Brett Butler net worth
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What is Brett Butler’s Net Worth?
Brett Butler is an American actress, writer and stand-up comedian who has a net worth of $10,000. She is best known for starring in the 1990s sitcom “Grace Under Fire,” which ran for 112 episodes over five seasons between 1993 and 1998. At her peak, Brett was one of the highest-paid actors on television. She earned tens of millions of dollars in salary from the show. Unfortunately, in recent years, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has encountered serious financial problems. These struggles are covered in more detail later in this article.
early career
Brett was born on January 30, 1958 in Montgomery, Alabama. She started out as a stand-up comedian, landing on “The Tonight Show” in 1987. She then became a featured cast member on the short-lived TV show, “Dolly,” produced by Dolly Parton. She is also a writer for the show.
fire under grace
Brett became a household name in 1993 with his own series, Grace Under Fire. The show ran for five years and was hugely popular, but she was eventually fired and the show was canceled due to substance abuse issues. Brett’s addiction problems actually caused the show to be canceled after filming 14 of the 25 episodes of the fifth season.
In addition to her acting and stand-up comedy, she published a book about her life in 1996. The memoir is candid about some of the childhood experiences that led to her substance abuse problems. For the past few years, she has chosen to stay away from the spotlight, working on a farm, and writing a new book.
She appeared on 38 episodes of Anger Management with Charlie Sheen between 2012 and 2014. In 2018, Brett began appearing on AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Brett actually credits Charlie Sheen personally for helping her get a role on the show. He apparently lobbied the producers on her behalf.
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salary
At the peak of the show, Brett was one of the highest-paid actors in television, earning $250,000 per episode and about $5 million per season. Adjusted for inflation, that’s the same as today’s earnings of about $9 million. She could also have made $1 million if the show had been released on DVD, but for some reason that never happened.
According to a 2021 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Brett made $25 million while filming “Grace.” That’s roughly $45 million in today’s dollars. Brett told The Hollywood Reporter that she wasted her wealth on “splurge” spending, poor investments and simply giving up.
financial problem
After the show, Brett bought a farm in Georgia. Unfortunately, she lost her property after failing to pay her mortgage. In 2011, Entertainment Tonight claimed she was homeless. Brett later claimed the homelessness allegations were completely fabricated.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely dried up Brett’s job and finances. Things got so bad that a friend posted a GoFundMe to help prevent her from being evicted.
