Summary
- Shameless has been a hit series for Showtime and has helped launch the careers of many talented actors who are now millionaires.
- While some cast members have found success in other projects, many have yet to find another show as successful as Shameless.
- The main cast members, including Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy, have amassed substantial net worths.
Showtime has been the home for a number of television shows. However, nothing of late compares to their 10-year hit series, Shameless. The series turned into one of Showtime’s flagship programs and was looked to, to boost the ratings of the network until it officially said goodbye.
Considering the series was on-air for so long, it is no surprise that it managed to foster the growth of many talented up-and-comers, who have earned quite a pretty paycheck! Although some fan-fave characters left prior to the final season, it goes without saying that they ended it with a bang!
With the success and longevity of Shameless, many of these cast members started on the show as children and are now genuine millionaires, and we're ranking them from richest to even richer!
Updated March 2024: Since 'Shameless' ended its 10-year run, the net worth of the actors on the show has not drastically changed. This is because, save for a few of the actors, another show has yet to bring the cast the success they achieved on the hit Showtime show.
The exceptions are Jeremy Allen White, who is currently starring in the hit show, The Bear, and Cameron Monaghan, who has a role in the Tron movie coming out in 2025.
15 Kate Miner
Net Worth: $1 Million
- Character: Tami Tamietti
Kate Miner was on Shameless for a few seasons as Tami Tamietti when her role greatly increased after she had Lip's baby. She was promoted to series regular. In addition to acting, Miner also has an impressive career as a singer and model, which has contributed immensely to her $1 million net worth. A net worth that is only expected to grow following her success on the series has led to several roles currently in post-production to be released in 2023 and 2024.
14 Shanola Hampton
Net Worth: $1 Million
- Character: Veronica "V" Fisher
Even though Shanola Hampton was a series regular on Shameless since the start of the show, it's a series with a very big cast that definitely prioritizes the Gallaghers. Because of this, fans didn't get to see Hampton take on the role of Veronica as much as they would have liked.
It definitely felt as if Veronica was off on her own series at times, especially when Fiona left. Although Hampton still didn't take on such a major role, she managed to amass an impressive net worth of $1 million!
13 Ethan Cutkosky
Net Worth: $1 Million
- Character: Carl Gallagher
All the Gallaghers have experienced a lot of change through Shameless’ run, but the later seasons really pushed Carl into a position of authority and honor that has been great for the character.
Ethan Cutkosky was a series regular on the hit show, but he's still young and hasn't shown up in many places outside of Shameless (just yet), which explains his $1 million net worth.
12 Isidora Goreshter
Net Worth: $1 Million
- Character: Svetlana Yevgenyevna
When a show is on for over a decade, it's not at all surprising for there to be occasional cast changes or characters that come and go out of focus. Isidora Goreshter's Svetlana was a large part of Shameless’s earlier seasons, particularly in Kevin and Veronica's lives.
Svetlana even dates both of them at one point, but her character got pushed to a point where she was not on the show after 2018. Goreshter is still making her way and Shameless is her biggest role to date, which explains her $1 million net worth.
11 Christian Isaiah
Net Worth: $1.5 Million
- Character: Liam Gallagher
It's kind of remarkable that some of Shameless’ cast started the series as literal babies, went on to have full, complex storylines. Liam slowly turned into Shameless’ secret weapon over the years and a highlight of the later seasons.
Since Christian Isaiah is still a kid, it's not crazy that his net worth comes in at $1.5 million, and it's only expected to grow from here!
10 Justin Chatwin
Net Worth: $2 Million
- Character: Steve "Jimmy LIshman" Wilton
The beginning of Shameless very much revolved around Fiona And Jimmy for many viewers. Many were shocked when Jimmy exited the series (and then briefly returned). But as the series came to a close, many forget that Justin Chatwin was even on the show.
Chatwin has had some other notable TV and film roles after his time with Shameless came to an end. And between that and two post-production projects, he has managed to amass a $2 million net worth for himself.
9 Steve Howey
Net Worth: $2 Million
- Character: Kevin Ball
Much like Veronica's role in the series, Steve Howey's Kevin Ball largely turned into a supporting player who was turned to for comic relief. Kevin has always been around, but it is easy to see how he got overshadowed by the Gallaghers.
Howey gets out there a little more with his roles outside of Shameless, including his time on Bride Wars, Game Over, Man!, and of course, Reba. And all of these projects have contributed to his $2 million net worth.
8 Emma Greenwell
Net Worth: $2.5 Million
- Character: Mandy Milkovich
Mandy Milkovich may have only been a part of Shameless for four seasons, but for a long time, it looked like she and Lip were endgame material. Mandy went through the wringer, but it was easy to love the character thanks to Emma Greenwell's gutting performance.
Greenwell's active career in the industry has slowed down as of late, but her previous work has allowed her to amass a net worth of $2.5 million.
7 Noel Fisher
Net Worth: $3 Million
- Character: Mickey Milkovich
Noel Fisher's character, Mickey Milkovich was a part of Shameless since it first aired in 2011. It was not until later on, however, that Fisher got the promotion to series regular as Ian's one and only.
Mickey's integration into the show has been seamless, and his prison storyline is some of his best material. Fisher looked like he was building up his resume with roles outside of Shameless, which earned him his $3 million net worth. But after the series came to a close, he only guest starred in a few episodes of The Calling with nothing noted since.
6 Emma Kenney
Net Worth: $4 Million
- Character: Debbie Gallagher
Debbie Gallagher may have been innocent and serene at the start of Shameless, but as the series progressed, she grew up a lot. And in growing up, she went through major changes, like giving birth.
Emma Kenney was known to have anxiety shooting scenes with Emmy Rossum on the show. Despite this, Kenney still gave a fantastic performance. It is this performance as to why she's still largely associated with Debbie, despite having left the cast a season early.
Perhaps her role in The Connors or a project in post-production will help Kenney shed her Shameless role and help add to her $4 million net worth.
