The Cast Of Drop Dead Gorgeous: Who Has The Highest Net Worth Today?
It has been over two decades since the beauty pageant mockumentary Drop Dead Gorgeous hit the big screen. Apart from being almost entirely saturated with memorable quotes, the film is also somewhat of a time capsule, reevoking the moments before Hollywood A-listers like Amy Adams, Ellen Barkin, and Kirstie Alley became famous.
Although the film turned out to be a box office flop, making just under $15 million, it proved to be a career defining production for almost all its cast members, with some, like Amy Adams, who made her big screen debut as a promiscuous teenager in the film, going on to rank among the highest paid actors in Hollywood. So, just how wealthy is the cast of Drop Dead Gorgeous today? Read on to find out.
8 Ellen Barkin ($80 Million)
Ellen Barkin, who portrayed former beauty pageant contestant and mother to the ambitious Amber Atkins, Annette Atkins, is currently worth a whopping $80 million, making her the wealthiest member of the Drop Dead Gorgeous cast.
Barkin had already gained mainstream recognition before transforming into Annette, with her most notable role being Beth in the 1980s comedy-drama, Diner. The 68-year-old went on to have an exceptionally lucrative film, television, and Broadway career after Drop Dead Gorgeous, which might explain why she’s amassed such an impressive net worth.
7 Amy Adams ($60 Million)
Amy Adams, who hadn’t even settled on having a film career when she booked the lead role in Drop Dead Gorgeous, is now one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood.
Since making her big screen debut as Leslie Miller, Adams has taken on roles in multiple critically acclaimed box office hits, including Julie and Julia, Night at the Museum, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Arrival, and Vice. Owing to her knack for landing extremely lucrative roles, Adams has routinely ranked among Hollywood’s highest paid actresses, with annual earnings exceeding $20 million.
6 Kirstie Alley ($40 Million)
Kirstie Alley, who portrayed the unscrupulous Gladys Leeman in Drop Dead Gorgeous, was worth $40 million before she lost her life to a private battle with cancer on December 5, 2022.
Like Ellen Barkin, Kirstie had already attained mainstream success before landing a role in Drop Dead Gorgeous, with some of her most notable roles being Rebecca Howe in the 1980s sitcom, Cheers, and Veronica Chase in the 1990s NBC sitcom, Veronica’s Closet.
5 Kirsten Dunst ($25 Million)
Kirsten Dunst, the face behind Drop Dead Gorgeous’ lead Amber Atkins, is currently worth $25 million. Kirsten had landed multiple major roles before the film, with her most outstanding performances being the child vampire Claudia in the 1990s horror film Interview with the Vampire and Tracy Lime in the political satire Wag the Dog.
Kirsten found even more mainstream and commercial success after Drop Dead Gorgeous, starring in high-earners like Spider-Man, Wimbledon, Elizabethtown, and Marie Antoinette.
4 Allison Janney ($14 Million)
Allison Janney, the face behind Amber Atkins’ friend and neighbor, Loretta, is currently worth $14 million.
Though Janney has landed some remarkable roles over the years, her most lucrative role remains Bonnie Plunkett in the long-running CBS sitcom, Mom, for which she’s currently taking home an impressive $350,000 per episode. The 69-year-old also made a pretty penny ($70,000 per episode) as White House press secretary C.J. Gregg in NBC’s political drama The West Wing.
3 Denise Richards ($12 Million)
Denise Richards, who portrayed the ridiculously spoiled Rebecca (“Becky”) Leeman in Drop Dead Gorgeous, is currently worth $12 million. After Drop Dead Gorgeous, Richards landed lucrative roles in fan-favorite TV shows like Blue Mountain State, Spin City, and Twisted.
The 51-year-old also featured in multiple films, including Love Actually, Undercover Brother, Scary Movie 3, and Madea’s Witness Protection. Denise landed her most profitable gig when she booked a spot on Bravo’s hit reality show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, for which she reportedly takes home an astounding $1 million per season.
2 Brittany Murphy ($10 Million)
Brittany Murphy, the face behind Drop Dead Gorgeous’ Lisa Swenson, was worth $10 million before she passed away under mysterious circumstances in 2009. Like some of her co-stars, Murphy had already attained mainstream success before Drop Dead Gorgeous, appearing in 1990s hits like Clueless and Girl Interrupted.
Before her life and career were unexpectedly cut short, Murphy booked some of her most impressive roles, including Shellie in Frank Miller's crime anthology, Sin City, Nikki in the 2002 crime drama, Spun, and Fay Forrester in the 2001 biographical film, Riding in Cars with Boys.
1 Mindy Sterling ($4 Million)
Mindy Sterling, the face behind Iris Clark, has amassed an impressive net worth of $4 million since Drop Dead Gorgeous made its big screen debut.
Before booking a role in the film, Sterling had already attained mainstream recognition as the domineering Frau Farbissina in the 1990s comedy, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. After Drop Dead Gorgeous, Sterling went on to land lucrative roles in popular teen shows like, That’s So Raven and The Sweet Life of Zack & Cody.
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