Maggie Smith's incredible net worth revealed after Harry Potter star dies at age 89

Following the passing of legendary Harry Potter actress Maggie Smith at age 89, her net worth has been disclosed. The globally-renowned actress had a career spanning 64 years in Hollywood, amassing a fortune worth millions.

Equity Atlas reported that by 2024, the mother of two had accumulated a net worth of $40 million. This figure is a testament to her illustrious career marked by critically-acclaimed performances.

Her off-screen roles also contributed significantly to her wealth. In 2021, the Daily Mail reported that Dame Maggie earned over $3 million, possibly linked to her role in Downton Abbey , marking it as one of the most successful years in her career.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era, released in 2021, was the second installment of the spin-off feature films based on the ITV series. Since its inception in 2010, Maggie had been an integral part of the Downton Abbey saga, proudly portraying the matriarch Violet Crawley.

She also earned millions from other aspects of her career, reports the Irish Star .

The accounts of the actress's company - Dame Margaret Cross Productions - revealed a profit of $2 million. This figure comes after accounting for $2 million in bills, according to the Daily Mail.

Maggie kicked off her illustrious career on stage at just 17, gracing both the West End and Broadway, while also dipping her toes into television.

She was also known as the formidable Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series with Daniel Radcliffe, and soared to international fame with the part.

Already a legend among older audiences for her myriad of unforgettable roles, Dame Maggie seamlessly transitioned to captivate a new generation, thus elevating her star power even further.

According to The List, she's the richest of all the Downton Abbey cast, boasting the highest net worth.

Following her divorce from Robert Stephens, the father of her two sons, in 1975, Maggie found love again with playwright Beverley Cross, marrying him that same year. They remained together until his death in 1998.

She later embraced the role of a doting grandmother, reportedly using her fortune to fund her grandchildren's education.

In a candid 2014 chat with The Daily Telegraph, Dame Maggie is said to have quipped that her Harry Potter earnings were "her pension."