Goldie Hawn Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Goldie Hawn’s Net Worth and Salary?

Goldie Hawn, an iconic American actress in both television and film, boasts a net worth of $90 million. It’s astonishing to think that Hawn has remained a household name for over half a century. Her professional journey began as a dancer, partaking in productions with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and performing in regional theater. Additionally, she opened her own dance school in the early 1960s. Hawn attained immense popularity through her breakout role on the sketch comedy show “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” which aired from 1968 to 1973. Following this, she spent the next three decades engaging in various projects consistently. Using her comedy roots as a launchpad, she starred in a series of successful films, such as “Cactus Flower,” “There’s a Girl in My Soup,” and “Butterflies Are Free.” For her work in “Cactus Flower,” she received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, firmly establishing her A-list status. Subsequently, she appeared in notable films like “The Sugarland Express” and “Shampoo,” alongside hosting several television specials. Hawn’s career continued to thrive through the 1970s, 1980s, and into the mid-1990s, with hits like “Foul Play,” “Private Benjamin,” “Best Friends,” “Overboard,” “Bird on a Wire,” “Housesitter,” and “The First Wives Club.”

Early Life

Born on November 21, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Goldie Hawn is the progeny of a jewelry store owner and a local band leader. Her fascination with show business ignited at an early age, as she trained as a ballerina and appeared in a production of “The Nutcracker” by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1955. Just shy of a decade later, she made her formal stage debut in a 1964 rendition of “Romeo and Juliet.” Following this, Hawn briefly attended American University before venturing into a career as a go-go dancer, model, and actress. After leaving school, she secured a position as a ballet instructor and danced at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, paving the way for her upcoming television breakthrough.

Entertainment Career

Goldie Hawn first garnered national fame through “Laugh-In.” On this show, she often portrayed a bubbly, bikini-clad ‘dumb blonde,’ becoming something of a sexual icon for that era. “Laugh-In” featured 140 episodes over six seasons from 1968 to 1973, after which Hawn transitioned to a prosperous film career. She earned both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her impressive performance in the 1969 film “Cactus Flower,” marking a shift from her previous “Laugh-In” image to a more serious actress. The following decade saw her in significant roles, including one of the leads in “The Sugarland Express,” which introduced audiences to a young director named Steven Spielberg.

During this period, Hawn also made television appearances, most notably in two specials that framed the decade: “Pure Goldie” in 1971 and “The Goldie Hawn Special” in 1978, which marked a comeback after a two-year hiatus to care for her son. Soon after, her film career regained momentum with the release of “Foul Play,” where she starred opposite Chevy Chase. In 1980, another television special followed, featuring Liza Minelli, called “Goldie and Liza Together.” Later that same year, Hawn secured one of her most iconic roles in “Private Benjamin,” which earned her a second Academy Award nomination. Her filmography continued to expand in the 1980s with projects like “Swing Shift,” directed by Jonathan Demme, and “Overboard,” co-starring her real-life partner Kurt Russell.

Throughout the next decade, Hawn remained active in films, collaborating with Steve Martin in “Housesitter” and “The Out-of-Towners,” alongside “Bird on a Wire” with Mel Gibson, and “Death Becomes Her” with Meryl Streep. However, in the 2000s, she began selecting her projects more selectively, appearing in a film with Warren Beatty in 2001, followed by “The Banger Sisters” in 2002, which marked her last feature film for about 15 years. In 2005, she released her autobiography, “A Lotus Grows in the Mud.”

In 2017, Hawn made a long-awaited return to the big screen in “Snatched,” starring alongside comedian Amy Schumer. Additionally, she took on the role of Mrs. Claus in the holiday movie “The Christmas Chronicles” on Netflix, in partnership with Kurt Russell as Santa, a role she reprised in the sequel. Interestingly, during a 2019 “Laugh-In” reunion special featuring much of the surviving cast and other stars, Goldie Hawn was absent, though she had been the most successful member of the original cast after the series concluded.

Personal Life

Since 1983, Goldie has been in a partnership with fellow actor Kurt Russell, although they have not married. Together, they share a son named Wyatt. Goldie also has two children from her first marriage to singer Bill Hudson. Her daughter, actress Kate Hudson, has mirrored her mother’s career path in the film industry. Her son, Oliver Hudson, is also an actor, widely recognized for his role in the CBS sitcom “Rules of Engagement,” which aired from 2007 until 2013. Goldie has dedicated a significant part of her life to studying meditation, expressing in an interview that “It’s not the idea of a particular religion that’s important; it’s the development of a spiritual life.”

Philanthropy

As an activist throughout her career, Goldie Hawn founded the Hawn Foundation in 2003, aimed at providing youth education programs that offer “life-enhancing strategies for well-being.”

Real Estate

In 2013, Hawn and her longtime partner Kurt Russell sold their beach house in Malibu for approximately $9.5 million. This Balinese-style residence encompasses over 4,000 square feet and includes many tropical features accentuating its oceanfront setting. In 2019, the property was listed again at $13.5 million. Additionally, in 2016, they put another home on the market and sold it the following year for $6.9 million. Located in the Pacific Palisades, that house boasts nearly 6,400 square feet, inclusive of an elaborate fitness center and, fittingly, a meditation room for Hawn’s personal practices.