Net Worth

Steve Earle Net Worth

Published

3 years ago

Apr 8, 2023

Net Worth:	$5 Million
Age:	71
Born:	January 17, 1955
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Singer
Last Updated:	Apr 27, 2026

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Introduction

Steve Earle is an American professional rock and country singer with an estimated net worth of $5 Million.

Legal Issues & Lawsuits

On New Year’s Eve, 1987, in Dallas, Texas, Earle was involved in a backstage incident. The incident began when Earle attempted to intervene in a dispute on behalf of a friend. Still, an off-duty Dallas police officer working as a security guard intervened, mistaking Earle’s actions for aggression. According to reports, the officer choked Earle with a nightstick until he passed out. Earle was subsequently charged with assaulting a police officer and spent four hours in jail before being released on a $1,500 bond. He pleaded guilty in 1988 to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct.

Later, Earle acknowledged that his ability to hire good lawyers likely prevented a prison sentence. The New Year incident marked a turbulent period in Earle’s life, and he would hit another low point a few years later. In 1993, when battling substance abuse, he was arrested for heroin possession.

The following year, he was arrested again for possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court, leading to a one-year jail sentence in 1994. Earle has publicly stated on several occasions that the jail time saved his life, as it forced him to confront his addiction and get sober.

Universal Music Lawsuit

In June 2019, Earle joined a class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). He sued UMG alongside Tom Petty, Tupac Shakur, Hole, and Soundgarden. The case centred around a 2008 UMG vault fire, which destroyed hundreds of thousands of master recordings, including Earle’s. The lawsuit alleged that UMG had been negligent and had concealed the extent of the damage. The case also claimed UMG had withheld a share of the $150 million insurance claim following the fire. Earle eventually withdrew from the suit after UMG provided evidence that his masters had not been destroyed. There is no public indication that Earle received any financial settlement or compensation from the lawsuit as a result of his withdrawal.

E-Square Records

In 1996, Earle and Nashville music executive Jack Emerson founded E-Squared Records. The label was created as a home for Earle’s music and other like-minded artists. Earle wanted to give artists creative control, providing them with a platform outside the traditional major-label system. Although E-Squared was an independent label, in 1999, it partnered with Artemis Records to help with distribution. Despite its influence on the alternative country and Americana scenes, the label eventually became inactive following the death of its co-founder, Emerson, in 2003.

The Steve Earle Show

From August 2004 to June 2007, Earle hosted The Steve Earle Show (originally called The Revolution Starts Now) on Air America Radio. The weekly Sunday evening program combined music, political commentary, and Earle’s take on current events. In 2008, Earle moved to satellite radio and launched Hardcore Troubadour Radio on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel. The weekly show featured live music, interviews, and political commentary.

Coal Country

In 2020, Earle served as the musical director for Coal Country, a documentary-style play presented at New York’s Public Theater. The production told the story of the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia. The show used seven songs from Earle’s album Ghosts of West Virginia. Earle performed live onstage and was nominated for both Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel awards. Coal Country ran for 25 performances before being shut down due to the pandemic.

C.F. Martin & Co. Partnership

During the same year, Earle turned his attention to one of his lifelong passions, guitars. This led to a unique collaboration with C.F. Martin & Co., one of America’s most iconic guitar manufacturers. The result was the Martin Special Steve Earle Custom Edition guitar. The guitar was priced at $2,500, and only 150 were made. They could only be purchased through Gruhn Guitars, the legendary Nashville guitar shop, known for its rare and custom acoustic instruments.

Divorce Settlements

Earle has had multiple marriages and relationships over the years. He has been married seven times to six different women. His first marriage, in 1973, to Sandra Henderson, occurred when he was just 18 years old. The marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce about a year later. He then moved to Nashville and married his second wife, Cynthia Dunn, who stayed out of the public eye. Earle’s third wife, Carol-Ann Hunter, was the mother of his son, Justin Townes Earle. Carol-Ann kept a low public profile, but her influence was significant in Justin’s upbringing. He often spoke about his close relationship with his mother and the challenges of growing up with an absent, famous father.

