What Is ‘Sex and the City’ Creator Darren Star's Net Worth?

In 2002, Star was the recipient of the Austin Film Festival's Outstanding Television Writer Award.

PUBLISHED JAN 3, 2024

Cover Image Source: Darren Star attends the Rebuilding Bridges Dinner | Getty Images | Photo by Stefanie Keenan

Name	Darren Star
Net Worth	$140 Million
Sources of Income	Movies, TV shows
Date of Birth	July 25, 1961
Age	62 Years
Gender	Male
Nationality	United States of America
Profession	Producer & Director, Screenwriter

Darren Star's net worth

Darren Star is an American writer, director, and producer best known for creating the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210," which was based on his own high school experiences. He also produced popular shows like "Melrose Place," "Sex and the City," "Younger," and "Emily in Paris." As of 2023, his net worth is around $140 million.

Darren Star attends "Happy Clothes: A Flim About Patricia Field" premiere | Getty Images | Photo by Jamie McCarthy

What are Darren Star’s sources of income?

The majority of Star's income comes from his career in the entertainment industry, including writing, directing, and producing several movies, TV shows, and series. Making his debut as a screenwriter, he contributed to films like "Doin' Time on Planet Earth," "Dead Heat," and "If Looks Could Kill."

Later, he executive produced iconic TV series, such as "Melrose Place," Beverly Hills, 90210," and "Central Park West." In 1998, Star created "Sex and the City," earning two Golden Globe awards. He contributed to projects like "The Street" and the satire series "Grosse Pointe." He co-produced the comedy-drama series "Miss Match" and worked on sitcoms like "Kitchen Confidential," "Runaway," and "Cashmere Mafia."

(L-R) Gamze Ates, Darren Star, Don Lemon, and Tim Malone attend as Shari Redstone & Gelila Assefa Puck Host Rebuilding Bridges Dinner at Spago on October 17, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.|Getty Images|Photo by Stefanie Keenan — (L-R) Gamze Ates, Darren Star, Don Lemon, and Tim Malone | Getty Images | Photo by Stefanie Keenan

"Younger" garnered critical acclaim for its fresh perspective on age and identity. The Netflix series "Emily in Paris" became a massive hit. He produced a second season of "Sex and the City," which made a remarkable box-office collection of $713 million.

Star's show "And Just Like That..." was loved by the audience. Furthermore, in 2020, Star signed "an expansive overall deal" under which he was liable to create new projects and entertainment shows for ViacomCBS' Entertainment. His latest works include "Uncoupled," a romantic comedy series.

Darren Starr and son Evan attend the Emily In Paris French Consulate Red Carpet at French Consulate on December 15, 2022 in New York City.|Getty Images| Photo by Jamie McCarthy — Darren Starr and his son Evan attend the "Emily In Paris" French Consulate Red Carpet | Getty Images | Photo by Jamie McCarthy

Darren Star’s personal life

Darren Star was born on July 25, 1961, in Potomac, Maryland. He was raised in a Jewish family. His mother worked as a freelance writer, and his father was an orthodontist. Star studied at Winston Churchill High School and later attended UCLA, where he studied English and Creative Writing. He also recently came out as gay.

Darren Star’s awards & nominations

- Golden Globe Awards 2000 (Winner): Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy for "Sex and the City"

- Primetime Emmy Awards 2001(Winner): Outstanding Comedy Series for "Sex and the City"

- PGA Awards 2001 (Winner): Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy for "Sex and the City"

- Golden Globe Awards 2001 (Winner): Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy for "Sex and the City"

- Primetime Emmy Awards 1999 (Nominee): Outstanding Comedy Series for "Sex and the City"

- Primetime Emmy Awards 2000 (Nominee): Outstanding Comedy Series for "Sex and the City"

- Primetime Emmy Awards 2021 (Nominee): Outstanding Comedy Series for "Sex and the City"

- Austin Film Festival's Outstanding Television Writer Award 2002

Darren Starr and Sarah Jessica Parker during The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards - HBO After Party at Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California, United States.|Getty Images|Photo by KMazur — Darren Starr and Sarah Jessica Parker during The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards afterparty | Getty Images | Photo by KMazur

FAQs

Does Darren Star have a child?

Yes. Darren Star has a 10-year-old son, Evan.

Which famous shows has Darren Star produced?

Darren Star has produced popular shows like "Sex and the City," "Emily in Paris," "Uncoupled," "Younger," and "Central Park West."

What is Darren Star's net worth?

Darren Star has an estimated net worth of $140 million.