HBO’s award-winning hit show Euphoria is back with its second season after pandemic-related delays and scheduling conflicts; however, something that hasn’t stopped is the money flowing into the stars’ bank accounts.
The dark teen drama, released in 2019, is raging among TV viewers obsessed with the plot, the glitter-filled party aesthetic, and the talented cast. While the actors grow popularity, more people are curious to know more about their lives. Therefore, the research team at Essential Living analyzed the success of Euphoria’s biggest stars, including their net worth, social followings, previous acting credits, and how they found their initial fame.
Here is how the wealthiest and most successful Euphoria stars ranked:
Zendaya
Net worth: $15 million
Instagram followers: 123 million
Film/TV credits: 14
With a career in acting, singing, dancing, fashion, and activism, there’s no doubt that this pop-culture darling places top of the list with a current net worth of $15 million and 123 million Instagram followers. She’s currently one of the most followed celebrities on the social platform. Zendaya’s success is nothing new after kick-starting her career on the Disney Channel show Shake It Up before appearing in such box office hits as the recent Spider-man movies, The Greatest Showman and Dune. She is also an ambassador for Convoy of Hope (a nonprofit humanitarian and disaster relief organization), has written a book, launched her clothing line (Daya by Zendaya), and proved herself to be a great role model for young girls all around the world.
Alexa Demie
Net worth: $5 million
Instagram followers: 5 million
Film/TV credits: 5
One of Hollywood’s biggest breakout stars and ‘it’ girls, Alexa Demie, is the second richest Euphoria star, known for playing resident baddie Maddy Perez. While the show has been applauded for Maddy’s mesmerizing and unique beauty looks, many don’t realize that Alexa sometimes applies her own character’s makeup, working with the makeup team to finetune Maddy‘s iconic eyes. With talents in acting, fashion designing, singing, songwriting, and directing, it’s no surprise that Alexa boasts an estimated net worth of $5 million this early on in her career.
Sydney Sweeney
Net worth: $4 million
Instagram followers: 5.1 million
Film/TV: 16
Sydney Sweeney is another Hollywood ‘it’ girl. Throughout her career, Sydney has guest-starred in acclaimed TV shows such as Pretty Little Liars, Grey’s Anatomy, and Criminal Minds, earning her big BANK to a net worth of $4 million, scooping the third spot. Playing fan-favorite, cheerleader, and famous girl Cassie Howard in Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney also recently starred as Emaline Addario on the hit Netflix series Everything Sucks.
Barbie Ferreira
Net worth: $2 million
Instagram followers: 3.4 million
Film/TV credits: 2
Before playing Kat Hernandez on Euphoria, Barbie Ferreira jump-started her career by sending in pictures to famous fashion brand American Apparel and has since modeled for them along with ASOS, Missguided, Adidas, and more. Barbie earned attention and acclaim for her modeling career, which alone made her a millionaire, as well as for being an outspoken supporter of the body positivity movement, and named Times “30 Most Influential Teens” in 2016.
Jacob Elordi
Net worth: $1 million
Instagram followers: 11.3 million
Film/TV credits: 6
Australian-born actor and model Jacob Elordi grew up acting in theatre and became a household name when he played Noah Flynn in the Netflix 2018 hit movie “The Kissing Booth.” Jacob plays tall, dark and handsome bad boy Nate Jacobs in Euphoria.
Hunter Schafer
Net worth: $1 million
Instagram followers: 4.4 million
Film/TV credits: 1
Hunter Schafer found great success modeling for Dior and Marc Jacobs’s likes and made her acting debut in Euphoria. With modeling, acting, and boasting a solid voice for transgender women worldwide, playing Jules on HBO’s Euphoria may have made Hunter Schafer a star. Still, it is undoubtedly only the first chapter in her success story.