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What Is Vera Farmiga’s Net Worth
Vera Farmiga, a versatile American actress, director, and producer, has cultivated a successful career in the entertainment industry. As of 2025, her net worth is estimated to be $10 million. This figure is a result of her extensive work in film and television, including notable roles and behind-the-scenes contributions.
Early Life and Education
Vera Ann Farmiga was born on August 6, 1973, in Clifton, New Jersey. Her parents, Lubomyra, a schoolteacher, and Michael, a systems analyst and landscaper, were of Ukrainian descent. Vera grew up in a Ukrainian American community in Irvington, New Jersey. At the age of 12, her family moved to Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. She attended St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School in Newark. Vera’s early life involved training in classical piano and participation in the Plast National Scout Organization of Ukraine. As a teenager, she toured with Syzokryli, a Ukrainian folk-dancing group, showcasing her cultural heritage through dance. During her junior year at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, she auditioned for a school play and was cast in the lead role in James Robinson Planché’s “The Vampire.” After graduating high school in 1991, Farmiga pursued higher education at Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1995. As a college senior, she played Nina Zarechnaya in a production of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.” Gerardine Clark, Farmiga’s drama professor, credited Farmiga for the win, stating, “We’d never have won had she not nailed the fourth act. A number of the judges told me that.”
Career Highlights and Earnings
Farmiga began her professional acting career in 1996, playing Miranda in “The Tempest” at the American Conservatory Theater and Anne Hartman in “Good” at The Barrow Group, and appearing on Broadway in “Taking Sides.” In 1997, she made her television debut in the TV movie “Rose Hill” and co-starred with Heath Ledger on the Fox series “Roar.” Farmiga’s film debut came in 1998 with “Return to Paradise.” This marked the start of her journey into the world of cinema. One of her career milestones includes her role as Norma Louise Bates in the A&E series “Bates Motel” (2013–2017). Farmiga appeared in all 50 episodes of the show, which aired over five seasons. Additionally, she received a Primetime Emmy nomination for her role in “Bates Motel” in 2013, specifically for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Her performance in “Bates Motel” not only showcased her acting abilities but also contributed significantly to her earnings. Details regarding her exact salary per episode or season are not publicly disclosed. Another cornerstone of her career is her portrayal of Lorraine Warren in “The Conjuring” film franchise (2013–present). “The Conjuring” grossed $319.5 million worldwide, establishing the franchise known as “The Conjuring Universe.” She has appeared in multiple films within the franchise, including “The Conjuring 2” (2016), “Annabelle Comes Home” (2019), and “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” (2021). Each of these films surpassed $200 million in global box office earnings. Specific details regarding her compensation for her roles in these films are not publicly accessible. Her supporting role in the 2009 film “Up in the Air” earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. Her role in “Up in the Air” also earned her nominations from the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Additionally, the film earned her an International Cinephile Society Award, a Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award, and a Cinema Vanguard Award (from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival). Vera also played Dr. Madolyn Madden in Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson. She starred as Elsa Hoess in “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.” Farmiga has appeared in other films, including “Down to the Bone” (2004), “The Departed” (2006), “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” (2008), “Up in the Air” (2009), “Special Correspondents” (2016), “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), and “The Many Saints of Newark” (2021). She appeared in the television series “Roar” (1997), “UC: Undercover” (2001–2002), “Touching Evil” (2004), and “Hawkeye” (2021), and the miniseries “When They See Us” (2019). Farmiga directed and starred in the 2011 film “Higher Ground,” and she served as an executive producer on “Bates Motel” and the 2017 documentary short “Unspoken.” Details on her compensation as a director or producer are not available.
Awards, Nominations, and Recognition
Vera Farmiga has received over 20 awards and 70 nominations. In 2010, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for “Up in the Air.” The film also earned her nominations from the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has earned two Primetime Emmy nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for “Bates Motel” in 2013 and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for “When They See Us” in 2019. Farmiga has received three Saturn Award nominations for Best Actress on Television for “Bates Motel,” winning in 2014. For “Bates Motel,” Farmiga also earned a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actress, a Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama, and an iHorror Award for Best Horror TV Actress. “Down to the Bone” earned Vera Best Actress awards from the BendFilm Festival, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, Marrakech International Film Festival, and Sundance Film Festival, and she shared Best Ensemble awards from the AAFCA TV Honors and Online Film & Television Association with her “When They See Us” co-stars.