Earle then married Lou-Anne Gill twice, as his fourth wife and again as his sixth. She is the mother of his son Ian Dublin Earle. Despite their on-again, off-again relationship, the financial details surrounding either of their divorces have never been made public. Earle’s fifth wife, Teresa Ensenat, was a music industry professional who worked in A&R at Geffen Records. No information is available regarding any legal or financial proceedings related to their separation.

Earle’s seventh and most recent marriage was to fellow singer-songwriter Allison Moorer. The couple married in 2005 and had their son, John Henry Earle, in 2010. They separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce in 2014. Moorer later cited the challenges of raising a child with autism and the strains of their respective careers as contributing to their divorce. Earle reportedly has primary custody of John Henry during the school year, which indicates a likely co-parenting arrangement. While this was his most publicized relationship, no financial settlement figures have been released.

Earle’s marriages ended for various reasons. His early relationships were affected by frequent moves between cities as he pursued his music career. Earle admits that his divorces have had a financial impact on his life, but no public financial information is available on the extent of the effect.

Philanthropy

Outside of his work as a singer-songwriter and performer, Earle has long been a committed activist, particularly in the fight against the death penalty. In January 2010, the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) awarded Earle their “Shining Star of Abolition” award for his prominent anti-death‑penalty activism through music and advocacy. He has consistently used his music and public appearances to oppose capital punishment.

Inspired by his son John Henry, who is autistic, Earle launched the John Henry’s Friends Benefit Concerts for the Keswell School in New York in December 2015. The school provides education to children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2021, Bruce Springsteen appeared at the show, which raised $100,000, which helped the school reach break-even for the first time after years of operating at a loss.

Earle frequently speaks about his Southern roots, and in September 2015, he released the protest song “Mississippi It’s Time.” The track was created in collaboration with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and urged the removal of the Confederate battle emblem from Mississippi’s state flag. Though it’s not publicly known how much was raised, all proceeds were donated to the SPLC.

In July 2024, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund announced that Earle had teamed up with Soundwaves Art. They created limited‑edition prints derived from the sound waves of his 1986 hit single “Guitar Town”. Earle personally autographed the prints, some of which were done at his June 2024 show in New Braunfels, Texas, alongside the artist Tim Wakefield. All profits were then donated to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, which helps musicians with medical bills and therapy services. Earle’s philanthropy reflects his deep commitment to social justice and support of causes close to his heart and community.

Actors

Ben Stiller Net Worth

Published

4 weeks ago

Mar 31, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$200 Million
Box Office Gross:	$6.55 Billion
Age:	60
Born:	November 30, 1965
Height:	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Apr 27, 2026

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Introduction

Ben Stiller is an American professional actor, comedian, and producer with an estimated net worth of $200 Million.

Although Stiller began his professional acting career in the late ’80s, his breakthrough came in the 2000s, with releases such as Meet the Parents (2000), Zoolander (2001), and Starsky & Hutch (2004). Since then, he’s played roles in over 130 projects, and his films have grossed $6.54 billion worldwide.

Stiller’s biggest box office successes include Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which grossed $747 million on a $145 million budget. Night at the Museum also performed on the big screens, grossing $574 million worldwide.

In 2010, Stiller was the world’s second-highest-paid actor, earning $53 million from three film releases within the year. That figure included a $20 million payday from Little Fockers and an estimated $23 million from the Battle of the Smithsonian.

Quick Facts

Earned an estimated $40-$50 million from the Meet the Parents trilogy
Second-highest-paid actor in 2010, earning $53 million
Movies have grossed $6.54 billion at the worldwide box office
His highest-grossing film is Madagascar 3 ($747 million worldwide)

Earnings & Salary

Year	Project	Salary
1998	There's Something About Mary	$3,000,000
2001	Zoolander	$2,500,000
2004	Meet the Fockers	$10,000,000
2009	Night At the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian	$23,000,000
2010	Little Fockers	$20,000,000
2010	Greenberg	$10,000,000
2011	Tower Heist	$15,000,000
2011	The Big Year	$1,000,000
Total Calculated Earnings:		$80,500,000

While many of Stiller’s film salaries have never been publicly disclosed, there is information regarding at least half a dozen. The earliest recorded salary of his career was $3 million for There’s Something About Mary (1998). The movie was one of the year’s highest-grossing films and remains one of Stiller’s top-grossing films. For comparison, co-star Cameron Diaz earned $2 million for her titular role as Mary.

