Introduction

Ellen Barkin is an American professional actress and producer with an estimated net worth of $80 Million. 

Barkin has enjoyed a lucrative acting career, spanning almost five decades, and starring in 71 different films/television shows. However, a large portion of her net worth is attributed to the settlement she received after her 2006 divorce from Ronald Perelman.

We’re not highly confident in current estimates of her net worth due to conflicting figures surrounding how much she received in the divorce. One party alleges that she received $20 million, and the other contends that she received almost $60 million. That said, her actual net worth could fluctuate dramatically depending on the true figure. 

Ronald Perelman Divorce Settlement

Ellen Barkin was married to billionaire Ronald Perelman for approximately six years, from 2000 to 2006. In a not-so-typical circumstance, Perelman was the party to file for divorce, which is rare considering that close to 75% of divorces are initiated by the woman. At the time, Perelman was worth approximately $6 billion, and the couple had a prenuptial agreement that granted Barkin $20 million in the case of a divorce after they had been together for five years. 

Now, if you look online, you will see three different figures depending on which source you look at. Nobody seems to know precisely how much Barkin received during her divorce. Some sources report the figure as $20 million, others $40 million, and some as high as $60 million. It’s easy to see where the $20 million comes from, as that amount is stipulated in the prenup.

$40 Million Calculations

We believe that the $40 million figure was calculated from the additional jewelry collection Perelman had bought for Barkin, which comprised over 100 pieces of jewelry. Immediately following their divorce, she auctioned the entire collection at Christie’s, fetching a total of $20.37 million. This could explain why some sources list $40 million as the settlement figure.

$60 Million Calculations

A friend of Perelman claimed that the total settlement amounted to $60 million after considering a $10 million payment to purchase a home, plus alimony payments of $2 million/year, and $35 million in “convertible assets”, or in other words, gifts, which would encompass the jewelry collection. A friend of Barkin’s has disputed this statement, claiming that she didn’t receive a penny over $20 million. 

Real Estate

Barkin owns a beautiful home in the West Village, Manhattan. She purchased the townhouse apartment for $7.5 million after being “ousted” from her ex-husband’s mansion on the nearby Upper East Side. The home has undergone expensive renovations. 

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Ellen Barkin’s career:

• Sea of Love (Movie, 1989) 
• This Boy’s Life (Movie, 1993)
• Drop Dead Gorgeous (Movie, 1999) 
• Ocean’s Thirteen (Movie, 2007) 
• Another Happy Day (Movie, 2011) 
• The Cobbler (Movie, 2014) 

Introduction

Elisabetta Canalis is an Italian professional actress and model with an estimated net worth of $13 Million. 

Legal Issues & Lawsuits

Canalis was named as a witness in the 2011 trial of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Nicknamed the “Rubygate” scandal, she was one of over 200 other celebrities, including her then-boyfriend, George Clooney, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The trial centered on Berlusconi’s alleged payment for sex with a minor and abuse of power.

Canalis was on the list as she had allegedly attended parties at Berlusconi’s villa in Arcore, near Milan, Italy. However, there is no public evidence that Canalis was called to testify against Berlusconi or that she had any knowledge of the alleged crimes. Her involvement with the case was as a potential witness to events, not as a defendant.

Wikini Swimwear Partnership

In 2023, Canalis began collaborating with Italian Swimwear brand Wikini in a very hands-on partnership. She went beyond the usual celebrity endorsement and designed a collection for Wikini of four bikinis and two one-piece swimsuits. Prices for the handmade items ranged between €34 and €132 ($39-$153).

Following the success of her debut collection, Canalis launched her second swimwear range in 2024. This time, she developed five new styles, three bikinis and two one-pieces. The partnership helped her move away from modeling and develop her role as a designer and brand ambassador.

Additional Ventures

Throughout her career, Canalis has worked with many fashion brands, including Roberto Cavalli and Hollywood Milano. In 2011, she combined her modelling career with activism and became the face of animal rights organization PETA’s poster campaign, which featured naked celebrities declaring their opposition to fur.

Canalis joined the long list of famous faces who had previously supported the campaign and appeared nude on posters to express her feelings about real fur. The posters were displayed in major cities worldwide, particularly during Fashion Weeks in Milan, London, and New York, to spark public debate and attract media attention. Italy has one of the largest markets in animal fur, and Canalis’ involvement helped raise awareness of PETA in her home country.

