From 'Breaking Bad' to Marvel's 'Jessica Jones' and Music: Krysten Ritter's Career and Net Worth

Ritter's debut novel titled "Bonfire," was released on November 7, 2017.

PUBLISHED JAN 25, 2024

Cover Image Source: Krysten Ritter attends the "Jessica Jones" Season 2 New York Premiere | Photo by Matthew Eisman | Getty Images

Name	Krysten Alyce Ritter
Net Worth	$8 Million
Sources of Income	Acting, modeling, investments
Gender	Female
Date of Birth	December 16, 1981
Age	42 Years
Nationality	American
Profession	Actor, model, musician, producer

What is Krysten Ritter's net worth?

Most popular for her role in Marvel's TV show "Jessica Jones," American actress, model and musician Krysten Ritter has also appeared on the silver screen on her journey to earn an $8 million net worth. She is also known for playing Jane Margolis in the AMC drama series "Breaking Bad," and has contributed to successful projects like "Vamps," "Gilmore Girls," and "Big Eyes," apart from co-producing and writing the comedy "Life Happens."

Actress Krysten Ritter attends the #NETFLIXFYSEE event for "Jessica Jones" | Photo by Paul Archuleta | Getty Images

What are Krysten Ritter's sources of income?

During her high school years, Ritter moved to New York City to pursue a modeling career. Signing contracts with agencies like Elite Model Management and Wilhelmina Models, Ritter appeared in print ads and on television. After stepping into acting in 2001, her breakthrough came with a recurring role as Gia Goodman in the teen mystery drama "Veronica Mars."

She went on to captivate audiences as the ill-fated Jane Margolis in the acclaimed AMC series "Breaking Bad" and appeared in the ABC sitcom "Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23." She starred in films such as "27 Dresses," "She's Out of My League," and "The Hero," but it was her performance in the Marvel series "Jessica Jones" that established her as a prominent actor in Hollywood.

Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Finn Jones, and Mike Colter attend the "Marvel's The Defenders" New York Premiere | Photo by Dia Dipasupil | Getty Images

In 2011, Ritter wrote, co-produced, and starred in the film "Life Happens." She also directed and executive produced the TV series "The Girl in the Woods." Partnering with her childhood friend William Thomas Burnett, she co-founded the indie rock duo Ex Vivian. Their debut self-titled album was released in 2012. Her debut novel, a psychological thriller titled "Bonfire" was also published in 2017.

Real estate and total assets

Ritter's total holdings include her real estate and personal investments. In 2013, she purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills for $655,000. Along with her partner Adam Granduciel, the actress also acquired a modern farmhouse-style home in the San Fernando Valley for around $3.1 million.

Instagram	1.8 Million Followers
Twitter	317,700 Followers
Facebook	663,000 Followers

Personal life

Ritter was born on December 16, 1981, in Pennsylvania. She is in a relationship with musician Adam Granduciel, with whom she has a son named Bruce Julian Knight Granofsky. Known for being an advocate of animal rights, the actress has actively participated in campaigns for PETA.