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The cast of The Crown has a lot of reasons to be celebrating right now after the Netflix series made Emmy's history by winning all seven drama categories. The success of the show comes with high praise for the actors, but you might be surprised to find out which cast member has the biggest fortune.
The Crown portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, until the early 21st century. The long period the show covers meant that showrunner Peter Morgan had to recast the show at the start of the third season, as the characters were aging more quickly than the actors. The Netflix period drama has captivated audiences since 2016, and fans are eagerly awaiting the fifth season, which will premier next year.
The show is reportedly one of the most expensive television shows ever made. According to Business Insider, production on the first season of the popular Netflix show reportedly cost $130 million. So, with that hefty budget, it's easy to imagine the cast of The Crown is doing well Here's what we know about their fortunes.
Emma Corrin - $1 Million
Corrin was commended for her portrayal of Princess Dianna when the character was introduced in the fourth season of the show. Corrin is a relative newcomer to acting, but critics are already calling the role a big break for the star. The actress has a list of accolades already, and her depiction of the late Princess has earned her Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Her pay is thought to be somewhere in the range of $30,000, and when compared to her castmates, her net worth is a paltry $1 million.
Claire Foy - $4 Million
Foy was cast as a younger version of the queen in the first two seasons. Critically lauded for her reserved, poised portrayal of the coming-of-age Queen Elizabeth has won her a Primetime Emmy Award. When it was revealed that the actress was paid less than her male co-star, it caused a royal controversy amid allegations of gender inequality. Fans of the program tweeted their excitement at seeing Foy back on the show for a special appearance in the fourth season. She reportedly rakes in $40,000 an episode and has a net worth of $4 million.
Vanessa Kirby – $4 million
Venessa Kirby was cast as a young Princess Margaret for the first two seasons of the drama, which helped her achieve international prominence. Her portrayal of the young Princess would win her the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. Critics have praised Kirby in the role, and she has gone on to star in the blockbuster Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Her net worth is thought to be about $4 million and is only expected to grow with her rising star.
Tobias Menzies – $6 Million
Menzies assumed the role of Prince Philip for the show's third and fourth seasons. Menzies is best known for playing the dual roles of Frank Randall and the sadistic Black Jack Randall in Outlander, for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination. Menzies says he was paid less than Olivia Colman, and according to producer Suzanne Mackie, "Going forward, no one gets paid more than the Queen." Menzies may not be the best-known actor, but his credits are prolific and have helped the actor amass a fortune of $4 million.
Matt Smith - $9 Million
Smith was already well established on screen before being cast in The Crown, known by many as the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC series Doctor Who. Smith joined the cast of The Crown for the first two seasons to portray a young Prince Phillip, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Smith was reportedly paid more than his castmates, due in part to his previous fame. Smith pulled in $52,000 and has a net worth of $9 million.
Helena Bonham Carter – $60 million
When Carter was cast in the role of Princess Margaret, she took it seriously, reportedly consulting all of the biographies and even a psychic. Carter has been making critically acclaimed movies and television programs steadily since the mid-1980s, but some memorable roles in Fight Club, Ocean's Eight, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have helped make her a household name. Her portrayal as Princess has yielded her a fifth Emmy Award nomination. Her career of continued success has yielded her a fortune of $60 million.
Source: Business Insider, CheatSheet, BritishPeriodDramas