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What Is Seth Meyers’s Net Worth?
Seth Meyers, a prominent figure in American comedy and television, has amassed a considerable net worth of $25 million. This financial standing is primarily attributed to his successful career as a comedian, actor, writer, and television host.
Seth Meyers’s Career and Salary Details
Meyers’s annual salary for hosting “Late Night with Seth Meyers” is reported to be $5 million. This income reflects his established position in late-night television and the consistent viewership that his show attracts.
His journey began with “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) in 2001, where he quickly rose to prominence. By 2006, he held the dual role of head writer and co-anchor of the “Weekend Update” segment. His performance on SNL, marked by sharp wit and comedic timing, solidified his reputation in the comedy world.
In 2014, Meyers transitioned to “Late Night,” succeeding Jimmy Fallon. His contract with NBC initially secured his position until 2021, but it was later extended, ensuring his continued presence on the show until at least 2025. The show quickly earned high ratings for the franchise, with over 3.4 million viewers tuning in.
Seth Meyers’s Early Life and Education
Born on December 28, 1973, in Evanston, Illinois, Seth Meyers spent his formative years in Okemos, Michigan, and Bedford, New Hampshire. His father, Laurence Meyers Jr., worked in finance, while his mother, Hilary Claire, was a French teacher. Meyers also has a younger brother, Josh Meyers, who is also an actor.
While living in Michigan, Meyers attended Edgewood Elementary in Okemos. He later attended Manchester High School West in New Hampshire. His diverse ancestry includes roots in Lithuania, Austria, Croatia, England, Germany, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. After high school, Meyers enrolled at Northwestern University in Illinois, where he was involved in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the Mee-Ow Show, the school’s improv comedy group.
Before joining SNL, Meyers honed his comedic skills with ImprovOlympic and Boom Chicago, a comedy troupe based in Amsterdam. It was during his time in Amsterdam that he was scouted by “Saturday Night Live”.
SNL Career
Seth Meyers joined SNL in 2001. He became a writing supervisor in 2005, and co-head writer in 2006 with Tina Fey and Andrew Steele. After Tina Fey departed, Meyers took over as head writer and also replaced Fey on the “Weekend Update” segment with Amy Poehler.
During his time on “Weekend Update,” his dynamic with Amy Poehler earned widespread acclaim, and they revived the segment during Poehler’s guest appearances even after she left SNL. In addition to “Weekend Update,” Meyers portrayed several recurring characters in SNL sketches, including those in “Appalachian Emergency Room” and “Jarrett’s Room.”
Seth Meyers participated in the 2007 writer’s strike organized by the Writers Guild of America. The strike aimed to secure better funding and compensation, considering the profits that television networks were making. His final SNL episode aired in February 2014, featuring appearances from SNL alumni Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, and Andy Sandberg.
Meyers returned to SNL as a guest host in 2018. He has also appeared in films and television, including comedic roles. These roles, along with his other endeavors, contributed to Seth Meyers’s net worth.
Late Night Career
Seth Meyers started hosting “Late Night” in February 2014, with Amy Poehler as his first guest. Fred Armisen became the bandleader for Late Night’s house band, “The 8G Band.”
In March 2020, production of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” was suspended due to COVID-19. However, Meyers continued filming the show from his home. In September 2020, he resumed filming in the studio. When “Late Night” premiered in 2013, it earned the best ratings for the franchise since 2005, with over 3.4 million viewers tuning in.
Seth Meyers’s “Late Night” show is known for his political views, setting it apart from other late-night talk shows.
Personal Life
Seth Meyers married Alexi Ashe in July 2013 on Martha’s Vineyard. Ashe is an attorney. They have two sons, Ashe and Axel, and are raising them in a Jewish household, even though Meyers himself is not Jewish.
Meyers is a sports enthusiast and supports Boston and Pittsburgh franchises, including the Boston Red Socks, Boston Celtics, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He has also mentioned Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, David Letterman, Monty Python, and Jon Stewart as comedy influences.
Real Estate Investments
In 2013, Seth and Alexi Meyers purchased an apartment in NYC’s West Village neighborhood for $3.525 million. They sold it for $4.5 million in late 2017. In 2016, they acquired a 10-room duplex near Washington Square Park for $7.5 million. They lived in their West Village apartment while renovating the duplex.
Seth Meyers’s net worth is further bolstered by his property holdings and investments.