Some of Stiller’s more modest career salaries include $2.5 million for Zoolander (2001) and $1 million for The Big Year (2011).

Meet the Parents Trilogy Salary

While reports of cast salaries for each film of the Meet the Parents trilogy are slightly sporadic, Stiller’s role as Greg Focker is estimated to have earned him between $40 million and $50 million.

Stiller’s salary for the original Meet the Parents (2000) was undisclosed; however, co-star De Niro earned a reported $13.5 million for his role. For the sequel, Meet the Fockers (2004), Stiller earned an estimated $10 million; for the third film in the trilogy, Little Fockers (2010), both De Niro and Stiller were paid $20 million each. Despite having the highest budget of the three films, Little Fockers performed the worst at the box office, grossing $311 million against a $100 million budget.

Madagascar & Night at the Museum

While the Madagascar and Night at the Museum franchises are responsible for some of Stiller’s biggest box-office hits, his salaries have never been disclosed. Naturally, that doesn’t stop other websites from throwing out random numbers.

When Forbes listed Stiller as one of the highest-paid actors in the world in 2010, it reported that he had earned an estimated $53 million for the year, thanks to Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Little Fockers, and Greenberg. We know he received a $20 million salary for Little Fockers, leaving $33 million between the two remaining films.

Forbes also mentioned that Greenberg only earned $6 million at the box office, but they didn’t say “at the box office,” so low-quality publications took that to mean Stiller earned $6 million for his work in the film.

Highest-Grossing Movies

Stiller’s top ten list comprises primarily three franchises: Madagascar, Night at the Museum, and Meet the Parents. The highest-grossing movie of his career is Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which grossed $747 million worldwide. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa came in second, grossing $604 million worldwide. Overall, the trilogy grossed $1.9 billion.

The Night at the Museum trilogy didn’t succeed as much, grossing a combined $1.35 billion. The original movie, released in 2006, was the top-grossing of the three. With every new Madagascar movie, its box office numbers grew. The opposite is true for Night at the Museum.

An unusual entry on the list was 1998’s There’s Something About Mary, the 3rd-highest-grossing movie of the year domestically ($176.5 million) and 4th overall ($370 million). Notable Stiller movies that didn’t make the list include 2008’s Tropic Thunder ($196 million), 2004’s Dodgeball ($168 million), and 2001’s Zoolander ($61 million).

Here’s a complete list of Ben Stiller’s ten highest-grossing movies:

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted – $747 Million (2012)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa – $604 Million (2008)
Night at the Museum – $574 Million (2006)
Madagascar – $542 Million (2005)
Meet the Fockers – $523 Million (2004)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian – $413 Million (2009)
There’s Something About Mary – $370 Million (1998)
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb – $363 Million (2014)
Meet the Parents – $330 Million (2000)
Megamind – $322 Million (2010)

Real Estate

In December 1999, Ben Stiller and his wife, actress Christine Taylor, purchased a 5,334-square-foot home in Los Angeles, California. They paid $1.83 million for the property, which features five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The house also features some rather interesting amenities, including a billiards room, a screening room, and, most notably, a hidden speakeasy pub. They relisted the house on the market in 2011 and sold it to actor Jason Statham for $7.33 million.

In 2016, the couple purchased a 3,395-square-foot condo in the West Village, New York City, overlooking the Hudson River. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom unit set them back $15.31 million. The building itself features many luxurious amenities, including a 75-ft lap pool, a gym, a hot tub, a plunge pool, and a juice bar.

