Ranking The Net Worth Of The Cast Of Twilight, Then Vs. Now
The Twilight Saga can safely be granted clearance as the most popular and successful vampire-themed romance fantasy series of the 21st century. The romantic element was a huge attraction for the younger generation, especially the younger receptive teenage crowd who had the chance to fantasize over trading places with Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) during the steamy (sometimes bloody and painful) romantic scenes with the movie's leading vampire hunk, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). The added romance in addition to the drama of rivaling vampiric bloodlines and werewolf folklore was a clever selling point.
Twilight was released in 2008 and blew similar movies genres like Van Helsing (2004) out of the park, with box office sales of $393.6 million worldwide, while Hugh Jackman's horror/fantasy grossed $300.2 million globally. In keeping with the momentum of the first movie series, Twilight went on to produce four other captivating films surrounding the compromising relationship between Ella, Edward, and his blood-thirsty family, grossing a total of $3.5 billion when combined. That means our once small-time actors are now swimming in pools of cash. But what was their net worth like before the Twilight Saga success? Let's find out!
Beginning with the elusive vampire star boy, Robert Pattinson. Fans may be most familiar with his role as Edward Cullen in the billion-dollar Twilight movie franchise, but what were his film conquests before the blockbuster success? He first landed supporting roles in 2004 in the German film, Ring of The Nibelungs, and in the same year, Vanity Fair. His real breakout scene came in 2005 when he played Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. While there is no definitive amount given, it's estimated that his worth was around $2 million. Today, Pattinson's net worth is set at $100 million, the richest of all the Twilight characters.
Kristen Stewart, although confessing to never desire to be an actor, began acting from the age of nine. Her first film was in Disney's The Thirteenth Year in 1999. She then starred alongside Jodie Foster in Panic Room (2002) as her diabetic daughter, Sarah Altman. Panic Room grossed $197.1 million globally, against a $48 million budget. Prior to Twilight, her net worth may have been in the millions. She earned $12.5 million for her subsequent roles in the Twilight Saga, bringing her net worth to $70 million today.
Prior to his explosive role in Twilight as the shapeshifting werewolf named Jacob Black, Taylor Lautner found success on the big screen in a variety of movies. He is best known for his athleticism and martial arts fighting skills, which he executes on film. He has landed small roles in TV series like My Wife and Kids, The Bernie Mac Show, and My Worst Enemy before his first leading role in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 2005. His net worth before Twilight in 2008 was somewhere around $1 million. Now, he holds $40 million worth of coin in the bank.
At $20 million, it's safe to say that Anna Kendricks has secured a nice chunk of change for herself. She plays the role of Jessica Stanley, Bella Swan's friend, in Twilight, and it is here that she amassed most of her fortune. Jessica's acting career began at 12 years old with a 1998 Broadway musical titled High Society, for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Thereafter, she made her film debut in the 2003 musical comedy, Camp, produced by Danny DeVito. According to Otakukart, her net worth average at $3 million before her massive increase from the Twilight Saga.
Out of all the actors in Twilight, Nikki Reed has one of the most interesting stories. She co-wrote her first film, Thirteen, in 2003 with director Catherine Hardwicke, in which she also played a leading role at just 14. The film grossed $10.1 million against a $2 million budget, which is impressive for a 14-year-old. She rose to fame in 2008 with her role as Rosalie Hale in Twilight. While her net worth stands at $12 million today, it was estimated at $2-3 million prior to Twilight.
Unlike the majority of the main cast who were in their late teen to early twenties, Peter Facinelli was in his early thirties. He began his acting career with movies like After Jimmy (1996), Can't Hardly Wait (1998) starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Scorpion King (2002). He has also had a leading role in the Fox drama, Fastlane. Before his role as Carlisle Cullen in Twilight, his net worth ranged between $1-4 million. As of 2022, it sits at $10 million.
Next up is Ashley Greene who starred as Alice Cullen in the Twilight series. Alice actually sought out a career as a model but was told her height would hinder her, so she sought acting instead. She made guest appearances on TV shows like Punk'd and the NBC crime drama, Crossing Jordan, before landing her breakthrough role in Twilight, in which she reprised her role in all five films. Her net worth prior to Twilight was between $750,000-$1 million. Presently, she is worth $8 million.
Jackson Rathbone began his career as an actor quite early and was cast in the Disney 411 show, where he interviewed child stars like Hilary Duff. His other work includes guest roles on the TV drama series, The O.C., as well as ABC Family's Beautiful People. He then did some time on the CBS series, Criminal Minds. Before his acclaimed role as Jasper Hale in Twilight, his net worth was around $1 million, and at the end of the Twilight Saga, it rose to $7 million.
By the time Kellan Lutz booked his role as Emmett Cullen in Twilight's vampiric family, he already had five years of acting under his belt. A few of these roles include The Bold and The Beautiful, CSI: NY, Six Feet Under, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. While there isn't much information about his net worth before Twilight, it is reported that Lutz was offered $1 million for his role in the saga, but demanded a raise. That's the reason why his net worth is at $5 million today.
Apart from the spread of Cam Gigandet's fame in the 2008 action/drama, Never Back Down, starring Sean Faris, Amber Heard, and Djimon Hounsou, he also shared the screen on The O.C with Ashley Greene. Never Back Down grossed $41.6 million at the box office, and was released the same year as Twilight in 2008, in which he played an "evil" vampire, James. So his net worth may have been anywhere around $500,000-$1 million prior to Twilight. Today, he sits on a net worth of $4 million.
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