The Highest-Earning Cast Members Of 'The Morning Show,' Ranked By Net Worth
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Inspired by the novel Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV by Brian Shelter, The Morning Show premiered in 2019 on Apple TV+ after being announced at the Apple Special Event in March of the same year. A drama series about a morning talk show revolves around the central characters portrayed by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. The show was well-received by audiences as they saw Aniston and Witherspoon reunite after twenty years. The girls played the role of Greene sisters on the hit comedy sitcom Friends. The show features a stunning main and supporting cast, and they won several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe for the eccentric characters on the show.
As most of the cast members on The Morning Show are seasoned actors, they have amassed millions in net worth through their active careers in Hollywood.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw ($2 million)
An English actress who began her career by playing minor roles in shows such as Bad Girls and Doctor Who, Gugu Mbatha-Raw portrays the character of Hannah Shoenfeld, a talent broker for TMS, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. While the actress had a net worth of $500,000 before the show's beginning, her fortune has hiked to $2 million from starring in the show and joining the cast of the Disney+ show Loki as Ravonna.
Karen Pittman ($2 million)
Karen Pittman first became popular for her performances in the early 2000s. The star has been a part of the supporting cast for various shows, including Living With Yourself, And Just Like That, and Luke Cage. She has also earned multiple accolades for her performances. Karen has garnered a $2 million net worth over the years and plays the character of Mia Jordan, a producer at TMS.
Néstor Carbonell ($3 million)
Néstor Carbonell has been actively working in television shows and movies since the late 1980s as a supporting actor. He also played a role in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight and Bates Motel starring Freddie Highmore. He also portrayed Yank Flores, a meteorologist on TMS, and has amassed a $3 million net worth through his work over the years.
Billy Crudup ($8 million)
Hailed as one of the best characters in the series, Billy Crudup plays the role of Cory Ellison, the CEO of UBA. His eccentric yet firm personality, loved by audiences, has made him one of the starlights of the show. With a career that spans over two decades, Billy has amassed an $8 million fortune over the years. As mentioned by IMDB, the actor won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in Drama series in 2020.
Mark Duplass ($12 million)
One of the most diversified actors on the list, Mark Duplass, is a writer, actor, musician, and filmmaker. His production company, the Duplass Brothers Productions, has helped him achieve a $12 million fortune through various shows and documentaries. He plays the character of Charlie Black, an Executive Producer on TMS, and has a codependent relationship with Aniston’s character on the show.
Steve Carell ($80 million)
One of the best comedy actors in Hollywood, Steve Carell, was a part of the star-studded series, The Morning Show. He plays the character of Mitch Kessler, the former co-host of The Morning Show, who gets fired and sets the entire context of the series. Carell has already made millions in The Office and movies such as Crazy, Stupid, Love, Anchorman, and Despicable Me. For The Morning Show, the actor earned $750,000 per episode, as stated by The Cheat Sheet.
Jennifer Aniston ($300 million)
Jennifer Aniston made a long-awaited return to television since her blockbuster comedy sitcom Friends went off-air in 2004. She returned through Apple TV+ and starred as the lead Alex Levy, the co-host of The Morning Show. Along with earning a steady income through her active movie career and back-end royalties from Friends, Aniston made $2 million per episode for the show. She won a SAG award for Outstanding Female Lead for her portrayal in 2020. She is also a Producer on the show, through her production company Echo Films.
Reese Witherspoon ($400 million)
Actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon has done it all to become one of the most influential people in Hollywood. She has earned a $400 million fortune through her acting career and various business ventures. In The Morning Show, the actress portrays the character of Bradley Jackson, the co-host of TMS. According to Glamour, Reese also earned a $2 million salary per episode for her role, similar to Aniston. She, too, serves as a Producer on the show through her company Hello Sunshine.
From comedy to drama, The Morning Show has a stunning cast that has worked in various television shows and movies that have earned them millions. Their popularity has only grown since starring in the drama series that tackles urgent issues behind the newsroom. In January 2022, Apple TV+ announced that The Morning Show, renewed for a third season, with the original cast reprising their popular roles.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth, IMDB, The Cheat Sheet, Glamour
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