Jude Law Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘The New Pope’ Actor Worth?

Jude Law net worth is estimated to be around $75 million as of 2024. Jude Law is an English actor and producer born on December 29, 1972. He started his career in theater and soon moved to television and films. His breakthrough came with Anthony Minghella’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley” where he won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Law continued to gain acclaim with roles in Steven Spielberg’s “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” Sam Mendes’ “Road to Perdition,” and Minghella’s “Cold Mountain” earning more Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. He also starred in “Closer” and “The Holiday.”

He played Dr. Watson in “Sherlock Holmes” and “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” a younger Albus Dumbledore in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” and Yon-Rogg in “Captain Marvel.”

These films are among his highest-grossing works. Other notable movies include “Contagion,” “Hugo,” “Side Effects,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” and “Spy.” On TV he starred in “The Young Pope” and “The New Pope.”

Jude Law has also graced the stage with performances in “West End” and Broadway including “Les Parents Terribles,” “Hamlet,” and “Anna Christie.”

He has won several awards including a BAFTA and an Honorary César. He has also been nominated for BAFTA Academy Awards, Tony Awards, and Golden Globes. The French government honored him as a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.

What is Jude Law Net Worth in 2024?

Jude Law is an English actor and producer with a net worth of $75 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The source of Jude Law’s net worth mainly comes from his successful acting career in movies, television, and theater.

He gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with roles in popular films like “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” “Cold Mountain,” and the “Sherlock Holmes” series.

Besides acting, he has earned money from endorsements and voice-over work. Law’s consistent involvement in high-grossing projects and his versatility as an actor have kept him in demand, contributing significantly to his wealth.

Jude Law’s Early Life and Education

David Jude Heyworth Law was born on December 29, 1972, in Lewisham London. His parents Peter Robert Law and Margaret Anne Heyworth were both teachers. Peter became one of the youngest headmasters in London.

David’s maternal grandmother was Welsh but he only learned about this part of his heritage later because his mother had been adopted as a child. David was named “David” after his father’s best friend, but he has always gone by his middle name “Jude.” This name comes from Thomas Hardy’s novel “Jude the Obscure” and the Beatles’ song “Hey Jude.”

He grew up in Blackheath Greenwich with his older sister Natasha. David attended John Ball Primary School Kidbrooke School and later Alleyn’s School.

Jude Law’s Career

Early work

Jude Law began his acting career in 1987 with the National Youth Music Theatre, though his passion for performance started in childhood when he played a role in a Saint George and the Dragon production at age five. After growing disillusioned with school, Law dropped out at 17 to focus on acting. He initially gained attention in the play “The Ragged Child” which won awards at the Edinburgh Fringe. One of his early significant roles was in Philip Ridley’s “The Fastest Clock in the Universe” at London’s Hampstead Theatre.

In 1994, Jude Law appeared in Jean Cocteau’s tragicomedy “Les Parents Terribles” on the West End earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Newcomer. The play later moved to Broadway where Law starred alongside Kathleen Turner and Roger Rees receiving a Tony Award nomination and a Theatre World Award.

Law’s first television role came in 1989 with a film adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s “The Tailor of Gloucester.” He later had parts in various British TV shows including a two-year stint in the soap opera Families. He also played the lead in the short film “The Crane” in 1992.

In 1994, Jude Law made a splash in the film “Shopping” and gained further recognition with his role in the 1997 “Oscar Wilde” biopic Wilde. His performance as Lord Alfred Douglas earned him the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and a London Film Critics Circle Award. In the same year, he starred in “Gattaca” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” showcasing his versatility in different genres.

In 1999, Law featured in “The Talented Mr. Ripley” alongside a star-studded cast earning a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor and nominations for both the Golden Globe and Academy Awards. During this time he and his wife Sadie Frost were involved in the Primrose Hill set and co-founded the production company Natural Nylon which he left in 2003.

Expansion

From 2000 to 2008, Law expanded his range of roles. He played a Russian sniper in “Enemy at the Gates,” a mob hitman in “Road to Perdition,” and appeared in “Cold Mountain” earning several award nominations. In 2004, he suggested incorporating Laurence Olivier’s image into “Sky Captain” and the “World of Tomorrow.” Despite this innovation, the film did not achieve major success and Natural Nylon dissolved.

