"Grace and Frankie" is a show packed with stars, but which actor on the hit Netflix
series is the richest? Let's dig into the cast members’ salaries to find out.
Ethan Embry was acting long before he was cast as Coyote on "Grace and Frankie." Many
people remember him from a slew of films he made in the 1990s, including "That Thing You
Do!," "Can't Hardly Wait," and "Empire Records." As Embry explained to PopWrapped, he also
grew up in Hollywood, so it makes sense if he's one of those actors that you feel has
always been around.
In 2015, Embry had just completed Season 1 of "Grace and Frankie" and was cautiously
looking toward the future. He explained to Starry Constellation Magazine that he was
pleased to be on the series, saying that part of the reason it felt special was the energy
behind the show in the first place. He praised its ability to keep its silly side even while
honestly portraying an odd extended family.
Luckily for him, the show was renewed again and again. Since filming that first season
of "Grace and Frankie," Embry has gone on to have roles in shows like "Sneaky Pete"
and "The Twilight Zone." His years of work in Hollywood have resulted in an estimated
net worth of $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth — a number that's bound to keep
rising.
June Diane Raphael plays Brianna, daughter of Jane Fonda's Grace and Martin Sheen's Robert.
Raphael kicked off her career as a sketch comedy writer for Upright Citizens Brigade
in Chicago. In 2009, a movie she co-wrote called "Bride Wars" was released, starring
Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson. The years in between were filled with roles on TV shows
as diverse as "Burning Love" and "New Girl." All that hard work has resulted in an impressive
net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In addition to the obvious financial impact that "Grace and Frankie" has given her, Raphael
has praised the show for allowing her to portray a woman who is complex and not always, or
even often, perfect. She told Interview Magazine that she admires her character's capacity
to be as bold as she wants to be. According to Raphael, the show's ability to present,
quote, "women behaving badly," is a huge part of its appeal.
"You're gonna have to reschedule all that. You'll be working late. Now get out."
Ernie Hudson has enjoyed a tremendous career in Hollywood that began in 1976 with the film
"Leadbelly." Since then, he has appeared in "Ghostbusters" and its sequel, "Miss Congeniality,"
"Desperate Housewives," and much more. Hudson joined the cast of "Grace and Frankie" as
Frankie's friend-turned-boyfriend Jacob, and he's expected to return to the show when its
final season airs in 2022.
Hudson's work on "Grace and Frankie" has contributed to his overall net worth of an estimated $5
million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. On top of that, it sounds like the actor just
had a blast while hanging out on the show. He explained to Tell-Tale TV that the opportunity
was tremendous, then shared what he really liked about his character, who's a guy who,
quote, "just works."
Peter Gallagher is another star who has worked in Hollywood for decades, joining "Grace and
Frankie" for a handful of seasons. He came on board as Nick Skolka, the boyfriend-turned-husband
of Grace.
The role is hardly Gallagher's first foray into the world of television. He enjoyed a
long run as Sandy Cohen on "The O.C.," appearerrd in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and
"Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," and he even joined the cast of "Grey's Anatomy" for a
few episodes as Dr. David Hamilton.
His steady work in entertainment has resulted in an impressive net worth of an estimated
$8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
It probably comes as no surprise Lily Tomlin has built most of her decades-long career
in comedy, especially considering that her take on Frankie in "Grace and Frankie” is
absolutely grounded in comedic timing.
"Who puts gummy bears on pancakes?"
Tomlin once told Parade Magazine that performing is easy for her, adding that, as a child,
she used to put on shows and was, quote, "fearless." Her big break came after she joined the cast
of "Laugh-In" in 1969, and Tomlin hasn't looked back since.
Her current net worth is estimated to be $20 million. Everything from stints on "Laugh-In"
to "The West Wing" has contributed to that impressive number, to say nothing of her time
on "Grace and Frankie."
Veteran actor Sam Waterston plays Frankien's ex-husband Sol, the man who fell in love and
left her for his business partner of over two decades. Waterston has built an impressive
career throughout the years, having had stints on television shows such as "Law & Order,"
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and "The Newsroom." They've all contributed to his
overall estimated net worth of $20 million.
While he's definitely enjoyed a varied career, Waterston seems to know that "Grace and Frankie"
is something special. He told Assignment X that the show works because it surprised its
audience with its ability to tackle, quote, "hard subjects."
Brooklyn Decker is a model and actress who began her career by modeling for magazines
like Sports Illustrated and eventually transitioned into acting. She and her husband, tennis pro
Andy Roddick, have a combined net worth of $40 million.
In 2011, Decker moved into major movies by joining the cast of "Just Go With It" after
snagging a few small roles. From there, she starred in "What to Expect When You're Expecting"
before coming on board "Grace and Frankie" in 2015 and becoming an essential part of
the show's seven-season run.
Martin Sheen is Hollywood royalty, not just because he's the father of Emilio Estevez
and Charlie Sheen, but because of his impressive list of credits. He has acted in over 250
projects across seven decades, and many of those roles have been on television shows
and in movies that are loved all over the world. Through it all though, he's arguably
most well-known for playing President Josiah Bartlet on "The West Wing" from 1999 to 2006.
Sheen certainly looks back at his time on the show with great fondness. He even told
Entertainment Weekly that people have encouraged him to get into politics after watching the
series, but he understands his craft and his place. He's great at playing a politician,
and he's even an activist, but he is an actor through and through.
Sheen has been rewarded handsomely for entertaining us all. Celebrity Net Worth values his overall
net worth at an estimated $60 million. That includes his time on "Grace and Frankie" as
Robert, Grace's ex-husband who left her for his business partner, Sol.
When it comes to the "Grace and Frankie"' star who has the highest net worth, it's probably
not a surprise that it's none other than Jane Fonda herself. Fonda is an actor, writer,
producer, author, and more. She pretty much does it all. That's why it's truly not too
shocking that her overall net worth is estimated at $200 million, according to Celebrity Net
Worth.
In addition to acting and working in entertainment, Fonda has a wealth of gigs and credits to
her name. For starters, she's a brand ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, and she's joked in the
past that she might be the oldest skincare ambassador to ever get the gig. Fonda was
also married to CNN founder Ted Turner from 1991 to 2001. When the two divorced, she received
an estimated settlement of $70 to $100 million worth of stocks.
But Fonda has also built her career from the ground up. While being the child of Hollywood
legend Henry Fonda certainly helped her break into the business, she has made it clear that
her father didn't give her a huge career boost. "Grace and Frankie" contributed to her overall
fortune as well, and since she'll continue working after the show's conclusion, it looks
like there's no slowing her down.
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