Kate Beckinsale Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Underworld’ Actress Worth?

Kate Beckinsale net worth is estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress and model born on July 26, 1973. She has won several awards including a Saturn Award and two MTV Movie Awards. Beckinsale is celebrated for her roles in period dramas romances and action films.

As the daughter of actors Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe Kate Beckinsale, Kate began her acting career as an extra on the British show “Couples” when she was just one year old. Her early roles included a voice part in a P. D. James miniseries and a supporting role in the TV movie “One Against the Wind.”

Beckinsale’s film career took off with a key role in Kenneth Branagh’s “Much Ado About Nothing” while she was at Oxford University. She later starred in several British costume dramas including “Prince of Jutland,” “Cold Comfort Farm,” and “Emma.” Her other notable films include “Pearl Harbor,” “Serendipity,” and “The Aviator.”

She gained further fame playing Selene in the “Underworld” series and appeared in action films like “Van Helsing” and “Total Recall.” Beckinsale also received praise for her performances in “Snow Angels,” “Nothing but the Truth,” and “Love & Friendship.”

Recently, Kate Beckinsale returned to TV with roles in “The Widow” and “Guilty Party” where she was also an executive producer.

What is Kate Beckinsale Net Worth in 2024?

Kate Beckinsale is an English actress and model with a net worth of $25 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Kate Beckinsale’s net worth comes from her successful acting career.

She gained widespread recognition for her roles in films like “Underworld,” where she played the lead character, Selene. Her involvement in other popular movies such as “Pearl Harbor,” “Serendipity,” and “Van Helsing” also contributed significantly to her wealth.

Additionally, she has earned income from television roles, endorsements, and other business ventures. Overall, her consistent presence in high-grossing films and TV shows has been the primary driver of her financial success.

Kate Beckinsale’s Early Life and Education

Kathrin Romany Beckinsale was born on July 26, 1973, in Chiswick London. She is the daughter of actors Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe and has a half-sister Samantha Beckinsale from her father’s previous marriage. Her father had some Burmese heritage.

Beckinsale’s parents didn’t marry until 1977 and she appeared on TV for the first time at age four on a show honoring her father. Her father passed away suddenly from a heart attack when she was five which deeply affected her and led her to expect bad things.

When Beckinsale was nine her mother moved in with director Roy Battersby. She grew up with Battersby’s children and developed a close bond with him. Battersby was involved with the Workers Revolutionary Party and their home was watched by the authorities.

Kate Beckinsale helped with selling a Trotskyist newspaper and their family friends included notable figures like Ken Loach and Vanessa Redgrave.

She attended Godolphin and Latymer School in West London and was active in the Orange Tree Youth Theatre. Beckinsale won the WH Smith Young Writers Award twice for her fiction and poetry.

She describes herself as a “late bloomer” feeling left out during her teenage years. At fifteen she experienced a nervous breakdown and developed anorexia undergoing four years of psychoanalysis.

Beckinsale studied Russian at school and went on to read French and Russian literature at New College Oxford. She was known for her intelligence and charm as noted by her contemporary Victoria Coren Mitchell.

At Oxford, she was involved with the university’s drama society acting in a play directed by Tom Hooper. Required to spend her third year abroad she studied in Paris. Beckinsale eventually left university to focus on her acting career but has expressed a desire to finish her studies at Oxford.

Kate Beckinsale’s Career

Early acting roles

Kate Beckinsale knew she wanted to be an actress from a young age. Growing up in a film-focused family she noticed her parents enjoyed their work more than her friends’ parents. Jeanne Moreau’s performances inspired her to pursue acting.

She began her career with a small role in the 1991 ITV adaptation of P. D. James’ “Devices and Desires.” In 1992, she appeared in “Rachel’s Dream” on Channel 4 and the pilot of the ITV series “Anna Lee.”

In 1993, Kate Beckinsale got her big break as Hero in Kenneth Branagh’s “Much Ado About Nothing” filmed in Tuscany during her Oxford summer break. Her Cannes Film Festival debut was overwhelming but critics praised her performance. The film was a success earning over $22 million.

