REVEALED: The staggering net worths of multi-millionaire celebrities who are leading SAG-AFTRA strikes that have brought Hollywood to a standstill – and left thousands without paying jobs
A host of Hollywood’s wealthiest actors have been showing up in force to join the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strikes – grinning for the cameras while brandishing signs in support of the movement… which has seen thousands of blue-collar industry workers left without paying jobs.
The world is looking on as the entertainment industry embarks on its first mass walkout since the 1980s – which has seen performers demanding protection against their jobs being threatened by artificial intelligence.
But while multi-millionaire actors like Susan Sarandon, Jason Sudeikis, and Bette Midler have happily lent their famous faces to the cause, behind the scenes, many of the average industry workers could soon face themselves being left unable to pay the bills or buy food without any steady income amid the strike action.
And it hasn’t gone unnoticed that many of the famous names supporting the strike are in a much more comfortable position financially.
All in this together: Hollywood millionaires such as Jason Sudeikis have been showing up in force to support the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strikes
Support: However, hasn’t gone unnoticed that famous names like Hilary Duff and Bette Midler supporting the strike are in a more comfortable position financially compared to others
Indeed, SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher previously enjoyed being one of the highest-paid actresses in TV thanks to her role on The Nanny – boasting an impressive net worth of $25 million.
Meanwhile, the likes of Olivia Wilde, Bette Midler, and Hilary Duff all have millions in the bank that could help cushion the blow of the strike action.
Elsewhere, iconic actress Susan Sarandon has a reported net worth of $60 million after decades of high-profile parts over her career.
The Thelma & Louise star has been on the frontlines alongside fellow union members to try and use her star power to bring further awareness to the cause.
However, industry insiders have suggested public support for the strikes may be short-lived if it becomes led by multimillionaire A-listers.
As several studio execs forecast hard times to come if the situation is not resolved by September, the average union member is sure to face a hard time with the lack of income.
While Labor Day is only six weeks away, the delay in releasing affected projects could stretch to six months because of the work that goes into organizing the production of large movies and TV shows.
Here, DailyMail.com reveals the jaw-dropping net worth of the stars who have joined the SAG strikes which are set to cause game-changing disruption to the world of showbiz and entertainment.
Bette Midler, 74: Hollywood icon has a net worth of $220 million
Bette Midler has an estimated net worth of $220 million, thanks to an iconic career
Big earner: The star recently reported to have enjoyed a $3 million payday to reprise her role as Winifred ‘Winnie’ Sanderson in Hocus Pocus – pictured center
Bette Midler has an estimated net worth of $220 million, thanks to an iconic career that has included singing, songwriting, comedy, and acting.
Having starred in some of the most popular movies of all time, including Beaches and Hocus Pocus, the actress has seen plenty of changes go down in Hollywood and appears passionate to help fight for fair pay for the next generation of stars.
It is not known exactly what hit movies such as The First Wives Club, The Stepford Wives, and Parental Guidance.
However, the movie legend is recently reported to have enjoyed a $3 million payday to reprise her role as Winifred ‘Winnie’ Sanderson in Hocus Pocus.
The sequel movie was released exclusively on Disney+ in 2022.
Susan Sarandon, 76: Legendary actress has a net worth of $60 million
Putting up a fight: Susan Sarandon’s success as an actress has helped her to build up a reported net worth of $60 million
Superstar: It is believed that the actress, pictured left, was already making $ 1 million per movie when she starred in the classic 1991 flick, Thelma & Louise
Susan Sarandon has appeared in over 170 movies during her career including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Witches of Eastwick, and Little Women (1994).
Her success as an actress has helped her to build up a reported net worth of $60 million.
It is believed that the actress was already making $ 1 million per movie when she starred in the classic 1991 flick, Thelma & Louise.
According to reports, the star pulled in a similar amount for her recent comedy-drama, Maybe I Do.
Meanwhile, the star is thought to have earned hundreds of thousands per episode for her recent Fox drama, Monarch.
Kevin Bacon, 65, and Kyra Sedwick, 57: Married couple has a net worth of $45 million
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been married since 1988 and have a joint net worth of $45 million
Payday: Kevin first pulled in $1 million per movie when he starred in the hit flick, Footloose. Kyra was pulling in up to $350,000 per episode on her popular series, The Closer
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have been married since 1988 and have a joint net worth of $45 million.
The actor is well known for projects such as A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, I Love Dick, and Patriots Day.
However, he first pulled in $1 million per movie when he starred in the hit flick, Footloose.
He was more recently earning $175,000 per episode in the Fox TV series, The Following.
Meanwhile, Kyra is known for her roles in The Edge of Seventeen, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Something to Talk About.
She was believed to have been pulling in up to $350,000 per episode on her popular series, The Closer – making around $7.4 million per season!
