Meryl Streep’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| Apr 2026 | $100 million | Celebrity Net Worth · page last updated April 30, 2026 |
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Meryl Streep’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Celebrity Net Worth estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Meryl Streep has an estimated net worth of $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Meryl Streep net worth page (figures as of April 30, 2026).
Meryl Streep is an American actress widely regarded as the greatest actress of her generation. She studied at Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama, began her stage career in 1975 and moved into film with Julia in 1977. Her first Oscar nomination came for The Deer Hunter, and she won her first Academy Award for Kramer vs. Kramer.
She became a leading star of the 1980s with The French Lieutenant's Woman, Sophie's Choice and Out of Africa. Later she found huge commercial success with The Devil Wears Prada and Mamma Mia!, and she won her third Oscar for playing Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014.
How Meryl Streep built her fortune
Streep's wealth comes from one of the longest and most successful careers in film. She has worked steadily for five decades, and her fees rose as she became the most celebrated actress in Hollywood. A long career with few gaps is one of the surest ways for an actor to build lasting wealth.
Her move into popular hits in the 2000s mattered a great deal. The Devil Wears Prada and Mamma Mia! were big box office successes, and both led to sequels. A Mamma Mia! sequel and, in 2026, a Devil Wears Prada sequel brought her back to two of her most beloved roles, and sequels usually pay stars more than the original films.
Television has also become a larger part of her work. She has appeared in prestige series such as Big Little Lies and Only Murders in the Building, and she has won three Primetime Emmy Awards. Streaming services pay well for top stars, which helps explain her strong earnings later in her career.
Her honors include eight Golden Globe Awards, the AFI Life Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honor.
Her estimate
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Meryl Streep's net worth at $100 million, on a page dated April 30, 2026. This is an outside estimate, not an official figure.
Streep has also used her fame to support causes she cares about, including gender equality in film. Her steady work means her fortune has grown over decades rather than in sudden jumps. We will add newer dated estimates from named outlets to the chart above.
Career and money timeline
- 1975
Begins her professional stage career in Trelawny of the Wells.
- 1977
Makes her film debut in Julia.
- 1979
Wins her first Oscar for Kramer vs. Kramer.
- 2006
Stars in The Devil Wears Prada.
- 2008
Leads the musical hit Mamma Mia!
- 2011
Wins her third Oscar for The Iron Lady.
Meryl Streep net worth FAQ
What is Meryl Streep's net worth?
Meryl Streep's net worth is an estimated $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Meryl Streep net worth page (April 30, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Meryl Streep get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Film salaries, Television roles, Decades of steady work.
Is Meryl Streep a billionaire?
Not by current published estimates. Meryl Streep is estimated at $100 million.
How many Oscars has Meryl Streep won?
She has won three Academy Awards, for Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth, Meryl Streep net worth page (April 30, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Meryl Streep (accessed November 1, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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