred in a TurboTax Super Bowl commercial in February 2024.

Early Life

Quinta Brunson was born on December 21, 1989, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Rick and Norma Jean Brunson and grew up in a Jehovah's Witness household. She has older siblings named Kalid, Nija (better known as Jia), Kiyana, and Kwei. Quinta credits her mother, a dedicated kindergarten teacher, for inspiring her to create Abbott Elementary. Energetic as a child, she took ballet and aerobics classes. Quinta attended the Charter High School for Architecture & Design and developed a passion for comedy during her teenage years, which led her to take an improv class. She later attended Temple University but dropped out to pursue a career in comedy.

Career

Quinta gained popularity in 2014 through her comedic Instagram videos, particularly the viral series Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date. She eventually worked at BuzzFeed Video as a producer and sold the series Broke and Up for Adoption to YouTube Red and go90, respectively. She starred in the Facebook Watch series Quinta vs. Everything (2017-2018) and guest-starred on the shows New Girl and Single Parents in 2018. Quinta also had a recurring role on The CW's iZombie and starred on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show.

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Abbott Elementary

In 2021, Quinta starred as Janine Teagues on ABC's award-winning sitcom Abbott Elementary. She also serves as the show's creator, writer, and executive producer. The show features Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

In 2022, Abbott Elementary won numerous awards, including a Black Reel Television Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, a Dorian Award for Best TV Comedy, and Television Critics Association Awards for Program of the Year and Outstanding New Program. Quinta won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.

In July 2022, writer Christine Davis sued Quinta and ABC, alleging that Abbott Elementary was based on her script This School Year. Despite the lawsuit, Quinta's success continued, and in August 2022, she signed a multi-year deal with Warner Bros. Television. Channing Dungey, the studio's chairman, praised Quinta as a "tour de force and a powerhouse talent".

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Personal Life

Quinta announced her engagement to sales manager Kevin Jay Anik in July 2020, and they married in September 2021. During her 2022 Primetime Emmy acceptance speech, she thanked Anik for being her "most supportive man." Quinta also donated part of the Abbott Elementary marketing budget to teachers, stating that such impactful decisions excite her.

Awards and Nominations

In 2022, Quinta earned three Primetime Emmy nominations for Abbott Elementary, winning Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. She also won four Black Reel Awards for Television, including Outstanding Actress and Writing for a Comedy Series. Quinta’s work on Abbott Elementary earned her multiple awards and nominations from the Hollywood Critics Association, BET Awards, Dorian TV Awards, Gold Derby Awards, and more. In 2017, she received a Streamy Award nomination for Best Acting in a Comedy for Broke.