Mayim Bialik Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Overview of Mayim Bialik’s Net Worth and Salary

Mayim Bialik boasts a net worth of $20 million as an American actress and neuroscientist. Her journey to fame began with her portrayal of a young Bette Midler in the 1989 movie “Beaches.” She rose to prominence with her roles as Blossom Russo on NBC’s “Blossom” and Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS sitcom “The Big Bang Theory.” The latter role earned her 4 Primetime Emmy nominations. Mayim pursued a Ph.D. in neuroscience in 2007 and worked as a research professor before returning to acting. She also hosted “Jeopardy!” alongside Ken Jennings post the demise of Alex Trebek, earning $1 million per season for hosting.

Insight into Big Bang Salary

During the middle seasons of “Big Bang,” Mayim earned $200,000 per episode, equating to roughly $4.5 million per season.

In March 2017, the core stars of the show agreed to take a $100,000 pay cut each to facilitate a raise for Mayim and Melissa Rauch in the final two seasons. Consequently, their salaries reduced from $1 million per episode to $900,000. With the raise, Mayim and Melissa started earning $450,000 per episode, totaling to around $10 million for each of the final two seasons.

Early Beginnings

Mayim Chaya Bialik, born on December 12, 1975, in San Diego, California, is the only child of Barry and Beverly, hailing from a family of Jewish immigrants. Initially raised in Reform Judaism, Mayim later described herself as an “aspiring Modern Orthodox” in 2012.

After graduating from North Hollywood High School in 1993, Mayim pursued a major in neuroscience and minors in Hebrew and Jewish studies at UCLA, earning her B.S. degree in 2000. She began her doctorate studies, pausing in 2005 to focus on acting, and completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience at UCLA in 2007.

Acting Journey

Mayim’s acting career kicked off in 1988 with roles in the horror film “Pumpkinhead” and the movie “Beaches.” She went on to make guest appearances on various popular TV shows like “The Facts of Life,” “Webster,” “Empty Nest,” and more. Her breakthrough came in 1990 with the role of Blossom Russo on the show “Blossom,” which aired 114 episodes until 1995. Post-“Blossom,” she continued with voice roles in animated series and appeared in various TV shows, leading up to her iconic role as Amy Farrah Fowler on “The Big Bang Theory” from 2010 to 2019.

Aside from TV, Mayim pursued film projects, established Sad Clown Productions in 2019, and starred in “Call Me Kat,” a sitcom that premiered in 2020. Her directorial debut, “As Sick As They Made Us,” released in 2022 with an ensemble cast featuring Dustin Hoffman and Candice Bergen.

Writing Ventures

Bialik delved into writing with her first book “Beyond the Sling” in 2012, focusing on attachment parenting. She further penned books like “Mayim’s Vegan Table,” “Girling Up,” “Boying Up,” and “Flash Facts.” Her works have received critical acclaim, with “Girling Up” reaching #1 on the “New York Times” Best Seller List. Mayim also contributes to the Jewish parenting website Kveller.

Personal Aspects

Mayim met Michael Stone at UCLA and married him in August 2003. The couple had two sons, Miles in 2005 and Frederick in 2008, before divorcing in May 2013. Bialik advocates attachment parenting and has supported various causes, including being a spokesperson for the Holistic Moms Network in 2009.

Identified as a Zionist, feminist, and vegan, Mayim co-founded the Shamayim V’Aretz Institute, focusing on veganism and animal advocacy. She also co-owned the now-defunct vegan restaurant Bodhi Bowl in Los Angeles and established Grok Nation, a platform for discussing contemporary issues.

In 2022, Mayim, along with Ken Jennings, briefly replaced Mike Richards as hosts of “Jeopardy!” before Mayim stepped down to support the Writer’s Guild of America strike. Jennings took over full-time for the remainder of season 39.

Recognitions and Rewards

In 1988, Bialik won a Young Artist Award for her role in “Beaches” and has received numerous nominations and awards for her portrayal of Amy Farrah Fowler on “The Big Bang Theory.” Her accolades include Online Film Critics Society awards in 2012 and 2013, Critics’ Choice Television Awards in 2016 and 2018, among others.

Real Estate

Mayim Bialik purchased a home in Studio City, Ca for $529,000 in 2004, which is now likely valued at approximately $2 million.