In 2006, Jude Law starred in the romantic comedy “The Holiday” and in 2007 appeared in “My Blueberry Nights.” He received an Honorary César Award and was named a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. By the end of the year, Law was recognized as one of Hollywood’s top film stars.

Return to theatre

In May 2009, Jude Law took on the role of Hamlet at London’s Donmar Warehouse. His performance received mixed reviews with some calling it “fine and solid” but others were less impressed. The play later moved to Denmark and then to New York City where reviews were disappointing. Despite this, Law earned a Tony nomination and won the John and Wendy Trewin Award for Best Shakespearean Performance.

In 2009, Law also appeared in Terry Gilliam’s film “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” playing one of three roles alongside Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell.

In 2010, Law starred with Forest Whitaker in “Repo Men” and played Dr. Watson in “Sherlock Holmes” and its sequel. He also had a role in Sally Potter’s film “Rage” and portrayed a blogger in the thriller Contagion which received praise for his intense performance.

In 2015, Law was cast as Pope Lenny Belardo in the series “The Young Pope” which aired in October 2016. His portrayal was noted for its unique charm although some critics found the dialogue stiff. He returned to the role in “The New Pope” which premiered in January 2020 and also starred in the miniseries “The Third Day.”

Jude Law played Albus Dumbledore in “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” released in November 2018 and Yon-Rogg in “Captain Marvel” which was a huge box office hit in 2019. In 2023, he appeared as Captain Hook in Disney+’s “Peter Pan & Wendy” and will soon star in the limited series “The Auteur.”

Looking ahead, Jude Law will be in Disney+’s “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” in 2024. He was initially cast as artist Roland Penrose in the film “Lee” but has since been replaced by Alexander Skarsgård.

Jude Law’s Personal Life

In 2010, Jude Law moved from Primrose Hill to a new home in Highgate London with his then-partner Sienna Miller. They lived on The Grove a street known for its famous residents. During the 2000s there was excessive media scrutiny on Law’s personal life leading to his involvement in the News International phone hacking scandal. A family member was also reportedly bribed by News of the World to share information.

Family and relationships

Jude Law’s younger sister Natasha is an illustrator and artist in London. His parents live in Vaudelnay France where they run a drama school and theater.

Jude Law married actress Sadie Frost on September 2, 1997, after meeting her in 1992 on the set of Shopping. They have three children including Raff and Iris. The couple divorced on October 29, 2003. During the filming of “Alfie” in late 2003, Law began dating co-star Sienna Miller and they got engaged in 2004. However, Law publicly apologized to Miller in July 2005 for an affair with their nanny. They broke up in November 2006.

In 2008, Jude Law briefly dated American model Samantha Burke who had his fourth child in September 2009. He had a fifth child with Catherine Harding in 2015. Law married Phillipa Coan on May 1, 2019. They welcomed their first child together in September 2020 and their second child in February 2023.

Jude Law’s Philanthropy

In 2004, Jude Law started a campaign to raise £2.5 million for the Young Vic Theatre’s £12.5 million renovation. The theatre reopened in 2006. By 2007, Law was the Chairman of the Young Vic committee and took pride in his role. In 2006, he also participated in the “Soccer Aid” charity football match with Robbie Williams to support UNICEF.

That same year, Jude Law took part in a Samuel Beckett reading event directed by Anthony Minghella. The event raised over £22000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Law and Frost also directed a Shakespeare play in a South African orphanage to aid children orphaned by AIDS. He traveled to Durban with Frost and their children for this cause.

In July 2007 as a charity patron, he helped launch a month-long tour of the AIDS-themed musical “Thula Sizwe” by the Young Zulu Warriors. He also supported the Friends of the Earth campaign urging the British government to combat climate change.

Law has supported various charities including Make Poverty History the Rhys Daniels Trust and the WAVE Trauma Centre. He is also involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Pride of Britain Awards.

As chairman of the Music For Tomorrow Foundation, Law has worked to rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He is an ambassador for the Prince of Wales’ Children and the Arts Foundation and supports Breast Cancer Care.

In December 2008 he contributed to the Willow Foundation’s Stars on Canvas campaign with a small canvas he created. In April 2009, he donated a painted and signed mask to Education Africa which was auctioned on eBay.

Jude Law along with Judi Dench played a key role in saving St Stephen’s Church in Hampstead. Their efforts helped raise £4.5 million to refurbish the church which reopened in March 2009 as an arts and community center.