Miranda Cosgrove

Miranda Cosgrove became one of the most successful child actresses of her generation, first gaining attention as the mischievous Megan Parker on Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007. She then starred as Carly Shay in iCarly, which became one of Nickelodeon’s highest-rated shows and ran from 2007 to 2012. At the peak of iCarly, Cosgrove was reportedly earning $180,000 per episode, making her one of the highest-paid child actresses on television.

Beyond acting, Cosgrove pursued a music career, releasing her debut EP Sparks Fly in 2010. The lead single Kissin U charted on the Billboard Hot 100, and she embarked on a concert tour. She also lent her voice to the animated Despicable Me franchise, voicing Margo across all four films starting in 2010. The franchise has grossed billions of dollars worldwide, contributing significantly to her visibility and earnings.

Cosgrove returned to her signature role in the iCarly revival series on Paramount+ in 2021, which ran for three seasons. The revival brought her to a new generation of fans while satisfying nostalgic audiences. She also continued her education, earning a degree in psychology from the University of Southern California, demonstrating her commitment to personal growth alongside her career.

As of 2026, Miranda Cosgrove’s net worth is estimated at $12 million. Her wealth stems from decades of acting work, lucrative voice acting roles in the Despicable Me franchise, music sales, and endorsement deals. She remains active in both live-action and voice acting roles, with several projects in development.