Who Is the Richest Oscar Nominee at the 2026 Academy Awards?

Published 02/10/2026, 3:44 AM EST

The Oscars are almost here, with some of the biggest names vying for the honor of best actor, actress, and film. Jacob Elordi, Wagner Moura, Rose Byrne, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, and many more will be present together under the same roof for what is the biggest night in Hollywood. It is a celebration of talent and years of hard work.

This is not just a lineup of A-list stars but a room full of heavyweights who have earned massive fortunes through years of work on screen. So, while speaking of net worth, who actually comes out as the richest nominee this year?

Richest Academy Award nominee of 2026

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Whether it’s winning Oscars or being the richest member, one name that keeps coming up is Leonardo DiCaprio. As per Celebrity Net Worth, the producer, philanthropist, and activist has a net worth of $300 million. Other Oscar nominees, including Emma Stone, have a net worth of $60 million, while Michael B. Jordan boasts $50 million.

Throughout Leonardo DiCaprio’s career spanning three decades, he has been part of several big hits, including Titanic, which raked in $2.24 billion globally at the box office. It was the highest-grossing movie of its time. Since then, the 51-year-old actor has starred in The Departed, The Revenant, The Wolf of Wall Street, and several other iconic films. Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, Blood Diamond, and The Great Gatsby were some of his highest-paying acting roles.

He reportedly made $300 million from his film salaries between 1995 and 2020 alone. And this year, the 51-year-old is nominated for playing the role of Bob in One Battle After Another. Not just DiCaprio, his co-star Teyana Taylor is also nominated at the Oscars. 

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Speaking of earnings, how much has the singer and actress made throughout her career?

Looking at Teyana Taylor's earnings

Teyana Taylor, who entered Hollywood not long ago, kicked off her acting career with a powerful performance. Earning from both her music and acting careers, Taylor has amassed an impressive net worth of somewhere between $5 million and $8 million. Along with that, she has been gaining fame and carving out a place for herself in Hollywood.

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After starring in Coming 2 America and All's Fair, she appeared in One Battle After Another and is now nominated for Best Supporting Actor for her performance, with a Golden Globe in her hat already. Whether an Oscar will follow for Leonardo DiCaprio and Taylor remains to be seen, but out of all the nominees, Leonardo DiCaprio remains the richest one.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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