As of 2025, Julia Louis‑Dreyfus has an estimated net worth of $250 million, earned from her iconic roles on Seinfeld and Veep, production ventures, Marvel cameo, and syndication and royalty deals. She began her career in 1982 on Saturday Night Live and broke out as Elaine Benes in Seinfeld (1989–1998), earning up to $600K per episode. Later, she starred in Veep (2012–2019), earning $500K per episode and winning six Emmys :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. Her 2025 MCU role in Thunderbolts reportedly earned her around $3 million. Julia owns a Montecito estate (~$22 M) plus other properties (total real estate >$70 M). She also founded Picture Paris Productions and continues to generate income through production deals and endorsements.
Lesser Known Facts
She was the youngest female cast member ever on SNL when she joined in 1982.
Her 'Elaine dance' was initially feared to harm her career, but it ultimately won her acclaim and an Emmy.
She received the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2018.