Summary
- Gabriel Macht quit acting after Suits to prioritize his family and explore other interests.
- He felt a sense of freedom after finishing Suits and wanted to focus on his wife and kids.
- Gabriel Macht's net worth is $8 million, which is shared with his wife Jacinda Barrett, who is also an actress.
It's rare for a celebrity to remove themselves from the spotlight. In fact, it's almost a counter-intuitive move to work hard to get your name out there, only to lose momentum by quitting the industry you're known in. Many probably look at Phoebe Cates, who quit the entertainment industry and still managed to be worth a fortune. However, this isn't the case for everyone.
When it comes to Suits star Gabriel Macht, his decision to abandon his promising career was a risk in and of itself, especially since he stopped right after the hit show Suits wrapped. Why leave a career that was just taking off? Here's what informed Macht's decision.
Why Did Gabriel Macht Quit Acting?
After filming nine seasons of the USA Network show Suits, Gabriel Macht wanted to pursue a life outside the spotlight. This decision was inspired by his wife Jacinda Barrett and his new title of father.
When asked about his thoughts on the ending of Suits in 2019, Macht told TV Insider that he felt free and was looking forward to channeling his creative energy into something else besides television.
"I have a real sense of freedom having now finished it. And I'm happy. I feel I've put some creative good into the world, and now I want to put some creative heart, more focus and energy into [being with] my wife and my family."
Alongside channeling his creative energy into supporting and being with his wife and kids, Macht wanted to explore other interests and passions that he might have stored away.
Gabriel Macht's Children, according to People:
- Satine Anais Geraldine - born in 2007
- Luca - born in 2014
In another interview with Woman's Day, Macht reiterated where his priorities were, especially for those wondering why he decided to put a pause on acting, saying, "I’m a family man. My relationships with my wife and my kids are my priorities." He then went on to compare his life with his Suits character Harvey, who is known to have an intense work life as a big shot lawyer with a constricted personal and love life. "And I have the upmost confidence in my love for my family and I prioritize that. Harvey really prioritizes work and closing a deal. He can be a lot of fun at times, but he's got way more testosterone-driven angst and a lot of anxiety and that's just not where I operate from."
Ever since making this decision, Gabriel Macht has been tucked away from the spotlight and hasn't appeared in any film projects.
What Has Gabriel Macht Been In?
Despite putting a hold on acting to focus on his family, Gabriel Macht's name has resurfaced in conversations due to a new wave of interest in Suits.
Suits was undisputedly Gabriel Macht's biggest break. However, he did have a catalog of projects before appearing on the show everyone seems to associate him with.
| Gabriel Macht TV shows And Movies | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Why Would I Lie? (movie) | Jeorge (as Gabriel Swann) | 1980 |
| Kid in the Real World (short) | Kid | 1983 |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) | Jonny Draper | 1995 |
| Spin City (TV series) | Naked Guy | 1997 |
| The Object of My Affection (movie) | Steve Casillo | 1998 |
| Sex and the City (TV series) | Barkley | 1998 |
| The Adventure of Sebastian Cole (movie) | Troy | 1998 |
| Simply Irresistible (movie) | Charlie | 1999 |
| Wasteland (TV series) | Luke | 1999 |
| 101 Ways (the Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo) (movie) | Dirk | 2000 |
| The Audrey Hepburn Story (movie) | William Holden | 2000 |
| The Others (TV series) | Dr. Mark Gabriel | 2000 |
| The Bookie's Lament (short) | Mikey | 2000 |
| American Outlaws (movie) | Frank James | 2001 |
| Behind Enemy Lines (movie) | Stackhouse | 2001 |
| Bad Company (movie) | Seale | 2002 |
| The Recruit (movie) | Zack | 2003 |
| Grand Theft Parsons (movie) | Gram Parsons | 2003 |
| A Love Song for Bobby Long (movie) | Lawson Pines | 2004 |
| Archangel (movie) | R.J. O'Brian | 2005 |
| Numb3rs (TV series) | Don Emrick | 2005 |
| The Good Shepherd (movie) | John Russell, Jr. | 2006 |
| Because I Said So (movie) | Johnny | 2007 |
| The Spirit (movie) | Spirit | 2008 |
| Middle Men (movie) | Buck Dolby | 2009 |
| Whiteout (movie) | Robery Pryce | 2009 |
| One Way to Valhalla (movie) | Bo Durant | 2009 |
| Love & Other Drugs (movie) | Trey Hannigan | 2010 |
| S.W.A.T.: Firefight (video) | Paul Ctutler | 2011 |
| A Bag of Hammers (movie) | Wyatt | 2011 |
| Breaking at the Edge (movie) | Detective Williams | 2011 |
| Suits (TV series) | Harvey Specter | 2011-2014 |
| Pearson (TV Series) | Harvey Spector | 2019 |
Seeing that Gabriel Macht's last project was in 2019, it's unclear whether he will decide to return to the entertainment industry.
What Is Gabriel Macht's Net Worth?
It isn't known what profitable creative endeavors Gabriel Macht has found while his focus is on being a father and doting husband, so it's assumed that his current net worth is solely from his previous work as a working actor.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gabriel Macht's current net worth sits at $8 million. This isn't much compared to some of his former Suits' co-stars.
| Gabriel Macht |
|---|
| Age: 52 (as of January 2024) |
| Spouse: Jacinda Barrett (married in 2004) |
| Children: 2 |
| Born: New York, New York |
Macht's net worth of $8 million is shared with his wife, Jacinda Barrett, who is also in the entertainment industry as an actress (and former model). Her most recent project was the movie Hide and Seek as Samantha Blackwell.
According to IMDb, Barrett's most popular projects are as follows: Poseidon, Ladder 49, The Last Kiss, and The Human Stain. As of now, it doesn't seem that Jacinda Barrett has completely traded her life of fame completely like her husband. However, the couple still live a quiet life.
