Jonah Hill Net Worth

Jonah Hill Net Worth

Whether he is playing the funnyman or the serious guy, actor Jonah Hill has earned his place in Hollywood. With an impressive list of films under his belt, it is no surprise that the star has such a massive fortune.

Currently, Jonah Hill net worth is at $60 million. The majority of his earnings come from acting, directing, and writing.

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Childhood

Jonah Hill was born on the 20th of December, 1983 in LA. His parents are Jewish and his father, Richard Feldstein, was a tour accountant for top rock bands.

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Hill is the elder brother to Beanie Feldstein, an actress. His brother Jordan passed away in 2017 at just 40 years old.

He grew up in the affluent neighborhood of Cheviot Hills and went to Crossroads School based in Santa Monica before attending several colleges such as The New School, UCLA, and Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Beginnings

While still in College Jonah used to write plays and perform them in East village theatre. He also used to perform at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and The Groundlings School. It was during this period that he befriended other comedians like Dustin Hoffman, who help him get his first onscreen role as a drunk party-goer in the movie ‘I Heart Huckabees’.

It was the Apatow-produced comedy Superbad, alongside Seth Rogen, that launched Hill’s Hollywood career. The film became a cult classic, sparking his rise in popularity and making him a household name.

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Other Acting Roles and Writing Career

In 2009, Hill starred in “Bruno”, a mockumentary by Sacha Cohen. The following year, he rejected a lead role in “The Hangover”. However, his next project the FOX animated series  “Allen Gregory”  received lots of bad reviews and got canceled on January 8, 2012.

Jonah then went on to star in “Moneyball” a baseball bio-topic with Brad Pitt. This performance earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, marking Jonah’s first Oscar nomination. In 2012, Hill appeared in the movie “22 Jump Street” opposite Channing Tatum. The movie got good reviews and topped the box office hit. His next success came with Tarantino’s “Django Unchained,” released later that year, which received many awards nominations including Golden Globes, Oscars, and BAFTAS.

Jonah’s role as Donnie Azoff in the 2012 film “The Wolf of Wall Street” was praised by many. 

Most recently he starred in the movie “Don’t Look Up” which was released in 2020. He set to collaborate with Martin Scorsese by appearing and producing the “Grateful Dead” biopic.

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Directing Credits

Hill has directed music videos for artists such as Sara Bareilles, Danny Brown, Travis Scott, and Vampire Weekend. He also directed Netflix’s documentary “Stutz”.

Awards & Accolades

Jonah Hill has been nominated for a total of two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe nominations, 1 Screen Actors Guild Award, and 1 BAFTA Award. He won the MTV Movie Awards and National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2013, as well as two Critics’ Choice Awards for his stellar performance in The Wolf of Wall Street. In addition, he won a Teen Choice award for Movie: Hissy Fit category for the movie 22 Jump street.

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Hill has also been nominated for and won several other awards including the Capri Exploitation Award, Empire Award, Las Vegas Film Critics Awards, and more. He was also selected to be part of the jury for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

Hill’s legacy in Hollywood is solidified through his remarkable performances, writing skills, and directing capabilities; he has made a name for himself in the industry as an actor with incredible range and dynamic talent.

How Much Does Jonah Hill Make?

Jonah is one of Hollywood’s high-profile actors and is reported to make around $10 million per movie. He also earned hefty paychecks for his directorial and producing roles.

However, in the movie “Wolf of Wall Street”, Jonah said he had decided to take a pay cut to $60,000 in order to work with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. This sacrifice paid off as the movie was a success and Jonah received an Oscar nomination for his role.

Aside from movies and directing, Hill has also earned money from endorsements, brand partnerships, and other ventures.

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Relationships

Hill was in a long-term relationship with Jordan Klein, whom he met at the University of Colorado. However, the pair split up in 2011. From 2018 to 2020 Hill was in a relationship with Gianna Santos. They both ended their relationship in December 2020.

Currently, he is dating photographer and surfer, Sarah Brady.

Weight Issues

Hill has publicly spoken about his struggles with weight in the past. He told GQ Magazine that he had been overweight as a child and was teased constantly by his peers. This struggle continued into adulthood and eventually, he was able to lose over 40 pounds through a combination of diet and exercise.

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In 2004, Hill made his feature film debut in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.” By 2008, his weight had become a liability and he was reportedly put on an all-liquid diet for the film “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”. He has since lost over 70 pounds and is now considered to be one of Hollywood’s fittest actors.

Lifestyle: Houses And Cars

Jonah Hill’s lifestyle revolves around his many homes. In 2010, he purchased a home in LA for $2 million. A few years later, he sold it for $4 million. He then bought a top loft in Manhattan for $9.2 million. In March of 2022, he listed it for sale at $11.5 million.

In September 2019, he purchased a mansion in Santa Monica for $6.8 million. Just one year later, he sold it for $8 million. In May of 2021, he bought another home in Malibu for $9 million. The sellers were Richard and Laurie Stark, the founders/owners of Chrome Hearts.

Conclusion

Though Hill has gone through his fair share of struggles, he is still very successful and continues to be a talent in the entertainment industry. With upcoming projects and new businesses on the horizon, it looks like there is no stopping this star.  Only time will tell what Jonah Hill will choose as his next move or project.  

Despite all this, Jonah Hill’s net worth of $60 million doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon!  

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