In the early part of 2015, Canalis was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF Italy, supporting the organization in its efforts to help vulnerable children worldwide. As an ambassador, she had several duties, including joining and speaking at fundraising events. She would also visit areas considered emergency zones to meet with children affected by conflict and hear their stories. Canalis was more than just the face of UNICEF, instead becoming involved in their community-based projects and helping with initiatives in Italy and internationally. Through her work with Wikini and charities, Canalis has cemented herself as a designer and global advocate.

More Female Actresses:

• Kirstie Alley
• Amy Adams
• Blake Lively
• Jamie-Lynn Sigler
• Natasha Henstridge
• Erin Moriarty
• Jessica Biel
• Michelle Pfeiffer

Highest-Grossing Movies

Here’s a complete list of Elisabetta Canalis’ highest-grossing movies:

1. Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo – $45 Million (2005)
2. Natale a New York – $30 Million (2006)
3. A Natale mi sposo – $11 Million (2010)
4. La fidanzata di papà – $9.5 Million (2008)
5. Virgin Territory – $5.4 Million (2007)
6. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt – $4.5 Million (2009)
7. La seconda volta non si scorda mai – $2.7 Million (2008)

Introduction     

Jason Alexander is an American professional actor and comedian with an estimated net worth of $50 Million. 

Before Wealth & Fame

Growing up in New York City, Jason Alexander initially aspired to become a trained magician. Still, he later realized he didn’t have the sleight-of-hand skills necessary to become a professional. Fortunately, he was also passionate about Theatre and attended Boston University to study the subject. However, he dropped out just before graduating because he had already found professional acting opportunities that he couldn’t pass up. In the 1980s, he was featured in various TV commercials, the most notable of which included advertisements for Levi’s jeans and Hershey’s Kisses. In addition, he lent his voice to some of the early McDonald’s advertisements.

Seinfeld Salary

Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, and Julia Louis Dreyfus were paid equal salaries throughout all nine seasons of Seinfeld. We don’t know exactly how much they earned from seasons one through four, but we have information on Jerry Seinfeld’s salary during that time. For comparison, Seinfeld earned $20,000/episode for the first season, $40,000/episode for seasons two and three, and $100,000/episode for season four. Naturally, his salary would have been significantly higher than that of his three co-stars.

In 1993, Alexander, Richards, and Dreyfus secured salary increases to $160,000 per episode. Alexander earned approximately $3.52 million for season five, $3.68 million for season six, and $3.52 million for seasons seven and eight.

In 1997, the trio threatened to quit Seinfeld if they weren’t paid $1 million per episode. They eventually agreed to $600,000 per episode, earning Alexander an estimated $13.2 million for the show’s final season. Overall, this would equate to Jason Alexander earning a total of at least $27.4 million from Seinfeld. While this doesn’t include earnings from seasons 1-4, Jerry only earned $3.8 million during that time. Thus, Alexander will have earned less than this figure, likely bringing his earnings closer to $30 million.

Real Estate

Jason Alexander owns a 4,926-square-foot, five-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Los Angeles, California. Based on recent estimates, the property is currently valued at approximately $5.75 million. He reportedly bought the house in 2002. 

Philanthropy

Alexander was the national spokesman for the Scleroderma Foundation. He has supported various charities, including Ante Up For Africa Children Mending Hearts, Children’s Tumor Foundation, ENOUGH Project, Feed the Children, LEAP Foundation, Lupus LA, Neurofibromatosis, Inc., Not On Our Watch, Scleroderma Foundation, and United Way. 

Highest-Grossing Movies

Despite being best known for his work in television, Alexander has also had a somewhat impressive run at the box office, grossing over $1.2 billion globally. The bulk of this, almost $1 billion, is attributed to just three films, including Pretty Woman, which grossed $463 million, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which grossed $325 million. 

Here’s a complete list of Jason Alexander’s ten highest-grossing movies:

1. Pretty Woman – $463 million (1990)
2. The Hunchback of Notre Dame – $325 million (1996)
3. Shallow Hal – $141 million (2001)
4. Agent Cody Banks – $59 million (2003)
5. The Paper – $48 million (1994)
6. Hachi: A Dog’s Tale – $47 million (2009)
7. The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle – $35 million (2000)
8. Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London – $29 million (2004)
9. Jacob’s Ladder – $26 million (1990)
10. Coneheads – $21 million (1993)