He Once Took a Major Pay Cut to Work With Martin Scorsese; What’s Jonah Hill's Net Worth?

What is Jonah Hill's net worth?

American actor, producer, writer, and comedian Jonah Hill has an estimated net worth of $90 million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Hill is known for starring in superhit and critically acclaimed films such as "Superbad," "21 Jump Street," "The Wolf of Wall Street," "War Dogs" and "Moneyball."

Jonah Hill's acting career

Jonah Hill Feldstein was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Sharon Lyn, is a costume designer and his father Richard Feldstein, is an entertainment industry accountant. Hill graduated high school from Crossroads School in Santa Monica and attended several colleges. During college, he wrote his own plays and performed them in the East Village.

He worked with small theater groups around New York before befriending two of Dustin Hoffman's children who mentioned his work to their father. Later Hoffman helped Hill get his first role, in the film  "I Heart Huckabees." This was followed by a series of other roles  including one in Judd Apatow's first film he ever directed, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."

Hollywood breakthrough

Young Hill's breakthrough came in 2007 with the hit comedy "Superbad." He played the lead role opposite Michael Cera in the film the film that launched both of their careers. 

He then starred in  "Funny People," alongside Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen paving a path for him as a comedic actor. Later in 2011, Hill received widespread critical acclaim for his supporting role in the baseball semi-biopic, "Moneyball" starring alongside Brad Pitt. He also earned his first Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor. 

The next year, Hill gained more popularity with the film "21 Jump Street" as he starred opposite Channing Tatum. His next project "Django Unchained" was even bigger marking his first collaboration with Quentin Tarantino. The film was nominated for Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAS.

The next year, 2013,  proved to be even bigger for Hill as he bagged the role of  Donnie Azoff in the 2012 Martin Scorsese/Leonardo DiCaprio blockbuster "The Wolf of Wall Street." He also bagged his second Oscar nomination for his work. He reportedly took a massive paycut just to act in a Scorsese film.

He then went on to voice characters in a string of animated movies, and in 2014 he reprised his role in the second "21 Jump Street" film. He also reunited with Seth Rogen, Michael Cera, and James Franco for the animated comedy "Sausage Party."

In 2018, Hill appeared in the Netflix dark comedy "Maniac", starring opposite Emma Stone in Netflix dark comedy "Maniac" in 2018. Later in 2021, he appeared in another  Netflix film "Don't Look Up," starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

Career in direction and production

In 2009, Hill worked as an associate producer for the Sacha Baron Cohen mockumentary, "Bruno". He also created an animated series for Fox television called "Allen Gregory" in 2012.

 Hill's directorial debut came in 2018 with a screenplay he wrote titled "Mid90s". He also appeared in a Scorsese directed superbowl commercial for Coca-Cola in 2020. 

What are Jonah Hill's sources of income?

Jonah Hill’s fortune comes primarily from his roles in films and TV and his work as a screenwriter and producer. However, his exact salary and fees are not known for most of his work. Only his salary from the movie “22 Jump Street” is available in public records as it was mentioned by Forbes in Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid actors of 2015. As per the list, Hill made $10 million for his role and his total earnings between June 1, 2014 and June 1, 2015 was $16 million.

As per a 2014 Variety report, Hill made only $60,000 for the film “The Wolf of Wall Street." However, it was revealed that Hill took a major cut as he was desperate to get the role and work with director Martin Scorsese, as per Lifestyle Asia.

Jonah Hill’s business ventures

Apart from his career in Hollywood, Hill has also launched a lifestyle brand named Meaningful Existence in 2023. The brand sells clothing, bags, footwear, and accessories and Hill promotes the products through his alter-ego Prophet Ezekiel Profit.

Real estate and other assets

Hill bought a $2 million home in Los Angeles in 2010 which he later sold for $3.65 million in 2015. Around the same time, he bought a $9.2 million loft in the NoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. This property was sold for $10.6 million in 2022 after Hill listed it for $11 million. In 2019, he bought a $6.8 million home in Santa Monica, California, which was sold in 2021 for $7.2 million. Further, in 2021, Hill paid $9 million for a property in the gated Malibu Colony Richard and Laurie Stark, the founders/owners of the Chrome Hearts retail brand. Hill sold this property in December 2022 for $11.1 million after having listed it for $15 million. In the same year, Hill paid $15.5 million for a different home in the Malibu Colony with an oceanfront, as per Celebrity Net Worth. 

Hill also has some really expensive cars in his garage. His regular is the Audi A6, a luxury sedan whose 2023 version starts at around $57,000 and can go over $ 100,000 depending on customizations, as per Lifestyle Asia. Hill also owns a Porsche 911 Carrera whose base model starts at $114,400.

Personal life

For a long time, Hill was linked to Jordan Klein, whom he met in high school. Then he was linked with Rita Ora, Alana Haim and Gianna Santos. In 2019, Hill announced his engagement with Gianna Santos but the two reportedly split in October 2020.

After that Hill confirmed his relationship with professional surfer, Sarah Brady in 2021. As per a Hollywood Life report, the two split in early 2022. This relationship has brought recent turmoil for Hill as Brady has accused the actor of “emotional abuse”. Branding him a "misogynist," Brady leaked alleged screenshots of texts he sent her during their relationship.

In June 2023, Hill welcomed his first child with his current girlfriend Olivia Millar. The couple have been together since September 2022, as per People.

FAQs

How old is Jonah Hill?

Jonah Hill is 39 years old.

Does Jonah Hill have a baby?

Jonah Hill has one kid with his girlfriend, Olivia Millar. 

Who Are Jonah Hill's Siblings?

Jonah Hill had a younger brother, Jordan Feldstein who died in 2017. He also has a younger sister named Beanie Feldstein. 

Why Is Jonah Hill’s Merch Line Facing Backlash?

Jonah Hill faced backlash as he was accused of abuse by his former partner. At the time Hill was selling 'Complete Unrelenting Control' Merch as well which also faced backlash. 

Has Jonah Hill Won Any Major Awards?

While Jonah Hill has been nominated twice for the Oscars and Golden Globes, he won the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Comedic Performance in 2014  for  The Wolf of Wall Street. 

How Much Did Jonah Hill Earn For “The Wolf Of Wall Street”?

Jonah Hill reportedly made a minimum wage of $60,000 for the film "The Wolf of Wall Street". 

Does Jonah Hill have any upcoming projects?

Jonah Hill is set to appear in the Jerry Garcia biopic feature, called " Grateful Dead" directed by Martin Scorsese. 

Is Jonah Hill Married?

No, Jonah Hill is not married but he is in a relationship with Olivia Marr. 

What Is Jonah Hill’s Involvement In Skateboarding?

Jonah Hill is also known for his love for skateboarding and his directorial debut, "Mid90s" was inspired by skateboarding sensation Chad Muska. 

Has Jonah Hill Been Involved In Any Charity Work?

Jonah Hill has reportedly supported charities like Autism Speaks, Declare Yourself, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

Is Jonah Hill On Social Media?

No, Jonah Hill has quit social media.