Margaret Qualley has an estimated net worth of $3 million. The American actress and former dancer built her wealth through film, television, modeling and producing. She is best known for roles in The Leftovers, The Nice Guys, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and the Netflix miniseries Maid.
Qualley began her career in modeling before moving into acting. Her work has included independent films, major Hollywood productions, television series and fashion campaigns. She has also worked with major brands, including Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade and Celine.
She is the daughter of actress and model Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley. She is also married to musician and producer Jack Antonoff.
- Margaret Qualley Net Worth: $3 Million
- Date of Birth: October 23, 1994
- Place of Birth: Kalispell, Montana
- Nationality: American
- Career: Actress
Early Life
Margaret Qualley was born on October 23, 1994, in Kalispell, Montana. Her mother, Andie MacDowell, is an actress and model, while her father, Paul Qualley, was a model.
She grew up with her older brother, Justin, and older sister, Rainey. Rainey later pursued a career in acting and music.
Qualley spent part of her early childhood on a ranch in Missoula, Montana. Her family moved to Asheville, North Carolina, when she was four years old. Her parents separated when she was five, after which she divided her time between them.
At 14, Qualley left home to attend the North Carolina School of the Arts. She studied dance and trained as a ballerina. Her dedication to dance eventually earned her an apprenticeship with the American Ballet Theatre.
She also studied at New York’s Professional Children’s School.
At 16, Qualley received an opportunity to train as an apprentice with the North Carolina Dance Theater. However, she wanted to remain in New York and explore modeling.
She eventually shifted her attention from dance to modeling. Later, she became interested in acting and attended a summer program at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Qualley subsequently enrolled at New York University but left after one semester to pursue acting opportunities.
Modeling Career
Qualley started modeling professionally at 16. She made her runway debut during New York Fashion Week in 2011, walking for Alberta Ferretti.
The following year, she appeared at Paris Fashion Week, where she modeled for Valentino and Chanel during the spring and summer shows. She later returned to the Chanel runway for its fall and winter 2012 show.
Her modeling career expanded beyond runway work. Qualley appeared in covers and editorials for publications including Teen Vogue, Elle, W, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Nylon, V, The Cut, Paper, Interview and AnOther.
She also appeared in advertising campaigns for major fashion brands such as Kenzo, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade and Celine.
Chanel became another important part of her modeling career. Qualley appeared in several campaigns for the fashion house and became a house ambassador.
Her work in fashion gave her an early source of income and helped establish her public profile before she became a full-time actress.
Acting Career
Qualley made her acting debut in 2013 with a small role in the film Palo Alto. She reportedly got the opportunity after visiting her then-boyfriend Nat Wolff on the movie’s set.
Her television breakthrough came the same year when she was cast as a series regular on HBO’s The Leftovers. She returned for the show’s second and third seasons in 2015 and 2017.
While working in television, Qualley continued her involvement in fashion. In 2015, she appeared in L’Américaine, a promotional short film for Tory Burch.
In 2016, she starred in a Kenzo commercial directed by Spike Jonze. The campaign showcased her dancing ability and helped connect her early dance background with her modeling and acting career.
That same year, Qualley appeared alongside Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in The Nice Guys.
Film Roles and Critical Recognition
Qualley’s film career expanded in the late 2010s. In 2016, she joined the cast of The Vanishing of Sidney Hall. She later starred in Novitiate in 2017 and appeared in Death Note that same year.
In 2018, she appeared in Donnybrook, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Her 2019 projects included the Netflix science-fiction film IO, HBO’s Native Son and the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon. In Fosse/Verdon, she portrayed actress and dancer Ann Reinking.
The performance brought Qualley significant recognition. She received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics Choice Award for supporting actress.
Qualley also appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. She played Pussycat, a member of the Manson Family, in the film.
The movie featured a large ensemble cast that received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Qualley’s other 2019 credits included Adam, Strange but True and Seberg.
Margaret Qualley and Maid
One of Qualley’s most important roles came in 2021 when she starred in Netflix’s Maid.
The miniseries was based on Stephanie Land’s memoir and followed a young mother who works as a cleaner while trying to build a better life for herself and her daughter.
Qualley’s performance received widespread recognition. She earned nominations for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie.
The success of Maid further strengthened her position as one of the leading young actresses working in television.
Recent Film Career
Qualley continued expanding her film career in the 2020s.
In 2020, she appeared in the short film Wake Up and the feature film My Salinger Year.
In 2022, she appeared in Stars at Noon and Sanctuary. She also served as an executive producer on Sanctuary, giving her experience behind the camera in addition to her acting work.
In 2023, Qualley appeared in Poor Things. She also starred in Ethan Coen’s Drive-Away Dolls.
Her growing involvement in both acting and producing has added new dimensions to her career and potential sources of income.
Personal Life
Qualley has been linked to several entertainers. She dated actor Nat Wolff in 2012 and later dated comedian and actor Pete Davidson in 2019.
In 2020, she began a relationship with actor Shia LaBeouf. The relationship ended in 2021 following controversies surrounding LaBeouf and allegations made by his former girlfriend, singer FKA twigs.
Qualley later began dating musician and producer Jack Antonoff. The couple became engaged in May 2022 and married in April 2023.
Qualley has lived in New York City since 2019. Before moving to New York, she spent several years living in Los Angeles with her sister, Rainey.
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