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- Larry David’s net worth is around $400 million, but he refuses to confirm or deny this figure.
- David feels discussing his net worth is nobody’s business and has expressed anger when questioned about it.
- Despite rumors of $500 million, David denies having that amount and earns $40-$50 million annually.
Larry David definitely likes to talk. Whether it’s his real feelings about Curb Your Enthusiasm or feeling fine that women date him because he’s famous, he speaks his mind when a subject really matters to him. But while the Curb cast has shared a lot in interviews, there’s one topic that David has stayed quiet about: his real net worth.
Although fans have heard for years that Larry David has made a fortune from Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, he doesn’t seem interested in discussing this fascinating and mysterious subject. In this article, we’ll take a look at what Larry David’s net worth is, some possible reasons why the comedian decided to keep it a secret, and the 2015 interview when he refused to say his net worth.
What Is Larry David’s Net Worth And Why Won’t He Talk About It?
For several years now, Larry David’s net worth has been reported as$400 million. At the time of this writing, this is the most recent figure according to Celebrity Net Worth and several other sources. However, David won’t confirm or deny this number, and he won’t share the truth about how much money he has.
If Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld fans know one thing about the writer, comedian, and actor, it’s that he doesn’t want to talk about his net worth. The reason for this? He doesn’t think that it’s anyone else’s business.
According to The New York Post, Larry David appeared on Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace and got upset when Wallace talked to him about money. Wallace said, “My father always said people are fascinated by how much rich people are worth. I remember him famously asking Johnny Carson once, what’s his worth?”
David replied:
“That’s a terrible, terrible question to ask. Who’s your father think he was, by the way? I hope that Johnny Carson said to him, ‘Mike. None of your business. That’s none of your business.'”
Of course, fans of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm can’t help but be interested in how much money Larry David has because he and Jerry Seinfeld have always had compelling thoughts about being wealthy comedians. But when Chris Wallace mentioned that some sources say Larry David has a $500 million net worth, David pretended to spit out the water he was drinking. That was definitely a bit of an intense reaction to the question, but David can be a bit of an intense person, as his fans know.
He said:
“By the way, I’m out of water. Okay. I’m out. I’m gonna say what should have been said to your father, okay: None of your f*cking business. How about that? And that’s ridiculous. … That number is so preposterous, okay? Ridiculous.”
While Larry David won’t confirm his actual net worth, he has denied having $500 million several times. While he might not have quite that much, he does seem to earn a good living every year, at least according to several sources. According to Parade and Celebrity Net Worth, David earns $40 million-$50 million annually because of video sales, merchandise, royalties, and syndication for Seinfeld. It seems that if David really did have a $500 million net worth, he might want to just make a public statement and get it over with. Then again, he might still want to keep this information private.
Who Are Some Of The Wealthiest Sitcom Stars? (According to Slice.ca)
- Charlie Sheen: $125 million net worth
- Kelsey Grammer: $120 million net worth
- Jerry Seinfeld: $920 million
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus: $200 million net worth
- Sofia Vergara: $160 million
- Ray Romano: $120 million net worth
- Tim Allen: $80 million net worth
- Kevin James: $80 million net worth
While Larry David doesn’t think that anyone needs to know his actual net worth, he was fine with admitting that he lost money that he invested in cryptocurrency. The star appeared in a commercial for FTX at the 2022 Super Bowl. In March 2024, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence for money laundering, conspiracy, and fraud, according to Reuters.com.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Storylines About Money (According to Money.com)
- “The Grand Opening” (season 6): Larry invests in a restaurant
- “Opening Night” (season 4): Larry won’t tip a hotel employee
- “The Reunion” (season 3): Larry is upset with Jason Alexander for tipping more
David said:
“I mean, a class action lawsuit, which I would love to be part of, cause part of my salary was in crypto. So I lost a lot of money.”
It’s possible that Larry David doesn’t want to talk about his net worth because he feels badly that he suffered this financial loss.
Larry David Refused To Answer A Question About His Net Worth In 2015
Since people are so fascinated by how rich Larry David seems, he has been asked about his net worth many times. In 2015, Larry David was mad when he appeared on 60 Minutes and Charlie Rose asked about how much money he has.
According to Deadline, when Rose brought up the comedian’s financial situation, that part didn’t actually air. However, David got angry when Rose suggested that he had made a fortune from the syndication of Seinfeld.
David said:
“I don’t have that kind of money! My wife took half of it in the divorce… the figures are crazy. That’s just nuts! No, it’s not! It’s not! And mind your own d*mn business!”
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Since he has said numerous times that he doesn’t think that people need to know how much money he has in the bank, it doesn’t seem like Larry David will change his mind about this anytime soon.
