Willa Fitzgerald's net worth and life story: All about the Scream star
Willa Fitzgerald's net worth, estimated to be between $2 million and $5 million, is thanks to her thriving Hollywood career. However, in a 2024 appearance on Collider Ladies Night, she revealed that being a full-time actress was initially not in her books. Willa wanted to earn a degree and get a "real job".
Growing up, I saw how the creative space was financially uncertain for my musician parents. So, I wanted the stability of a 9-5 job.
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Key takeaways
- According to Willa's IMDb profile, she had 44 acting credits.
- She is widely recognised for her role as Emma Duval in MTV's Scream.
- Fitzgerald starred in the 2023 action thriller Desperation Road alongside Mel Gibson and Garrett Hedlund.
Willa Fitzgerald's profile summary
| Full name | Willa Fitzgerald |
| Date of birth | 17 January 1991 |
| Age | 34 years old (2025) |
| Birthplace | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 5'5" (165 cm) |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Marital status | Single |
| Profession | Actress |
| Years active | 2008-present |
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Willa Fitzgerald's acting career is her primary income-generating stream
According to The Bulletin Time and Impact Wealth Magazine, Willa has an estimated net worth of between $2 million and $5 million. She has been in the film industry for over a decade.
While speaking with Wonderland Magazine in November 2019, Fitzgerald shared when she realised she could make money off acting, revealing:
Before graduating from college, I got an agent to help me with the logistics. Soon after, I went full throttle into acting because I was convinced I could make a successful career.
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She caught the acting bug at an early age
Willa was an introverted child who found solace in imagined worlds. During a January 2025 interview with W Magazine, she shared a glimpse of her acting background, saying:
In fifth grade, I participated in Forensics and progressed to the finals. I knew I was good at acting when one of the parents said, "It is like the Oscars."
Fitzgerald initially wanted to be a professor
After high school, Willa joined Yale University to study psychology as she was reluctant to pursue acting professionally. However, after being in the institution for three years, Fitzgerald switched majors. She graduated with a degree in theatre studies in 2013. Willa told W Magazine:
Becoming an actress became inevitable after I realised that I did not want to write research papers all my life.
She bagged her first major on-screen credit right after college
Between 2013 and 2014, Willa portrayed Lola Laffer in Alpha House. Unfortunately, the series only ran for two seasons before its cancellation.
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In 2014, she landed a recurring role as Emma Miller in Royal Pains. Fitzgerald guest-starred in the TV series Blue Bloods and The Following the same year.
From 2017 to 2018, she was cast in several films and TV shows, including Little Women, Bull, Beach House, Blood Money and Behind Enemy Lines.
In 2019, Willa starred in The Goldfinch alongside Nicole Kidman. Fitzgerald told Forbes in August 2024 that her role as Roscoe Conklin was a particular favourite.
I enjoyed playing cop. It was one for the books!
Willa had the pleasure of working with one of the world's most renowned singers
In 2019, Fitzgerald was cast in a Dolly Parton-inspired TV series called Heartstrings. While speaking with Flaunt Magazine, she shared her experience starring in a show alongside the legendary singer, stating:
It was fun because Dolly sees the good in everyone. She is kind and wise.
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She gained traction for her role as a serial killer
Willa's breakout role was in the acclaimed 2023 thriller Strange Darling, where she portrayed the Lady. While speaking with W Magazine, the actress revealed that she did not physically train for the role but watched several raccoon videos on YouTube.
When humans try to goad raccoons, they usually react explosively. I felt the Lady had a similar survival instinct.
Fitzgerald has been a busy bee
In 2025, Willa starred in Pulse as Dr. Danny Simms and Alarum as Agent Lara Travers alongside Sylvester Stallone. She is set to appear as the wife of a CIA agent in The Billion Dollar Spy. Fitzgerald's other upcoming projects include Regretting You and A House of Dynamite.
FAQs
Willa portrayed Ruby Red in the 2022 thriller film Savage Salvation. Below are some frequently asked questions about her:
Who are Willa Fitzgerald's parents?
Fitzgerald's parents are Judith Dohse and Edward Fitzgerald. They were members of the same musical band for two decades before her birth.
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Is Willa Fitzgerald married?
Nobody holds the title of Willa Fitzgerald's husband yet. Nonetheless, she has previously been romantically linked with American chef and businessman Gabriel Kennedy.
Wrapping up
Willa Fitzgerald's net worth ranges between $2 million and $5 million. Although she was initially reluctant to pursue an acting career, her financial portfolio is a testament that following her passion was not a bad idea after all.
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