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What Is Danny Masterson’s Net Worth?
Danny Masterson, an American actor, DJ, and convicted criminal, has a net worth of $8 million. This figure represents the combined net worth with his wife, actress Bijou Phillips. The majority of his wealth was accumulated through his acting career, particularly his role as Steven Hyde on the popular sitcom “That ’70s Show,” where he appeared in all 200 episodes from 1998 to 2006. Additional income stemmed from his role in the Netflix series “The Ranch” and his work as a DJ under the moniker ‘DJ Mom Jeans.’ It is important to note that Masterson’s career and financial standing have been significantly impacted by legal issues and subsequent convictions.
Early Career and Earnings
Daniel Peter Masterson was born on March 13, 1976, in Long Island, New York. His early career began at the age of four as a child model, appearing in numerous magazines and commercials. By the age of eight, he transitioned into acting in musicals. By sixteen, he had already appeared in over 100 commercials for major brands, including Kellogg’s, Clearasil, and Tang. His early film roles included a part in “Beethoven’s 2nd” in the early 1990s, alongside his role in the sitcom “Cybill” where he played a significant role for two seasons. The exact earnings from these early roles are not publicly documented. His audition for “That ’70s Show” led to the character of Hyde being specifically tailored to his persona, securing his role and significantly boosting his career and Danny Masterson Net Worth’.
“That ’70s Show” and Subsequent Projects
Masterson’s role in all eight seasons of “That ’70s Show” (200 episodes) was a primary source of his income between 1998 and 2006. Specific salary details per episode are not publicly available, but leading actors in successful sitcoms typically earn substantial fees per episode, especially as the show progresses. Post “That ’70s Show,” Masterson appeared in shows such as “Punk’d” and “MADtv,” and the 2008 film “Yes Man” starring Jim Carrey, which generated $223.2 million at the box office worldwide. In 2009, he co-starred with Bijou Phillips in “The Bridge to Nowhere.” From 2012, he starred in the comedy series “Men At Work,” and from 2016 to 2018, he played a main role in “The Ranch” on Netflix. Again, precise earnings for these later roles are not fully disclosed, but they contributed to his overall Danny Masterson Net Worth’. His DJ work as ‘DJ Mom Jeans’ also added to his income, although the specific amounts earned from DJ gigs are not publicly accessible.
Real Estate Investments
In 2007, Masterson listed his home on Holly Mont Drive in Los Angeles for $1.595 million. This four-bedroom residence included a marble and gold leaf fireplace, a pool, a multi-terraced yard, a hot tub, and a 2-car garage. He had originally purchased the property in 1998 for $560,000, shortly after landing his role on “That ’70s Show.” Prior to this sale, Masterson had invested in multiple real estate properties, including six apartments and smaller apartment buildings. In 2003, Danny bought an apartment in LA. He sold it less than a year later to Laura Prepon for $165,000. In 2007, he acquired a 4,323-square-foot home in Santa Ynez (once owned by Chuck Berry) for $2.995 million. He sold his Hollyridge Drive home in December 2021 for $6.2 million after initially listing it for $7 million. The profits from these real estate transactions added to his overall Danny Masterson Net Worth’.
Legal Issues and Financial Impact
In 2017, multiple women accused Masterson of sexual assault, leading to significant repercussions on his career and finances. He was dropped from “The Ranch,” and his talent agency, United Talent Agency, severed ties with him. These events led to a substantial loss of potential earnings. In June 2020, Masterson was formally charged with raping three women, leading to a high-profile trial. After being arrested in June 2020 on charges of rape, Danny put up a $3.3 million bond to secure his release. He used the Hollyridge Drive home to secure the bond. On May 31, 2023, he was convicted on two charges of forceable rape and on September 7, 2023, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison, 15 years per conviction. The legal fees and associated costs from these proceedings significantly impacted his financial resources and Danny Masterson Net Worth’.
Relationships and Personal Life
Masterson is a member of the Church of Scientology. He began dating Bijou Phillips in 2005, and they married in 2011. Their first child was born in 2014. While Bijou Phillips has her own career and earnings, their finances are considered jointly in assessing the $8 million Danny Masterson Net Worth’. Any personal spending habits or specific investments outside of real estate are not publicly detailed. Bijou’s father, John Phillips, was the lead singer of the Mamas & the Papas. Bijou’s half-sister, Chynna Phillips, is married to Billy Baldwin.