While at university she appeared in three films. In 1994, she was Christian Bale’s love interest in “Prince of Jutland” and starred in “Uncovered.” In 1995 while studying in Paris she filmed “Marie-Louise ou la permission.”

After leaving Oxford in 1995, Kate Beckinsale starred as Flora Poste in “Cold Comfort Farm” which received positive reviews despite initial doubts about her age. The film was a hit grossing over $5 million. She also appeared in the ghost story “Haunted” and made her stage debut in “The Seagull” where she met Michael Sheen.

In 1996, Beckinsale starred in the ITV adaptation of “Emma” which aired shortly after Gwyneth Paltrow’s film version. Critics noted Beckinsale’s performance was both believable and funny leading to recognition for her portrayal.

Beckinsale’s 1997 roles included “Shooting Fish” which was a major British success and she narrated Austen’s “Emma” and Diana Hendry’s “The Proposal.” She played Juliet in an audio version of “Romeo and Juliet.”

Move to Hollywood

In 1998, she starred in “Alice Through the Looking-Glass” before moving to Hollywood. Her U.S. debut in “The Last Days of Disco” earned praise for her American accent. Beckinsale’s role in “Brokedown Palace” as a young American in Thailand was noted for her layered performance though the film was a box office failure.

After having her daughter in 2000, Kate Beckinsale starred in “The Golden Bowl” which was well-received despite some criticism. Her 2001 role in “Pearl Harbor” brought her significant fame despite mixed reviews. She later starred in “Serendipity” which showcased her talents in a lighter role.

In 2002, Beckinsale starred in “Laurel Canyon” and received mixed reviews. She also starred in “Underworld” which marked her as an action star. The film was a surprise hit and led to further roles in action films.

Beckinsale continued her action career with “Van Helsing” and “Underworld: Evolution” both of which were financially successful despite mixed reviews. She also appeared in “The Aviator” and faced criticism for her portrayal of Ava Gardner.

In 2006, Beckinsale reprised her role in “Underworld: Evolution” and starred in “Click” which was a major commercial success. She took a break from high-profile projects to focus on smaller films like “Snow Angels” and “Vacancy” receiving both praise and criticism for her performances.

Return to action films

Returning to action films in 2009 Beckinsale appeared in “Whiteout” and reprised her role in “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.” She also starred in “Everybody’s Fine” and had a brief hiatus before returning to acting in 2012.

Kate Beckinsale’s 2012 projects included “Contraband” “Underworld: Awakening” and “Total Recall” which received mixed reviews. She also voiced a character in the video game “The Elder Scrolls Online.”

In 2013 and 2014, Beckinsale appeared in “The Trials of Cate McCall,” “Stonehearst Asylum” and “The Face of an Angel.” In 2015 she starred in “Absolutely Anything” though it was poorly received.

Love & Friendship

In 2016, Kate Beckinsale reunited with her “Last Days of Disco” team for the romantic comedy Love & Friendship which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. The film based on Jane Austen’s Lady Susan featured Beckinsale as a clever widow who tries to marry off a wealthy man originally intended for her daughter but ends up marrying him herself.

Critics praised Beckinsale’s performance calling it one of her best though some felt her strong presence sometimes overshadowed the film. The movie was well-received and did well in arthouse theatres.

That same year, Beckinsale appeared in the horror film “The Disappointments Room” with Mel Raido. The movie about a couple dealing with a haunted room in their new house was poorly reviewed and a box office failure making only $2.4 million in North America. Critics noted that Beckinsale’s performance was mostly her looking worried and some scenes felt forced.

Later in 2016, Kate Beckinsale returned to her role as Selene in “Underworld: Blood Wars” the fifth film in the Underworld series which earned $81.1 million globally.

