Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard is an American actress, director, and producer who has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents. Born on March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, she is the daughter of acclaimed director Ron Howard and writer Cheryl Howard. Despite her famous family connections, she worked to build her career on her own merits, studying at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and performing in theater before transitioning to film.

Howard’s film career began with a notable role in M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Village” (2004), followed by a leading role in his film “Lady in the Water” (2006). She gained wider recognition playing Gwen Stacy in “Spider-Man 3” (2007) and Victoria in “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (2010). Her biggest commercial success came with the “Jurassic World” franchise, where she starred as Claire Dearing alongside Chris Pratt. “Jurassic World” (2015) grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, and its sequels “Fallen Kingdom” (2018) and “Dominion” (2022) were also major box office hits.

Beyond acting, Howard has developed a significant career as a director. She directed episodes of “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett” for Disney+, earning praise for her work in the Star Wars universe. She also directed the feature film “Dads” (2019), a documentary about fatherhood. Her directorial work has shown her to be a skilled filmmaker in her own right, moving beyond her identity as an actress and building a multifaceted career behind the camera.

As of 2026, Bryce Dallas Howard’s net worth is estimated at $25 million. Her wealth has been accumulated through major blockbuster film roles, particularly the “Jurassic World” trilogy, as well as her directing and producing work. She has been vocal about pay equity in Hollywood, revealing that she was paid significantly less than her male co-star in the “Jurassic World” franchise, which sparked important industry conversations.