Net Worth

Bobby Wagner Net Worth

Published

4 weeks ago

Mar 30, 2026

John Mulder

Net Worth:	$25 Million
Age:	35
Born:	June 27, 1990
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional NFL Player
Last Updated:	Apr 27, 2026

Introduction

Bobby Wagner is an American professional NFL linebacker for the Washington Commanders with an estimated net worth of $25 Million.

Over 13 NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Washington Commanders, Bobby Wagner has recorded 1,071 tackles, 767 assists, and 35 sacks. He has earned approximately $102.5 million in salary and bonuses, averaging about $7.89 million annually, and has also earned additional income from endorsements and other ventures.

Quick Facts

Earned approximately $102.5 million during his NFL career
Peak annual salary of $19 million in 2020
Acquired a minority stake in the Seattle Storm WNBA team

NFL Salary

Year	Team	Salary
2012	Seattle Seahawks	$1,962,944
2013	Seattle Seahawks	$585,809
2014	Seattle Seahawks	$781,618
2015	Seattle Seahawks	$9,028,070
2016	Seattle Seahawks	$7,500,000
2017	Seattle Seahawks	$5,000,000
2018	Seattle Seahawks	$11,000,000
2019	Seattle Seahawks	$16,500,000
2020	Seattle Seahawks	$19,000,000
2021	Seattle Seahawks	$13,400,000
2022	Los Angeles Rams	$7,250,000
2023	Seattle Seahawks	$7,000,000
Total Career Earnings:		$102,508,441

Seattle Seahawks Contracts & Earnings

It took a fair amount of time for Bobby Wagner to begin earning tens of millions of dollars in the league, but he got there eventually. When he signed his four-year, $4.3 million rookie contract with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012, his average annual salary was just under $1.1 million. Almost half of the contract’s value was paid out in the first year, thanks to a $1.57 million signing bonus.

In August 2015, a year before his rookie contract was scheduled to end, Wagner secured a $43 million, four-year extension with the Seahawks. The final year of his rookie deal was moved to the first year of the new agreement, and thus, his base salary in year one was just under $1 million. However, he also received an $8 million signing bonus, which led him to earn $9 million in 2015. The first year in which Bobby earned eight figures was 2018, when he took home approximately $11 million.

Wagner’s final contract with the Seahawks (during his first run with the team) was worth $54 million over three years. The period from 2019 to 2021 was the highest-earning years of Bobby’s career, with a peak of $19 million in 2020. Despite leaving the team in 2022, he briefly rejoined in 2023 and earned $7 million, bringing his total earnings with the Seattle Seahawks to $91.76 million.

Los Angeles Rams Contract & Lost Income

In 2022, Bobby Wagner signed a five-year, $50 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams, but only $10 million was guaranteed at signing. This low guarantee was an important factor because, just one season later, the Rams and Wagner mutually agreed to part ways. Wagner wanted to join a team with a chance to win the Super Bowl, and the Rams needed to free up cap space. As a result, Wagner received just $10.75 million of the contract’s value. His decision to do so has cost him approximately $3 million in annual income.

Washington Commanders Contracts & Salary

Since joining the Commanders in 2024, Bobby Wagner has signed two contracts. The first earned him $7 million in his first season, and the second earned him $9 million this season.

Seattle Storm Investment

In 2025, Bobby Wagner acquired a minority stake in the WNBA team, the Seattle Storm, making him the first active NFL player to invest in a WNBA franchise. Wagner’s exact stake and sum invested weren’t disclosed to the public. However, this investment included three parties, one of which was obviously Wagner. The parties acquired a 1.5% stake overall at a $325 million valuation. In other words, they invested just under $5 million in their franchise shares. Assuming an equal split, Wagner’s share would have cost him approximately $1.6 million.

Since this was a rather recent transaction, Seattle Storm’s current valuation remains unchanged. Though they are currently the third-most-valuable team in the league.

Actors

James Franco Net Worth

James Franco is an award-winning actor who earned a fortune in film and television.

Published

1 month ago

Mar 22, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$30 Million
Age:	48
Born:	April 19, 1978
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Actor
Last Updated:	Apr 26, 2026

Table of Contents

Introduction

James Franco is an American professional actor, screenwriter, and film producer with an estimated net worth of $30 Million.

