What is Harvey Weinstein’s net worth?
HARVEY Weinstein was once worth an estimated $300 million at the height of his success, but his fortune has fallen dramatically since he was first accused of sexual misconduct in 2017.
Weinstein was convicted of two counts of sex crimes on two women February 24, 2020 and . A new accuser came out on March 26, 2021 claiming she . Here's everything we know about how much he's worth now.
What is Harvey Weinstein's net worth?
The former film producer and co-founder of Miramax Films is now worth $50 million, according to While puts his wealth at just $25 million.
However, was once worth an estimated $300 million based on the valuation of The Weinstein Company he began with his .
In 2015, before Weinstein's sex scandals rocked the world, Forbes valued his stake in the production company at $130 million.
Weinstein's fortunes took a further dip when the scandals lead to him being fired from his own company and his filing for divorce in October 2017.
He was forced to pay Chapman a reported $20 million divorce settlement.
But at times he was reportedly too broke to pay other spousal support obligations. In January 2017, a judge issued a temporary halt $5 million he owed his first wife and former assistant when Weinsten said he couldn't afford to pay.
But she claimed he had used his cash to pre-pay millions in lawyer fees to safeguard himself against several potential lawsuits around the world.
Both ex-wives refused to vouch for the convicted sex offender at his sentencing.
How did Harvey Weinstein make his money?
Weinstein launched film company Miramax, in 1979, with his brother Bob using profits from their successful concert promotion business.
In 1989, Miramax had a breakthrough with 'Sex, Lies and Videotape' - which became one of their most successful films.
The Walt Disney company bought Miramax in 1993 but the Weinstein brothers still exercised creative and financial independence within the Disney-owned company up until 2005.
The pair launched The Weinstein Company in 2005, an American independent film studio based in New York City.
Weinstein was fired from the company in 2017 when the sexual harassment allegations came to light.
The following year the company declared bankruptcy.
The Weinstein Company's Highest Grossing Films
- Django Unchained
- The King's Speech
- Sliver Linings Playbook
- Inglorious Basterds
- The Butler
- The Imitation Game
- Scary Movie 4
- Paddington
- 1408
- Halloween
What films has Harvey Weinstein produced?
Weinstein produced a wealth of well-known films such as 'Shakespeare In Love', 'Gangs of New York' and 'Pulp Fiction'. Meryl Streep once jokingly referred to him as "God".
But his most recent movie Tulip Fever was branded a critical disaster.
Weinstein has 328 credits as a producer or executive producer in films and TV, according to IMBb. He has been involved in financing other projects.
Some of his biggest hits include:
- Gangs Of New York (2002)
- Shakespeare In Love (1999)
- Django Unchained (2012)
- Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Sky Kids series (2001-2011)
- True Romance (1993)
- Emma (1996)
- The English Patient (1996)
- Scream (1996) and Scream 2 (1997)
- Good Will Hunting (1997)
- Chocolat (2000)
- Chicago (2002)
- Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2 (2003-2004)
- Cold Mountain (2003)
- The Aviator (2004)
- Sin City (2005)
- The Reader (2008)
- The King's Speech (2010)
- Paddington (2014)