What is Juliette Lewis Net Worth and Salary?
Juliette Lewis, an American actress and singer, has a net worth of $5 million. She is known for her off-beat character portrayals in movies and TV shows, such as “Natural Born Killers,” “Starsky and Hutch,” “Wayward Pines,” “Old School,” and “Hysterical Blindness.”
Recently, in 2021, Lewis has been receiving critical acclaim for her role in the Showtime series “Yellowjackets.”
Early Life and Career
Juliette Lake Lewis was born on June 21st, 1973 in Los Angeles, California. Her father was actor Geoffrey Lewis, and her mother worked as a graphic designer. She has eight siblings including children from her father’s other marriage.
Her parents divorced when she was just two years old, but she was able to spend her childhood with both parents since they remained in Los Angeles.
Her first acting role was in 1980 with an uncredited role in the film “Bronco Billy,” which starred her father as well as Clint Eastwood.
Early Acting Career
Juliette Lewis’ first credited appearance on film was in the 1987 television movie “Home Fires.” She was cast in the television show “I Married Dora” the same year, which ran for one season.
In 1988, Lewis appeared in a couple of episodes of the television show “Facts of Life” and starred in the film “My Stepmother Is an Alien,” which starred Dan Ackroyd and Kim Basinger.
The following year, Lewis was featured in the science fiction comedy “Meet the Hollowheads,” the comedy “The Running Kind,” the Christmas-themed comedy “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” and made guest appearances on the show “The Wonder Years.”
In 1990, she starred alongside Brad Pitt in the television movie “Too Young to Die?,” which was loosely based on the case of Attina Marie Cannaday who murdered and kidnapped a US Air Force Sergeant. Lewis was sixteen at the time of filming and had recently been arrested for underage drinking in a bar.
Juliette Lewis’ Acting and Music Career
Juliette Lewis gained attention for her role in the 1991 film “Cape Fear” and received Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in films like “Husbands and Wives,” “Kalifornia,” “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?,” “Natural Born Killers,” and “From Dusk Til Dawn.”
In the 2000s, Lewis had guest roles on TV shows and appeared in films such as “Hysterical Blindness,” “Starsky And Hutch,” and “The Darwin Awards.” She also started the band Juliette and the Licks and released two albums, “You’re Speaking My Language” and “Four on the Floor,” before pursuing a solo music career with the release of “Terra Incognita” in 2009.
Acting Career
In 2010, Juliette Lewis appeared in Mark Ruffalo’s directorial debut “Sympathy for Delicious” and the comedy “Due Date” with Zac Galifianakis. The following year, she starred in the independent drama “Hick” alongside Chloë Grace Moretz, which received negative reviews from critics.
In 2012, Lewis starred in the television show “The Firm” with Josh Lucas, which only ran for one season on NBC. She then appeared in the comedy-drama film “August: Osage County” in 2013, alongside Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts. The film was a commercial success and both Streep and Roberts were nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globes.
From 2015 to 2016, Lewis had a recurring role on the science fiction television series “Wayward Pines” and starred as Detective Andrea Collins on the first season of “Secrets and Lies.” In 2017, she made a guest appearance on the show “The Graves” and the following year saw the release of three major drama films: “Back Roads,” “A Million Little Pieces,” and “Anthem of a Teenage Prophet.”
Juliette Lewis and Her Beliefs
Juliette Lewis has been a member of the Church of Scientology since the early 1990s, but she has clarified that she does not believe in the doctrine of Scientology. Instead, she practices Scientology while remaining a devout Christian.
Lewis is a philanthropist and supports the nonprofit Little Kids Rock, which aims to provide education in music and the performing arts to disadvantaged K-12 schools.
Juliette Lewis Buys Hollywood Hills Home for $1.5 Million
Actress Juliette Lewis purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills in January 2019 for $1.5 million, according to public records. The property features stunning views and is located in a desirable area of Los Angeles.