Jason Sudeikis, 47: Ted Lasso actor has a net worth of $25 million
Making bank: Jason Sudeikis has cemented his fortune in recent years thanks to the runaway success of his series, Ted Lasso
Huge success: He enjoyed high earnings with the Apple TV series as he bagged $1 million per episode
Jason Sudeikis has cemented his fortune in recent years thanks to the runaway success of his series, Ted Lasso.
The star first found fame as a member of the Saturday Night Live cast, where he was pulling in $8,000 per episode.
Meanwhile, he also starred in popular films such as Horrible Bosses, We’re The Millers, and Hall Pass.
However, he enjoyed his highest earnings with his Apple TV series, Ted Lasso, as he bagged $1 million per episode.
Hilary Duff, 35: How I Met Your Father star has a net worth of $25 million
With the people: Having found fame as a child star, Hilary Duff has steadily built up a net worth of $25 million
Working mom: It has been reported that the star is making over $300,000 per episode on How I Met Your Father
Having found fame as a child star, Hilary Duff has steadily built up a net worth of $25 million.
The former Disney Channel star first became a household name thanks to her leading role in Lizzie McGuire.
The then-teen star was making $15,000 per episode which saw her earning a little under $1 million for the full series.
She also earned $1 million for the 2003 movie, before starring in projects like Cheaper by the Dozen and A Cinderella Story.
The star most recently starred in Younger and is reportedly earning close to the same amount as the How I Met Your Father cast for her leading role in the sequel series, How I Met Your Father.
It had been reported at the time that How I Met Your Mother stars were making over $300,000 per episode.
Fran Drescher, 65: Firebrand SAG boss has a net worth of $25 million
Leading the troops: Actors’ union leader Fran Drescher’s career has spanned decades of cinema, giving her a net worth of $25 million
TV superstar: She reportedly earned $1.5 million per episode during the final season of The Nanny
Actors’ union leader Fran Drescher’s career has spanned decades of cinema, television, and Broadway.
But she is most famous for starring in 90’s sitcom The Nanny, which she created with her husband at the time Peter Marc Jacobson – who is now openly gay.
She reportedly earned $1.5 million per episode during the final season of the show, making her one of the highest-paid actresses in TV at the time.
Meanwhile, her net worth is estimated to be between $25 million and $30 million.
The 1990s saw her star in several more films including Francis Ford Coppola’s 1996 movie Jack, and The Beautician and the Beast the following year – which she also produced.
Most recently, she reprised a recurring role in Adam Sandler’s Hotel Transylvania film series, in which she voices Eunice.
Christian Slater, 53: Respected actor has a net worth of $25 million
Long-lasting career: Christian Slater has amassed a net worth of over $25 million thanks to roles in popular projects
High earner: The actor was recently making $175,000 per episode in his USA Network drama, Mr. Robot
Christian Slater has amassed a net worth of over $25 million thanks to roles in projects such as Very Bad Things, True Romance, and Heathers.
He also starred in Broken Arrow, Dr. Death, and Interview with a Vampire – where he earned $250,000.
However, the actor donated his earnings to charity supported by late actor River Phoenix’s favorite charities, because River had originally been chosen to play that role before he died in 1993.
Meanwhile, the actor was making $175,000 per episode in his USA Network drama, Mr. Robot.
Bob Odenkirk, 60: Better Call Saul actor has a net worth of $16 million
Actor Bob Odenkirk is best known for his role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and has a net worth of $16 million
Rolling in it: By the final season of the hit series, the actor was earning a $200,000 salary per episode
Actor Bob Odenkirk stars in projects such as Mr. Show with Bob and David, Nebraska, Fargo, The Post, and Little Women (2019).
However, he is best known for his role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad.
By the final season of the hit series, the actor was earning a $200,000 salary per episode.
And he continued to earn big numbers with his spin-off series, Better Call Saul, once again pulling in $200,000.
This meant the star was making a comfortable $2 million per season and now has a net worth of $16 million.
On Strike: Nina Dobrev, 34, hit the picket line outside of the Manhattan headquarters of Warner Bros., Discovery, and Netflix
SAG-AFTRA support: Awkwafina shows her support for SAG-AFTRA on the picket line in NYC
Actress Rosario Dawson has also been seen on the picket line and boasts a net worth of $16 million.
Meanwhile, Mandy Moore ($23 million), Allison Janney ($14 million), Busy Philipps ($12 million), The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev ($11 million), and Don’t Worry Darling director Olivia Wilde ($10 million) have also shown their support since the strike began.
In launching their work stoppage action, the actors joined the Writers Guild of America, which began its strike on May 2. The joint action has effectively halted all film production in Hollywood.
Both unions say the streaming model that has taken over the industry in recent years has cheated them of their share of income and funneled money to executives.
No talks are planned, and no end is in sight for the work stoppage. It is the first time both guilds have walked offsets since 1960 when then-actor Ronald Reagan was SAG’s leader.
On Friday, the first full day of the actors’ walkout, top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters in Los Angeles and New York.