George Lopez Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is George Lopez’s net worth and salary?

Known for his work as a standup comedian, actor, and late-night talk show host, George Lopez boasts a net worth of $45 million. He gained prominence through “The George Lopez Show,” which he starred in, co-created, and executive produced from 2002 to 2007. The show ran for 120 episodes over six seasons and continues to be popular in syndication. Additionally, he produced the acclaimed film “Real Women Have Curves,” among numerous other initiatives.

Early Life

Born on April 23, 1961, in Los Angeles, George Edward Lopez was raised in Mission Hills, a suburb of L.A., by his parents Frieda and Anatasio Lopez. His father, a migrant worker, deserted the family when George was merely two months old. At the age of ten, his mother left as well. Subsequently, his maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Benita and Refugio Gutierrez, took care of him. Lopez has Mestizo Mexican heritage and graduated high school in 1979.

Career

Prior to gaining fame, Lopez spent years performing standup across Los Angeles and the United States. His popularity surged when he hosted a major morning radio show on 92.3 FM in the 1990s, making him the first Latino to headline the morning drive slot on an English-language station in L.A. His first comedy album, “Alien Nation,” was released in 1996. In 2000, Sandra Bullock approached him to produce and star in a sitcom, expressing her concern over the absence of Latino representation in sitcoms. Consequently, ABC picked up “George Lopez” in 2002, allowing him to become one of the few Latinos to headline a television sitcom, which aired until 2007. During the 2007-2008 season, it was featured on Nick at Night but was canceled after its sixth season.

Lopez was also the producer of the HBO Films drama “Real Women Have Curves,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the 2002 Audience Award.

Additionally, he participated in HBO’s popular series “Inside the NFL” during the 2003–04 football season.

In 2005, he launched his first stand-up special on Showtime, titled “George Lopez: Why You Crying.” This was followed by more specials, such as “America’s Mexican” and “Tall, Dark, and Chicano.”

Lopez starred in the 2010 film “The Spy Next Door” and appeared in “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2,” “Rio,” “Rio 2,” the Smurf movies, and more. He made guest appearances on various television shows, including a role as the mayor of Reno, Nevada, on season five of Reno 911! in 2008, as well as on “The Zoo,” “Real Rob,” and “Harley Quinn.”

In November 2009, George launched his late-night talk show “Lopez Tonight” on TBS, which was canceled in August 2011 after its second season. Later, “Saint George” premiered on FX in March 2014, but it was canceled by June of the same year. TV Land’s sitcom “Lopez” debuted in March 2016, but it ended in the fall of 2017 after two seasons.

His autobiography “Why You Crying” was published by a Simon & Schuster division and achieved New York Times Bestseller status.

Lopez has received significant recognition from the Latino community and was named one of Time magazine’s Top 25 Hispanics in America. He has hosted the Latin Grammy Awards twice and the Emmy Awards once. In 2006, he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television, located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Furthermore, he won an ALMA Award for Lopez Tonight in 2011.

In 2020, Netflix debuted his comedy special “We’ll Do It For Half,” in which he humorously suggested drafting Carlos Slim Helu, the richest man in Mexico, as the first Latinx President of the United States. He also remarked on how some conservatives doubted Barack Obama’s birthplace, quipping: “You know, if Slim needed a birth certificate, I know some guys not very far from here, in McArthur Park, where you can get the proper documentation.”

Personal Life

In 1993, George Lopez wed Ann Serrano, and they welcomed their daughter Mayan in 1996. He revealed their separation in November 2010, with the divorce finalized in July 2011.

During a 2014 appearance on Howard Stern’s show, Lopez disclosed that his net worth had once exceeded $50 million, but he lost half of it in his divorce.

In April 2004, Lopez was informed that he required a kidney transplant due to a genetic condition that had harmed his kidneys. His wife Ann selflessly donated one of her kidneys to him in 2005.

On July 1, 2020, George recounted an incident involving Secret Service agents, prompted by a joke he made which was interpreted as a potential threat to the president. After the U.S. ordered the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, it was reported that an Iranian official had placed a considerable bounty on President Trump. Lopez joked: “We’ll do it for half,” which resulted in the visit from the Secret Service, who had printed out everything he had ever said about Trump on social media.

Salary Highlights

Throughout the five-year duration of the George Lopez sitcom, he commanded a salary of $12 million each season. As a first-time co-creator and executive producer, he earned 6.5% of the royalties when the show was sold into syndication, which transpired in the fall of 2007. This syndication deal netted him an estimated $20 million. Additionally, he makes about $8.5 million annually from performing stand-up comedy to sold-out audiences.

Real Estate

In 2001, George and Ann purchased a residence in LA’s Toluca Lake neighborhood for $1.349 million. This property was sold in 2004 for $1.85 million. The same year, they bought another home in Toluca Lake for $2.495 million. After their divorce in 2011, George transferred the home to Ann, who sold it in December 2022 for $5.25 million to actress Jean Smart.

In September 2014, Lopez acquired a Mediterranean-style home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles for $2.67 million. This 4,100-square-foot residence features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and sits on a gardened lot of about a third of an acre. The property includes a pool and patio in the backyard, offering city views from large two-story windows, as well as a wine room and a private master suite complete with a balcony.