Sarah Jessica Parker Net Worth

Overview

Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress, model, singer, and producer with a net worth of $200 million, a combined net worth with her husband, Matthew Broderick. She gained global recognition for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the HBO series ‘Sex and the City’ (1998–2004), for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. She reprised the role in the films ‘Sex and the City’ (2008) and ‘Sex and the City 2’ (2010), as well as the revival series ‘And Just Like That…’ (2021–present). Before ‘Sex and the City,’ Parker established herself as a talented actress in film and theatre, with roles in ‘Footloose’ (1984) and ‘L.A. Story’ (1991). She made her Broadway debut at age 11 in ‘The Innocents’ and later starred in ‘Annie’. Parker has also expanded her career into producing, including the HBO series ‘Divorce’. She has made a name for herself in the fashion industry with her footwear line, SJP, by Sarah Jessica Parker, and started the production company ‘Pretty Matches’ in 2005.

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What Is Sarah Jessica Parker’s Net Worth?

Sarah Jessica Parker, a multifaceted American actress, model, singer, and producer, has accumulated a substantial net worth of $200 million. This impressive figure represents the combined wealth she shares with her husband, actor Matthew Broderick.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s “Sex and the City” Earnings

Parker’s most iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s “Sex and the City” significantly contributed to her wealth. She appeared in 94 episodes over six seasons. Her financial achievements from this role include:

$3.2 million per episode for the final three seasons (2001-2004), totaling $147 million for 46 episodes.
Adjusting for inflation, this equates to approximately $4.333 million per episode, or $182 million for the last three seasons.
An estimated $50 million earned over the first three seasons (48 episodes).
Approximately $200 million earned from the entire “Sex and the City” television series.
$15 million for the first “Sex and the City” movie.
$20 million for the second “Sex and the City” movie.
$1 million per episode for the 2021 “And Just Like That…” revival (10 episodes).

In total, Sarah Jessica Parker earned around $250 million from HBO due to “Sex and the City”. As of right now, Sarah Jessica Parker is the highest-paid actress in television history in terms of salary per episode.

Other Ventures and Earnings

Beyond “Sex and the City,” Sarah Jessica Parker has expanded her financial portfolio through various ventures:

In 2005, she launched her perfume called “Lovely”.
In 2007, she released her fashion line “Bitten”.
In February 2014, she launched the SJP Collection footwear line at Nordstrom, which generated $25 million annually as of 2022.
Her production company, “Pretty Matches,” founded in 2005, has been creating content for HBO and other channels.
She partnered with New Zealand Winery Invivo & Co. in 2019 to produce a collection of wines.

Early Career and Initial Earnings

Born on March 25, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, Parker began her entertainment career at a young age. Her early experiences and earnings include:

First TV show at age eight in 1976.
First Broadway role in “The Innocents” at age 11, prompting her family’s move to New Jersey to support her career.
Starring in the Broadway production of “Annie” from 1977 to 1981.
Roles in films like “Footloose” (1984) and the TV series “Square Pegs” (1982-1983).

Career Highlights

Sarah Jessica Parker has had a long and successful career. Career highlights include:

Roles in films like “L.A. Story” (1991), “Honeymoon in Vegas” (1992), “The First Wives Club” (1996), and “State and Main” (2000).
Starring in the HBO series “Divorce” (2016-2019), where she also served as an executive producer.

Real Estate Investments

Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick, have made several notable real estate investments:

In March 2011, they purchased a New York City townhouse for $18.995 million, which they later sold for $18.25 million after renovations.
In 2016, they acquired two adjacent NYC townhouses for $34.5 million and combined them into a 14,000-square-foot mansion with 2,100 square feet of outdoor space.
They owned a nearby townhouse, purchased in 2000 for $2.995 million, and sold it in January 2021 for $15 million after renovations.
Two homes in Amagansett, The Hamptons, acquired in 2006 for $6.6 million.
Property in Ireland, where Matthew Broderick spent his childhood summers.

Highest Paid Actors of All Time

Sarah Jessica Parker holds the record for the highest per-episode salary in television history. The top five highest-paid actors as of this writing are: