Barry Keoghan grew up in Summerhill, Dublin, bouncing through 13 foster homes after his mother passed from addiction when he was twelve.
His grandmother, aunt, and sister stepped up, while school plays at O’Connell got him hooked despite bans for antics. Sneaking into Cineworld movies shaped his taste, leading to drama school on a shoestring budget.
First break hit with 2011’s Between the Canals, a gritty indie spotting raw talent off a shop window ad. Love/Hate in 2013 as Wayne put Ireland on notice, followed by ’71’s intense soldier role.
Mammal and Trespass Against Us in 2016 showed range, but 2017 exploded with Dunkirk’s George Mills alongside Nolan’s ensemble, pulling solid breakout pay.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer that year nabbed IFTA for Best Supporting as creepy Martin Lang with Farrell and Kidman. American Animals and Black ’47 added indie cred, Hollywood Reporter dubbing him the next big thing by 2018. Early TV, like Fair City soaps and Rebellion miniseries, kept the lights on pre-fame.
Those foundations built a steady income, with estimates pegging pre-2020 earnings in the low six figures from festival darlings. Keoghan’s foster kid grit mirrors his characters’ edge, turning personal fire into screen intensity.
Oscar Nods and Saltburn Shock Value
Chernobyl’s Pavel in 2019 miniseries hit HBO prestige, and Calm with Horses premiered at Toronto for rave reviews.
Dropping Y: The Last Man lead opened doors ironically; Eternals as immortal Druig in the 2021 MCU blockbuster commanded a $1-2 million range for rising stars. The Green Knight’s scavenger chilled, The Batman teased Joker in a deleted scene, sparking frenzy.
Banshees of Inisherin in 2022 as oddball Dominic won BAFTA Supporting, Oscar, and Golden Globe nods, reports of a $3 million payday.
Saltburn’s Oliver Quick, obsessed 2023, bathtub scene viral gold, earning another Globe nod and BAFTA push. Celebrity Net Worth lists $4 million by late 2025, Clutchpoints ups to $8 million, factoring in awards bump.
Masters of the Air on Apple TV+ as Lt. Biddick in 2024 added miniseries cash, Top Boy finale, and three episodes. Bird at Cannes 2024 and Bring Them Down indie flexed directing chops, too. These prestige hauls, $2-3 million yearly post-Banshees, cement mid-tier power.
Barry Keoghan (Credit: NBC)
Keoghan’s unhinged picks like Saltburn draw eyeballs, spiking backend deals and residuals.
Dior Deals to Beatles Bonanza
Burberry named him an ambassador in March 2024, luxury contracts hitting millions for campaigns mirroring his cheeky style.
Barretstown charity work and Manchester United promo with cousin Frank Stapleton add goodwill gigs. Music videos for Sabrina Carpenter’s Please Please Please and Fontaines D.C. net quick fees amid personal buzz.
Hurry Up Tomorrow musical with Jenna Ortega dropped May 2025, The Weeknd’s surreal trip pulling solid leads pay. Crime 101 post-production for 2026 as Ormon, gritty thriller vibe. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man wrapped in December 2024, ensemble with Cillian Murphy eyeing late 2025 or 2026 release, seven figures likely.
Butterfly Jam TBA post-prod and Sam Mendes’ Beatles four-film epic casts him as Ringo Starr, filming now for 2028 but prep cash flows early. Net worth projections hit $6-10 million by 2026, fueled by franchise clout.
Boxing hobby and amateur roots keep him grounded, public intoxication fixed notice in 2022, a blip. Split from Alyson Kierans after son’s 2022 birth, Sabrina Carpenter’s fling ended in 2024 amid drama, Instagram delete over harassment. Focus snaps back to work, Ringo rolls a quirky capstone.
Keoghan’s arc from €2.20 bus fares to Dior billboards screams improbable win. Peaky and Beatles lock legacy paydays, while Joker teases whisper big Warner checks ahead. Dublin’s foster kid turned Hollywood wild card banks on fearless choices.
