Emma Kenney Net Worth, Age, Height, Wealth (Updated 2022)

Emma Kenney is an American celebrity actress, filmmaker, and producer who has a net worth of $5 million. She is well-liked for her role on the Showtime series called Shameless (2011) as playing the role of Debbie Gallagher. Apart from Shameless, she is also popular for Epic (2013,) Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014,) and The Corner (2018-present.)

She has been playing a spectacular role in TV shows, short films, and movies. The most famous and well-liked amongst them are Bittersweet (2008), Lyre Liar (2008), A Not So Civil Union (2009), and Robert The Bruce (2019).

There is a lot to learn about her life and career. Let’s have a thorough understanding of her lifestyle and net worth and see some of the interesting facts about her.

How Did Emma Kenney Become Rich?

Emma had a strong bond with acting from her childhood. At the age of 5, she started actively learning and understanding acting skills. Like most other child actresses, she also started her acting career in commercials. She ‘officially’ appeared on different commercials when she was six years old. At the age of 8 in 2007, she made her first debut as an actress in a short film called Lyre Liar.  Immediately following that, she also appeared in Bittersweet in the same year. Both of her initial films went successfully and received appraisals throughout the US.

She also has a successful career as a drama actress. In 2011, she played a notable role in the popular TV drama Boardwalk Empire. Later in the same year, she played the role of Debbie Gallagher in the well-reputed drama season Shameless. Shameless turned out to be her breakout role which unlocked the paths of success for her and she got astonishing fame in the US and abroad.

Emma still pursues her career as a Hollywood actress, scriptwriter, filmmaker, and producer with a well-reputed name worldwide.

What Is Emma Kenney Net Worth?

As of June 2023, Emma has a net worth of $5 million. Her major share of earnings comes from television shows and movies. Amongst her massive earnings, the season Shameless stands above and foremost. It is considered to be the major source of her income.

Back in 2012, TMZ reported that Kenny had a salary of $12,000 per episode for the first season of Shameless.  The season had 12 episodes in total. Ultimately, she earned $144,000 for the first season. For the second series, she received a 4% raise which was around $150,000. she kept her salary raise over raise and she has been on the show for more than 7 seasons. As of now, it is estimated that her annual salary is more than $1 million.

Endorsement for different brands is another source of her hefty income. She has done endorsements for the brands like Chicago Splash, Tanya Taylor, The Wrap, and The Cobra Shop. She receives a mutually agreed cut on the endorsement which, eventually, adds up to her speedily growing net worth.

How Emma Kenney Spends Her Money?

Emma lives in a lavish and luxurious home in Hollywood Hills, Loss Angeles. The palatial house is estimated to be worth $3.1 million. Akin to her fellow actresses, She has a deluxe lifestyle. Although she is officially single, she is assumed to be dating the popular actor Aramis Knight.

She has a special love for animals and she considers herself a proud People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) spokesperson advocate. She always shows her sympathy for the animals in every step of her life and is ready to make ethical treatment for animals. she always argues with people not to eat animals and wear fur.

Besides being a well-liked actress she has a height of fame in social media. On Instagram especially, she has around 2 million followers where she entertains her fans with her photography content. Nonetheless, it was quite disappointing to her fans recently when she announced “Bye social media” to focus on her ‘health’ and ‘real life.’

Interesting Facts

• Emma has a stern passion for photography. Although she practices it as a hobby, she is reported saying that “photography is solely more fun and loving compared to filmmaking and acting together.” She is lovingly called Photophile and Selfitis.
• She has been a strong supporter of speaking up about positive mental health. “Asking for help does not make you weak” is her quote.
• She sought treatment for substance abuse in 2018.
• As a keen pet lover herself, she hates the idea of eating animals and wearing furs.
• She has the resolutions of opening a shelter for pets attending college.