What is Timothée Chalamet's Net Worth and Salary?
Timothée Chalamet is an American actor with a net worth of $25 million. He has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career, including Academy Award nominations, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Beginning his career at a young age, Timothée appeared in commercials and short films before making a significant mark with a role in the series 'Homeland' and later films like 'Men, Women & Children' and 'Interstellar.'
His breakthrough came in 2017 with 'Call Me by Your Name,' earning him widespread critical acclaim and subsequent roles in 'Hot Summer Nights,' 'Lady Bird,' and 'Hostiles.' Timothée's performance in 'Beautiful Boy' continued his streak of acclaim, followed by roles in 'The King' and 'Little Women.' Chalamet is recognized as one of the most talented actors of his generation.
Early Life
Timothée Hal Chalamet was born on December 27, 1995, in New York City and grew up in Hell's Kitchen. He comes from a family with Jewish roots; his mother was a Broadway dancer educated at Yale, and his father, of French heritage, is an editor and correspondent. Timothée holds dual French and United States citizenship. Enrolled in a special high school for music and art, he developed his creative talents and starred in numerous school musicals. After graduating in 2013, he attended Columbia University to study cultural anthropology before transferring to the Gallatin School of Individualized Study to focus on acting.
Career
Timothée's early career includes numerous commercials and short films. His first major TV role was on 'Law & Order.' He then appeared in the TV film 'Loving Leah' and an Off-Broadway production of 'The Talls.' By 2012, he had recurring roles in 'Royal Pains' and 'Homeland.' The latter brought him significant recognition. After 'Men, Women & Children' in 2014 and playing the son of Matthew McConaughey in 'Interstellar,' which grossed $675 million globally, Chalamet's career momentum increased. He appeared in 'Worst Friends,' 'One & Two,' 'The Adderall Diaries,' and 'Love the Coopers' in 2015.
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Returning to the stage in 2016, Chalamet starred in 'Prodigal Son,' earning the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play and a Drama League Award nomination. He ended 2016 with a well-received performance in 'Miss Stevens.'
2017 marked a turning point for Chalamet. His role in 'Call Me by Your Name' was critically acclaimed, making him the third-youngest nominee for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. Other 2017 roles included 'Hot Summer Nights,' 'Hostiles,' and 'Lady Bird.' In 2018, he starred in 'Beautiful Boy' alongside Steve Carell, receiving further acclaim and several award nominations. He appeared in Woody Allen's 'A Rainy Day in New York,' donating his salary to charity amidst the controversy surrounding Allen.
Later, he portrayed Henry V in 'The King' on Netflix and appeared in 2019's 'Little Women.' In 2020, he hosted 'Saturday Night Live.' Chalamet also took on the lead role of Paul Atreides in the long-awaited 'Dune' adaptation.
Wonka Salary
Timothée Chalamet earned $9 million for his role in 'Wonka,' a career-high at that point.
Fashion
Beyond acting, Timothée Chalamet is celebrated as a fashion icon. 'Gentleman's Quarterly' named him the best-dressed man in the world, while 'Vogue' recognized him as the most influential man in fashion. He served as a co-chair at the 2021 Met Gala alongside other notable celebrities.
Real Estate
In October 2022, Timothée purchased an $11 million estate in Beverly Hills from Justin Verlander and Kate Upton. Previous celebrity owners of the mansion included tennis star Pete Sampras and his wife Bridgette Wilson, and musician Kenny G. The 1.5-acre property features a pool, spa, tennis court, multiple outdoor lounge areas, a maid's room, and a bonus room with its own entrance.
