Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss is an American actress and producer who has built a remarkable career across both television and film. Born in Los Angeles, California, Moss began acting as a child, with early roles in television movies and series. Her first major recurring role came on the NBC series The West Wing (1999-2006), where she played Zoey Bartlet, the youngest daughter of President Josiah Bartlet, though she was already working steadily before that.

Moss achieved widespread critical acclaim for her portrayal of Peggy Olson in the AMC drama series Mad Men (2007-2015). Her character’s journey from timid secretary to confident copywriter mirrored the changing role of women in 1960s America and earned Moss six Emmy nominations. The role established her as one of the finest dramatic actresses of her generation and opened doors to more complex, leading roles.

In 2017, Moss took on the lead role of Offred/June Osborne in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel. Her searing performance earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, and the show itself won the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in its first season. Moss also served as an executive producer on the series, further increasing her earnings.

Beyond her television work, Moss has been active in film, appearing in acclaimed movies including The Invisible Man (2020), which was both a critical and commercial success, and Shirley (2020). She has also worked extensively in theater, earning strong reviews for Broadway productions. Her combination of television salaries, producing credits, and film work has built her net worth to an estimated $30 million.