HBO’s award-winning hit show Euphoria is back on our screens after what feels like a lifetime of pandemic related delays and scheduling conflicts.
So, for those who’ve been living under a rock since the show’s 2019 release , it’s worth knowing that the dark teen drama is currently all the rage among young TV viewers, with its glitter-filled party aesthetic, and a spectacularly talented cast to thank for its huge popularity and trending potential.
To coincide with the launch of the second season, the research team at Essential Living have analysed the success of Euphoria’s biggest stars, including their net worth, social followings , previous acting credits, and how they found their initial fame.
Here is how the richest and most successful Euphoria stars ranked:
- Zendaya – $15 million
Instagram: @Zendaya
- Net worth: $15 million
- Instagram followers: 123 million
- Film/TV credits: 14
With a career in acting, singing, dancing, fashion and activism, there’s no doubt that this pop culture darling places top of the list with a current net worth of $15 million and 123 million instagram followers. In fact she’s currently one of the most followed celebrities on the social platform.
Zendaya’s success is nothing new, after kick-starting her career on the Disney Channel show Shake It Up, before appearing in such box office hits as the recent Spider-man movies, The Greatest Showman and Dune.
She is also an ambassador for Convoy of Hope (a nonprofit humanitarian and disaster relief organization), has written a book, launched her own clothing line (Daya by Zendaya) and proved herself to be a great role model for young girls all around the world.
- Alexa Demie – $5 million
Instagram: @alexademie
- Net worth: $5 million
- Instagram followers: 5 million
- Film/TV credits: 5
One of Hollywood’s biggest breakout stars and ‘it’ girls, Alexa Demie is the second richest Euphoria star, known for playing resident baddie Maddy Perez.
While the show has been applauded for Maddy’s mesmerising and unique beauty looks, what many don’t realise is that Alexa at times applies her own character’s makeup, working with the makeup team to finetune Maddy’s iconic looks.
With talents in acting, fashion designing, singing, songwriting and directing, it’s no surprise that Alexa boasts an estimated net worth of $5 million this early on in her career.
- Sydney Sweeney – $4 million
Instagram: @sydney_sweeney
- Net worth: $4 million
- Instagram followers: 5.1 million
- Film/TV: 16
Sydney Sweeney is another Hollywood ‘it’ girl of the moment. Throughout her career, Sydney has guest starred in acclaimed TV shows such as Pretty Little Liars, Grey’s Anatomy and Criminal Minds, earning her big BANK to a net worth of $4 million, scooping our third spot.
Playing fan-favourite, cheerleader and popular girl Cassie Howard in Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney also recently starred as Emaline Addario on the hit Netflix series ‘Everything Sucks’. And her career is only going up from here.
- Barbie Ferreira – $2 million
Instagram: @barbieferrira
- Net worth: $2 million
- Instagram followers: 3.4 million
- Film/TV credits: 2
Before playing Kat Hernandez on Euphoria, Barbie Ferreira jump started her career by sending in pictures to popular fashion brand American Apparel, and has since modelled for them along with ASOS, Missguided, Adidas and more.
Barbie earned attention and acclaim for her modelling career, which alone made her a millionaire, as well as for being an outspoken supporter of the body positivity movement, and named Times “30 Most Influential Teens” in 2016.
- Jacob Elordi – $1 million
Instagram: @jacobelordi
- Net worth: $1 million
- Instagram followers: 11.3 million
- Film/TV credits: 6
Australian born actor and model, Jacob Elordi grew up acting in theatre and became a household name when he played Noah Flynn in the Netflix 2018 hit movie titled “The Kissing Booth”.
Jacob plays tall, dark and handsome bad boy Nate Jacobs in Euphoria, and has racked up a massive 11.3 million instagram followers.
- Hunter Schafer
Instagram: @hunterschafer
- Net worth: $1 million
- Instagram followers: 4.4 million
- Film/TV credits: 1
Hunter Schafer found great success modelling for the likes of Dior and Marc Jacobs, and made her acting debut in Euphoria.
With modelling, acting and boasting a strong voice for transgender women around the world, playing Jules on HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ may have made Hunter Schafer a star, but it is certainly only the first chapter in her success story.
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