Quick Facts

Reportedly earned $6.5 million from The Interview
Settled a sexual misconduct lawsuit for $2.23 million in 2021
Absent from Hollywood for five years between 2019 and 2024

Film Earnings

Unfortunately, there isn’t much information online about James Franco’s film salaries. During our research, we found salaries for just three of his films. This included a $2 million paycheck for starring alongside Neve Campbell in the 2003 film, The Company.

Reports suggest he earned $7 million from Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), which featured actors such as Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis. Additionally, Franco earned approximately $6.5 million from his infamous film with Seth Rogen titled The Interview. This film was banned in multiple countries and led to North Korea threatening the United States.

Highest-Grossing Movies

Franco’s recurring role as Harry Osborn in the first three Spider-Man movies contributed to a total box-office gross of $2.5 billion. The original Spider-Man movie grossed $821 million globally. It became the third highest-grossing movie of 2002, behind only LOTR: The Two Towers ($936 million) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ($879 million).

The following two movies on the list were Oz the Great and Powerful ($493 million) and Rise of the Planet of the Apes ($482 million). Franco’s remaining box office hits are mainly from cameos and minor appearances, so here are some of his lead roles that didn’t make the overall list:

This is the End – $126 million (2013)
Why Him? – $118 million (2016)
Pineapple Express – $102 million (2008)
127 Hours – $61 million (2010)
Spring Breakers – $32 million (2012)
The Interview – $12 million (2014)

Some of Franco’s most beloved characters are from R-rated comedies that had to take risks at the box office. One of the most notorious is 2014’s The Interview with Seth Rogen. The film was banned in multiple countries, including China, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and North Korea. The North Korean government reportedly threatened action against the US if Sony were to release the film.

Here is the complete list of James Franco’s ten highest-grossing movies:

Spider-Man 3 – $896 Million (2007)
Spider-Man – $826 Million (2002)
Spider-Man 2 – $790 Million (2004)
Oz the Great and Powerful – $493 Million (2013)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes – $482 Million (2011)
Alien: Covenant – $241 Million (2017)
The Green Hornet – $228 Million (2011)
Knocked Up – $220 Million (2007)
The Holiday – $206 Million (2006)
Eat Pray Love – $205 Million (2010)

Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

In 2014, James Franco established the Studio 4 acting school, which operated for roughly three years before closing down in 2017. Two years later, in October 2019, two of Franco’s former students filed a sexual misconduct lawsuit against him. They alleged that the actor sexually exploited them and coerced them into performing scenes involving nudity. The suit also alleged that the students were misled about possible acting opportunities.

In 2021, Franco agreed to pay a settlement of $2,235,000, which comprised $894,000 for the sexual exploitation claim and $1,341,000 for the claims of fraud. Despite settling the lawsuit, Franco denied the allegation, and no admission of wrongdoing was included in the proceedings. After the suit was settled, he admitted to sleeping with his students and stated that, though it was consensual, it was wrong.

Ultimately, the lawsuit led to the actor’s five-year absence from Hollywood, and several projects were canceled. His last role prior to the lawsuit was as the voice of Lemmy in Arctic Dogs. He didn’t reappear in any project until the Karantina TV series aired in 2024.

Who’s the Richest Franco Brother?

All three of the Franco brothers (James, Dave, and Tom) are professional actors. At the time of writing, James is the richest in the family with an estimated net worth of $30 Million. His younger brother Dave has an estimated net worth of $10 Million, while Tom is worth roughly $500 Thousand.

Real Estate

In May 2006, James Franco paid $2.33 million for a 5,215-square-foot, three-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Los Angeles, California. He lived in the property part-time for several years before selling it for $3.3 million in February 2010.

In 2012, Franco purchased a 1,496-square-foot duplex in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, for $775,000. Following the purchase, neighbors complained that the house was being used to operate a production company and shoot scenes. Franco returned the home to the market in 2017 with an asking price of $949,000, though reports suggest he actually sold it for $1.35 million.