Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a British actress, writer, producer, and playwright who has become one of the most celebrated creative talents in contemporary entertainment. Born in London to a family with connections to the British aristocracy, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began her career in theater. Her one-woman stage show Fleabag, first performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013, would become the foundation for one of the most acclaimed television shows of the decade.

The BBC Three and Amazon Prime adaptation of Fleabag, which Waller-Bridge created, wrote, and starred in, premiered in 2016 and became a global sensation. The second season, aired in 2019, swept the Emmy Awards, winning six Emmys including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress, and Outstanding Writing. Her raw, fourth-wall-breaking portrayal of the unnamed protagonist resonated with audiences worldwide and established her as one of the sharpest comedic voices of her generation.

Beyond Fleabag, Waller-Bridge created and served as showrunner for the first season of Killing Eve, the spy thriller starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, which became a massive hit for BBC America. She was brought in to polish the script for the James Bond film No Time to Die and signed a reported $20 million overall deal with Amazon Studios. She also created and starred in the action-comedy series Mr. & Mrs. Smith alongside Donald Glover for Amazon in 2024.

Waller-Bridge’s estimated net worth of $25 million reflects her exceptional talent as a multi-hyphenate creator. Her Amazon deal, acting roles, writing credits, and producing work have all contributed to her wealth. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019 for her services to drama and has been recognized with BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and numerous other accolades. She is widely considered one of the most important creative forces in British entertainment.