Betty White Net Worth 2024 – How Much Is the Famous American Actress Worth?

Betty White was a famous American actress, comedian, and television personality was stood out as an enigma in the world of cinema. Her prowess in the early Hollywood days put her on the map and she ended up being one of the most celebrated actresses until her death.

Her rise to fame primarily comes from the famous sitcom, “Life with Elizabeth,” where she gained immense popularity being the pivotal character and making the audience giggle with each episode. Before her death, Betty White was valued at $75 million.

This article will venture into Betty White’s early life, career, net worth, and a little information about her personal life too.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Betty Marion White
Birth Date	January 17, 1922
Age	99 ( Died: December 31, 2021)
Profession	Actress, Comedian
Country of Origin	USA
Nationality	American
Spouse	Dick Barker ​(m. 1945; div. 1945)​ Lane Allen ​(m. 1947; div. 1949)​ Allen Ludden ​(m. 1963; died 1981)
Net Worth (as of 2024)	$75 million
Last Updated:	Jan 9, 2024
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Early Life

Born on January 17, 1922, in Illinois, Chicago, Betty Marion White was born to parents Christine Tess and Horace Logan. She grew up in a multicultural family since her father was Danish and her mother was Greek.

To provide a better life for their only child, Betty’s parents relocated to California and ended up settling in Los Angeles when she was just a year old. So, all of Betty’s early childhood memories are from this place.

Betty acquired her high school education from Beverly Hills High School and she graduated in 1939. Her only goal in life was to become a forest ranger; however, the society wasn’t as liberal back then. That’s when she decided to pursue acting.

Personal life

Betty White has been married three times in her lifetime. She was first married to Dick Barker, a pilot that she met while volunteering for World War II. The couple fell in love and married within a year. However, they also separated a year later.

Following that, Betty married Lane Allen but then eventually divorced. Later in 1963, she remarried Allen Ludden and was with him until 1981, which is when he died due to cancer. 

Career

With her first dream of becoming a forest ranger crushed, Betty was then adamant about becoming an actor. However, soon after, World War II broke out and instead of thinking about her career, she went to volunteer for people in desperate need during the traumatic event.

Later, once everything settled down, Betty went back to pursue her passion for acting. Although she didn’t bag big roles, her acting career started with small commercials here and there, for which she earned $5.

However, it wasn’t until Betty got her radio show that she managed to rise the ladder of fame. Desperate to break into the Hollywood scene, Betty co-founded the popular Bandy Productions.

During that time, her acting career was at its peak, especially with her landing some significant roles in leading Hollywood movies like The Proposal, Bold and Beautiful, etc. She was also starring as a guest on multiple talk shows during that time.

Net Worth

Betty White has an estimated net worth of $75 million, which she earned from multiple income sources. Her primary income came from her acting credits. Besides that, she also earned a steady income from her production and by starring as a guest on multiple TV shows too.