What Is '90210' Star Shannen Doherty's Net Worth?

What is Shannen Doherty's Net Worth?

Actress, producer, director, and author Shannen Doherty is best known for the role of “Heather Duke” in "Heathers" (1988), “Brenda Walsh” in "Beverly Hills 90210” and Prue Halliwell in "Charmed". She has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of June, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 

Recently, Doherty was showered with love as she reunited with some of her “Beverly Hills 90210” costars for a 90s Con panel in Tampa, Florida. She revealed that she had been living with stage 4 cancer and is currently fighting for her life. Towards the end of the event, Doherty received a standing ovation from the audience, according to People.

Sources of Income 

Career in Acting

Doherty started her acting  at the age of 11, in 1982.  She booked guest spots on "Voyagers!" and "Father Murphy", and in the same year, she was cast in the recurring role of Jenny Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie". She further did voice-over work for the animated movie "The Secret of NIMH". Her next role came in 1985, in the teen comedy film "Girls Just Want to Have Fun". 

She next appeared in "Our House", which ran from 1986 to 1988.  She further appeared in an episode of "Magnum P.I." and in an early episode of "Airwolf". Doherty's first major film role was as Heather Duke in "Heathers" (1988). However her international breakthrough came with her role in "Beverly Hills 90210". She played the role of Brenda Walsh, a newcomer to Beverly Hills with her brother Brandon Walsh, played by Jason Priestly. She remained on the show till 1994, and left at the conclusion of the fourth season.

She then went on to appear  in a number of made-for-TV movies. She appeared in "Mallrats" , "Smith's Jay" and "Silent Bob Strike Back". Further in 1998, Doherty bagged a role in "Charmed", a story about three sisters who happen to be witches.She played the famous role of  Prue Halliwell, the oldest of the sisters.

Later in 2003, Doherty hosted the candid-camera show "Scare Tactics" on the Sci-Fi Channel. She also became a series regular on the show "North Shore" in 2004 and 2005. Following "North Shore", Doherty produced and starred in her own reality show, "Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty" in 2006. The show aired on the Oxygen network but was canceled after one season due to poor ratings.

Further in 2008, Doherty joined the cast of the "Beverly Hills 90210" spin-off "90210" as a recurring guest star. In 2010, Doherty became a celebrity contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" and partnered with the two-time champion Mark Ballas. They were the first couple eliminated during the second week of the season. After that Doherty  reprised her role of Brenda Walsh once again for the six-episode sequel "BH 90210", which debuted in 2019 on Fox.

Earnings from TV and Salary

As per Celebrity Net Worth, Doherty was making $17,500 per episode initially for “Beverly Hills 90210”. For her work in “Charmed”, Doherty made about $75,000 per episode. She also appeared in the 2008 reboot of the show for which she is estimated to have received $40,000 to $50,000 per episode.

Real Estate

Doherty bought a 3,410-square-foot home in Malibu for $2.56 million in 2014. The home built in 1976 features five bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, a pool, ocean views, and a spa. She listed the home for sale in May 2008 for $4.4 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

Personal Life

Doherty was briefly engaged to Max Factor heir Dean Jay Factor, who later filed for a restraining order against her in 1993 alleging physical violence and threats. She married Ashley Hamilton, the son of actor George Hamilton in 1993 and filed for divorce in 1994. Then in 2002, Doherty married Rick Salomon, the former husband of Pamela Anderson and they annulled their marriage after nine months. After that she married photographer Kurt Iswarienko in 2011. The two seprated in 2023 as Doherty filed for divorce. 

Divorce Implications

Doherty filed for divore from Kurt Iswarienko in 2023, after 11 years of marriage. At the launch of her new podcast, "Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty", the actress shared she had to go for a surgery to remove a brain tumor, after learning that her husband was cheating on her. 

Doherty's Struggles with Cancer

Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and it was reported that the disease had spread to her lymph nodes. In 2016, she revealed that she was receiving treatment, and a single mastectomy was performed later in the year. However, surgery revealed that the cancer cells had spread beyond the lymph nodes. Despite announcing that her cancer was in remission in 2017, in 2020, her cancer was back in stage 4. Recently in 2023, she revealed that her cancer had metastasized to her brain and she is fighting for her life.

Battle with Her Insurer, State Farm General 

In 2019, Doherty filed a lawsuit against her insurer, State Farm General, for $1.4 million. She claimed that the insurer failed to provide adequate assistance when her Malibu house was damaged in the Woolsey Fire. However, State Farm dismissed the claims and said that it does not cover the damages she is seeking. 

Later in 2021, a federal jury in Los Angeles awarded Doherty $6.3 million stating that the insurance giant’s failure to pay policy benefits  were “unreasonable and without proper cause.”

The verdict paid for the damages to Doherty’s California home and property, emotional distress and attorney’s fees. 

Philanthropy

 Doherty has demonstrated her commitment to her philanthropic efforts and passionate activism over the years. As per looktothestars.org, she has supported foundadtion like Pearl S. Buck Foundation, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 

Awards

1993 Bravo Otto Germany: Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w)

1992 Bravo Otto Germany: Best Female TV Star (TV-Star w)

1993 Special Award: Favorite Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series For “Beverly Hills, 90210”

1992 Winner Young Artist Award: Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series For “Beverly Hills, 90210”

FAQs

How old is Shannen Doherty?

Shannen Doherty is 52 years old.

How long has Shannen Doherty had cancer?

Doherty first made it public that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.

Does Shannen Doherty have kids?

Shannen Doherty does not have children.

Why did Prue leave "Charmed"?

Shannen Doherty who played the role of “Prue”, cited her departure from the television series "Charmed" due to interpersonal conflicts and lack of genuine enthusiasm.

What is Shannen Doherty’s net worth?

Shannen Doherty has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of June.

How Does Shannen Doherty Make Money?

 Shannen Doherty has 87 acting credits to her name on IMDb and she has famously appeared on the shows “Beverly Hills 90210” and  “Charmed”, for which she was paid about $75,000 per episode. 

Are Holly Combs and Shannen Doherty still friends?

In a 2020 interview, Combs revealed that despite years of friendship, she and Doherty were no longer in touch.

What nationality is Shannen Doherty?

Shannen Doherty is American.

Did Carol Potter like Shannen Doherty?

Carol Potter once told the “Beverly Hills, 90210 Show” podcast that she developed an "excellent working relationship" with Doherty while working on the series.