Jennifer Connelly's net worth (2026), age, career, husband and children

Jennifer Connelly's net worth (2026), age, career, husband and children

The American actress is married to Paul Bettany and has three children. She began acting in 1982 and has won Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards. Today, Jennifer Connelly's net worth is estimated at $50 million, earned primarily from her career in the film industry. Many people know her for playing Alicia Nash in the film A Beautiful Mind.

Jennifer Connelly posing for a photo and delivering a speech at an event.
Jennifer Connelly during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governors Awards (L), and she speaks during Contenders Film (R). Photo: Jon Kopaloff, Alberto Rodriguez (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Jennifer Connelly's net worth is estimated at $50 million as of 2026.
  • She joined the entertainment industry as an actress when she was a teenager.
  • The actress was born and raised in New York, United States.
  • Her popular films include A Beautiful Mind, Waking the Dead, Only the Brave, and Stuck in Love.
  • Away from her career, she is a wife and mother of three children.

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Profile summary

Full name

Jennifer Lynn Connelly

Gender

Female

Date of birth

12 December 1970

Age

55 years (as of April 2026)

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Place of birth

Cairo, New York, United States of America

Current residence

Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5'6'' (168 cm)

Weight in pounds

123 lb (56 kg)

Body measurements

34-23-33 in (86-58-84 cm)

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Grey

Mother

Eileen Connelly

Father

Gerard Karl Connelly

Siblings

1

Marital status

Married

Husband

Paul Bettany

Children

3

College

Yale University and Stanford University

Profession

Model and actress

Instagram

@jennifer.connelly

Facebook

@Jennifer Connelly

What is the net worth of Jennifer Connelly?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actress is worth about $50 million. This is a combined net worth with her husband, Paul Bettany, who is also an actor. Jennifer primarily earns from her career as an actress.

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Is Jennifer Connelly a billionaire?

Jennifer is not a billionaire. Her net worth is around $50 million. This amount is combined with her husband's. This means that Paul Bettany's net worth is also $50 million.

Top 5 facts about Jennifer Connelly
Top 5 facts about Jennifer Connelly. Photo: Edward Berthelot (modified by author)
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How old is Jennifer Connelly?

Jennifer Connelly's age is 55 years as of April 2026. She was born on 12 December 1970, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Where is Jennifer Connelly from?

Jennifer Connelly was born in Cairo, New York, United States of America. Her parents are Eileen Connelly and Gerald Karl Connelly. She has an older sister from her father's previous marriage.

The actress is an American citizen of mixed ethnicity. Her father had Irish and Norwegian ancestry, and her mother was from a Jewish immigrant family.

Educational background

Young Jennifer Connelly attended Saint Ann's School. After graduating from high school in 1988, the American actress went to Yale University, where she pursued English literature. After two years at Yale, she transferred to Stanford University to study drama.

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Jennifer Connelly attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris
Jennifer Connelly attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Photo: Edward Berthelot
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What does Jennifer Connelly do now?

Connelly is still a famous actress. She started her career as a child model at the age of 10. The actress has appeared in print documents and television commercials.

Jennifer continues with her modelling career and shares her modelling photos on Instagram. She has appeared on the covers of popular magazines such as Vogue Greece, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle Italia.

Jennifer Connelly made her acting debut in 1982, portraying The Girl in the television series Tales of the Unexpected. She came into the limelight when she appeared as Sarah in the 1986 film Labyrinth. For her role as Alicia Nash in the 2001 film A Beautiful Mind, she bagged awards such as the Oscar, BAFTA, Critics Choice, and Golden Globe.

Jennifer Connelly's movies

According to her IMDb profile, she has added many credits as an actress. Below are some of the popular movies that the actress is known for.

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Year

Movie

Role

2023

Bad Behaviour

Lucy

2022

Top Gun: Maverick

Penny Benjamin

2019

Alita: Battle Angel

Chiren

2017

Only the Brave

Amanda Marsh

2014

Winter's Tale

Virginia Gamely

2011

The Dilemma

Beth

2008

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Helen Benson

2003

House of Sand

Kathy

2003

Hulk

Betty Ross

2000

Waking the Dead

Sarah Williams

1998

Dark City

Emma Murdoch

1996

Far Harbor

Ellie

1996

Mulholland Falls

Allison Pond

1995

Higher Learning

Taryn

1994

Of Love and Shadows

Irene

1990

The Hot Spot

Gloria Harper

1988

Some Girls

Gabriella

Who is Jennifer Connelly married to now?

Jennifer Connelly's husband is Paul Bettany, a famous actor known for his roles in films such as Legion, A Knight Tale, and WandaVision. The two met in 2001 while filming A Beautiful Mind and married on 1 January 2003 in Scotland.

In an interview with Larry King, Paul revealed that Jennifer was his childhood celebrity crush. He also said that the two got married without dating.

I met her on A Beautiful Mind…I got her on the phone and said am coming over, and let's get married, and that is really what happened. We had never dated …she said okay, and…now we are married…

Who are Jennifer Connelly's children?

The American actress has three children. She shares a son, Kai Dugan, with her ex-boyfriend David Dugan. He was born in July 1997. The actress also has two children, Agnes Lark and Stellan, with her husband, Paul Bettany. Jennifer Connelly's daughter, Agnes, was born on 31 May 2011 and is the youngest.

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In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Jennifer Connelly said their children are interested in different fields despite her and Paul Bettany being in the film industry. When asked if her children are interested in acting, she responded by saying the words below.

I don't think so; our oldest is graduating, and he has done chemical engineering…our middle son, Stellan, is a musician, he is an amazing musician, and Agnes is 7, so we'll see how it goes.

Jennifer Connelly's height and weight

The actress is 5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm tall, and her weight is 123 lb or 56 kg. Her body measurements are 34-23-33 in or 86-58-84 cm, and she has black hair and grey eyes.

Jennifer Connelly attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France
Jennifer Connelly attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Photo: Aurore Marechal
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FAQs

  • Who is Jennifer Connelly? She is an American model and actress known for films such as A Beautiful Mind and Only the Brave.
  • What is Jennifer Connelly's age? She is 55 years old as of April 2026.
  • Who is Jennifer Connelly's partner? She is married to Paul Bettany.
  • Are Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany still together? They are still together. On 14 February 2024, she shared a photo of herself and her husband, Paul Bettany, wishing him a Happy Valentine's Day.
  • How many children does Jennifer Connelly have? The actress has three children: Kai, Stellan and Agnes.
  • Did Jennifer Connelly model? She started modelling at 10 and still models and shares pictures on her Instagram account.
  • How tall is Jennifer Connelly? She is 5 feet 6 inches or 168 centimetres tall.
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Over the years, Jennifer Connelly's net worth has significantly increased to the tune of $50 million. She is an actress known for her notable roles in movies such as The Dilemma and Bad Behaviour. Jennifer is married to Paul Bettany, and they have two children together, and an eldest son with her former partner, photographer David Dugan.

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