Julianna Margulies, an acclaimed American actress and producer, has an estimated net worth of $24 million. Her significant earnings stem from her iconic roles in television, particularly her Emmy-winning performances as Carol Hathaway on NBC’s ER and Alicia Florrick on CBS’s The Good Wife. Margulies reportedly earned $180,000 per episode during her time on The Good Wife.
Acting Career
Margulies made her film debut in 1991 with Out for Justice, followed by guest appearances in shows like Murder, She Wrote and Law & Order. However, her breakthrough role came in 1994 when she was cast as Nurse Carol Hathaway on ER, a role that established her as a household name. She left the show in 2000 but returned for a guest appearance in 2009.
During her time on ER, she appeared in several films and took on various guest roles, showcasing her versatility.
In 2009, she began her critically acclaimed role on The Good Wife, which ran for seven seasons and earned her multiple awards, including two Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Margulies has also starred in films such as Snakes on a Plane, The Upside, and TV series like Billions and The Morning Show.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Margulies has received numerous accolades. She has been nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys, winning two, and has won eight Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, tying her with Alec Baldwin for the most SAG wins overall.
In addition, she received 12 Golden Globe nominations, winning one for The Good Wife. In 2015, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Real Estate Ventures
Margulies has made savvy real estate investments, including a $2.44 million purchase of an apartment in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, which she later redesigned. The apartment was put on the market for $5.75 million in 2019 and sold for $5.7 million.