Jacob Elordi arrived in Los Angeles after wrapping the first Kissing Booth movie in 2017 with barely $800 in his account. He crashed on friends’ couches and slept in his car on Mulholland Drive while auditioning nonstop, convinced his visa would expire before any real break came.
That grind paid off when HBO cast him as Nate Jacobs in Euphoria, a role that flipped his finances overnight as supporting actors on such shows pull $50,000 to $150,000 per episode.
By season two in 2022, Elordi hit six-figure earnings per installment, sources close to industry standards confirm, building a solid base from the show’s raw teen drama appeal.
The Kissing Booth trilogy added steady Netflix cash, too, though exact figures stay private; those rom-coms drew massive views, turning his bad-boy Noah Flynn into instant fame. Early roles like Swinging Safari and Pirates of the Caribbean extras honed his skills without much pay, but Euphoria’s cultural punch changed everything.
Fans still obsess over Nate’s menace, keeping Elordi’s value high as HBO preps season three for 2026 with eight more episodes locked in.
That recurring gig alone could add seven figures, matching leads who command up to $1 million per episode on premium cable. His shift from struggling extra to series staple shows pure hustle in a cutthroat town.
Blockbuster Roles Stack the Millions
Saltburn in 2023 marked Elordi’s villainous charm exploding, earning a BAFTA nod and reports of $320,000 for the twisted Oxford tale.
Priscilla followed with $500,000 estimated for channeling Elvis, a part Sofia Coppola picked for his raw pull on audiences. Deep Water and others chipped in $150,000 slices, but these prestige hits elevated his quote for bigger films.
Frankenstein in 2025 as the Creature snagged Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe nods, a transformative work that Guillermo del Toro praised for depth.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North miniseries added lead actor pay in a war drama that hit AACTA radars. Celebrity Net Worth pegs his 2025 total at $4 million, a jump from pre-Euphoria scraps.
He Went That Way, and the Sweet East experimented with edgier vibes, executive producing one for extra cuts. On Swift Horses in 2024 drew raves for vulnerability, proving range beyond heartthrob labels. These stack up to $1.8-$2.5 million annual hauls, per reports tracking his steady project flow.
Luxury Brands and 2026 Boom
Calvin Klein tapped Elordi for 2021 campaigns, then Hugo Boss and TAG Heuer locked him as ambassador alongside Ryan Gosling.
Luxury endorsements pay top dollar, often six figures per deal, as his 6’6″ frame and Gen Z pull draw brands hungry for buzz. Instagram posts alone net celebs thousands to millions, and Elordi’s feed amplifies that.
Wuthering Heights drops in February 2026 with Margot Robbie and Emerald Fennell directing the steamy classic; expect mid-seven-figure pay for Heathcliff, given the cast.
Jacob Elordi (Credit: CNN)
The Dog Stars follows in August, Ridley Scott’s sci-fi with Elordi central as Hig, post-production primed for box office heat. Euphoria’s return piles on, positioning 2026 as his peak earner yet.
Net worth trackers hold at $4 million entering this year, but dual tentpoles and TV could double it by December. Awards like Gotham and AACTA nods boost leverage, while public image as Hollywood’s top young gun sustains demand. From Basque roots in Brisbane to global stardom, Elordi’s path mixes grit with smart choices.
He grew up athletic in a working-class family, rugby injuries steering him to the stage at 12 with school musicals. Brisbane roots and Heath Ledger fandom fueled the move stateside at 19. Relationships with Zendaya and Kaia Gerber grabbed headlines, but focus stays on craft.
A 2024 radio scuffle allegation fizzled without charges, barely denting his rise. SNL hosting tested comedy chops amid attractiveness jokes. Music video spots like Bon Iver’s add variety.
Elordi’s versatility shines: rom-com king to monster maestro, all while bank swells. 2026 feels like a coronation, with projects screaming A-list status. Young actors dream of this trajectory, blending talent, timing, and towering presence into fortune.