In 2017, Beckinsale starred in “The Only Living Boy” in New York with Pierce Brosnan and Jeff Bridges. The coming-of-age drama received mixed reviews and had a limited audience. Critics found Beckinsale and Brosnan more engaging than the film’s melodramatic tone. Beckinsale is also set to star in a film adaptation of “The Chocolate Money” by Ashley Prentice Norton.

In 2018, she played Ingrid Carpenter in the British film “Farming.” Beckinsale’s first TV series in over 20 years was the ITV/Amazon Prime drama “The Widow” where she portrayed a woman who believes her husband presumed dead is alive in the Congo.

She also starred in the action-comedy “Jolt” with an ensemble cast including Bobby Cannavale and Stanley Tucci. The film was released by Amazon Studios. Beckinsale appeared in the dark comedy series “Guilty Party” on Paramount+ in 2021 and also served as an executive producer.

Looking ahead, Beckinsale will star in the family drama Prisoner’s Daughter directed by Catherine Hardwicke as announced in 2021.

Modelling

In modeling, Kate Beckinsale known as an “English rose” appeared in various campaigns over the years. These include George Michael’s 1997 music video, a 2002 Gap ad with Orlando Bloom, a 2004 Diet Coke ad directed by Michel Gondry, and a 2009 Absolut Vodka print campaign photographed by Ellen von Unwerth.

Kate Beckinsale’s Personal Life

Relationships

Kate Beckinsale dated Welsh actor Michael Sheen from 1995 to 2003. They met while performing in “The Seagull” and quickly moved in together. In 1997, they worked together on a Romeo and Juliet audiobook. Their daughter Lily Mo Sheen was born in 1999.

Beckinsale later admitted she was “embarrassed” that Sheen never proposed but felt as if they were married. They broke up in early 2003 after working on the film “Underworld.” Despite their split, they remain good friends with Beckinsale calling him a “dear close family” member in 2016.

Kate Beckinsale met American director Len Wiseman during the filming of “Underworld.” She convinced Wiseman to cast Sheen in the movie but while working together Beckinsale and Wiseman fell in love. Wiseman’s then-wife Dana accused him of cheating with Beckinsale.

Beckinsale and Wiseman married on May 9, 2004, in Bel-Air California but separated in November 2015. Wiseman filed for divorce in 2016 citing “irreconcilable differences” and their divorce was finalized in November 2019.

In January 2019, Beckinsale was seen dating comedian Pete Davidson but they broke up in April of the same year.

Personal and political beliefs

Beckinsale is a smoker, a habit she picked up at nine from her stepfather’s children. She does not drink alcohol, use drugs, or engage in one-night stands. In 2007 she supported the Writers Guild of America during a strike through Project “Speechless.” In 2012, she appeared in a satirical video about abortion policies.

Kate Beckinsale has supported various charities. She has been involved with the British Heart Foundation since she was a child after her father died from heart disease. She has also donated to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, MediCinema Habitat For Humanity, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

In 2008, she hosted a charity event for the Women’s Cancer Research Institute and organized a film screening for FilmAid International. In 2012 she joined Nestlé’s literacy program to promote reading.

Kate Beckinsale’s Legal issues

In July 2003 the Press Complaints Commission rejected a complaint from actress Kate Beckinsale. She had accused the Daily Mail of invading her privacy by publishing photos of her and her then-boyfriend Len Wiseman.

The article titled “Mummy’s latest love scene leaves Lily unimpressed” showed Beckinsale hugging and kissing Wiseman with her four-year-old daughter seeming uninterested. The Commission decided the photos taken in a public place didn’t reveal any private details about her daughter just her reaction to the scene.

In August 2003, Kate Beckinsale received an apology from the Daily Mail after they wrongly reported she had “spent time in a clinic” following her split from Michael Sheen. The apology came after Beckinsale complained to the Press Complaints Commission.

Later in 2009, Kate Beckinsale won £20000 (about £33900 in 2023) in damages from Express Newspapers. This followed false claims by the Daily Express that she was “facing heartbreak” over missing a role in a Barbarella remake.