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What Is Rooney Mara’s Net Worth?
Rooney Mara, a prominent American actress, boasts a net worth of $20 million. This financial standing is primarily a result of her successful career in the entertainment industry, encompassing roles in television series, independent films, and high-profile blockbuster movies. Beyond her acting career, Mara is recognized for her philanthropic endeavors and her family’s deep-rooted connection to professional football dynasties, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants.
Early Life and Education
Patricia Rooney Mara was born on April 17, 1985, in Bedford, New York. She grew up with her four siblings. Rooney completed her high school education at Fox Lane High School, graduating in 2003. Following high school, she embarked on a learning program that involved traveling through Central and South America. Upon her return, she enrolled at George Washington University before transferring to the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University. During her college years, Rooney focused on psychology, international social policy, and nonprofit organizations, ultimately graduating in 2010. Her exposure to classic films and musical theatre, coupled with the influence of her older sister, Kate Mara, a professional actress, ignited her passion for acting. She first appeared in student films at NYU and started to audition for major roles at the age of 19.
Career Highlights and Filmography
Rooney Mara’s career began with minor roles, including extra work, before transitioning to more significant parts. She made her professional debut in a 2006 episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” She followed this with a guest-starring role in “Women’s Murder Club” and an appearance in “The Cleaner.” Her first film role was in “Dream Boy.” After another guest role in “ER,” she landed her first starring role in “Tanner Hall.” Subsequently, she appeared in “Youth in Revolt,” “Dare,” “The Winning Season,” and the remake of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
A pivotal moment in her career came in 2010 with her role in “The Social Network,” where she played one of Mark Zuckerberg’s early girlfriends. This role brought her greater recognition, leading to roles in “Millennium” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” The latter film, based on Stieg Larsson’s novel, grossed over $232 million worldwide against a $90 million budget. Her performance was critically acclaimed, earning her nominations for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2013, she appeared in “Her,” another critically acclaimed film alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, and Scarlett Johansson. Her performance in “Her” further solidified her reputation and contributed to the film’s numerous awards. Following this, she starred in films such as “Side Effects,” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints,” and “The One I Love.” In 2015, she played Tiger Lily in “Pan,” a role that garnered controversy due to its original intention for a Native American actress. That same year, she jointly won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in “Carol.” In 2016, she voiced characters in the stop-motion animated film “Kubo and the Two Strings.” She then appeared in films like “Una,” “Lion,” and “The Secret Scripture.” In 2017, she starred in a range of films, including “The Discovery,” “A Ghost Story,” and “Song to Song.” In 2018, she starred alongside Joaquin Phoenix again in “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot,” as well as in “Mary Magdalene” and the animal rights documentary “Dominion.”
Family Wealth and Business Ventures
Rooney Mara and her sister Kate Mara come from a wealthy and influential American family with a history in entrepreneurial ventures. The family is known as the “Rooney and Mara business family.” Her great-grandfathers founded and owned the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their extended family members have a combined net worth of several billion dollars due to their ownership stakes in these two teams. Kate and Rooney’s father serves as vice president of player personnel for the New York Giants. Their maternal grandfather, Timothy Rooney, has been running the Yonkers Raceway & Empire Casino since 1972. The family’s continued ownership of the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers means many of her relatives work for these organizations. Her cousins include U.S. Representative Tom Rooney and Florida State Representative Patrick Rooney Jr.
Beyond acting and charity, Rooney Mara founded Hiraeth Collective, a vegan clothing line, in 2018. The brand features shoes, accessories, and clothing designed by Mara, Sara Schloat, and Chrys Wong.
Real Estate Investments
In 2017, Rooney Mara listed her Los Feliz home for $3.8 million. She had purchased the house in 2015 for $2.9 million and made significant renovations. The property has 2,340 square feet of living space and was originally built in 1963 by a well-known architect. Unable to find a buyer at the initial price, she lowered the asking price to $3.6 million. In 2018, Kelly Osbourne purchased the property for $3.575 million, slightly below the asking price.
Relationships and Personal Life
Rooney Mara began a relationship with Joaquin Phoenix in 2016, after co-starring in “Her” and other projects. In 2017, they began living together in Hollywood Hills, and in 2019, they became engaged. In 2020, Mara and Phoenix welcomed their first child together. Mara, like Phoenix, is vegan.
