Kate Beckinsale has been in the limelight due to the passing of her mother, Judy Loe, who died on July 15, 2025.
The 51-year-old shared an emotional tribute on her Instagram, describing Loe as “the compass of my life, the love of my life, my dearest friend,” and said her mother died peacefully in her arms after enduring “immense suffering”.
Loe was an established actress in her own right and influenced the life and career of Beckinsale. Not only her mother but also her late father, Richard Beckinsale, was from the entertainment industry.
She immersed herself in the acting world at the age of four when she was cast in the 1977 television series, This is Your Life, alongside her parents. Over the years, she grew up to become a successful actress. Today, her net worth is estimated at $25 million, according to a report in Celebrity Net Worth.
Here is more about Kate Beckinsale’s career, which helped her build a fortune.
All about Kate Beckinsale’s career
Kate Beckinsale is one of the renowned actors in the film industry. She is mainly recognised for her roles in the Underworld franchise and appearances in films such as Pearl Harbor and Van Helsing.
Born on July 26, 1973, her childhood was marked by the tragic loss of her father, Richard Beckinsale, who died of a heart attack in March 1979, two years after tying the knot with Judy Loe in 1977.

She attended Oxford University's New College in 1991, where she majored in Russian and French literature. While in her first year, she received her big break with the film Much Ado About Nothing in 1993.
She landed several other roles in films like Prince of Jutland, Uncovered, Cold Comfort Farm, Emma, The Golden Bowl, The Last Days of Disco, Brokedown Palace, Serendipity, The Aviator, and earned widespread praise from the critics.
According to the reports, her breakthrough role came with her performance in the 2001 film Pearl Harbor, starring alongside Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett. It was a mega-budget film based on World War II, and proved to be a commercial success.
Kate Beckinsale’s fortune is boosted by her roles in other high-grossing films, including Van Helsing (2004), Contraband (2012), Total Recall (2012), Underworld: Awakening (2012), and Underworld: Evolution (2016). These films, particularly the Underworld franchise, in which she played the iconic Selene, have been significant contributors to her estimated net worth.

For instance, Van Helsing reportedly grossed $300 million worldwide at the box office. Beyond acting, Kate Beckinsale’s wealth is also supported by endorsements for brands like Absolut Vodka, Diet Coke, Lux Shampoo, Gap Denim, as per a report in The Richest.
Moreover, her social media presence with more than 5 million followers on Instagram also adds to her income.
Plus, Kate Beckinsale owned a 3,603-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom mansion in Los Angeles, worth $3.595 million, which she sold in 2021. A 2023 Daily Mail report suggested that she was living in a £4.4 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills, which reflects her property investments.
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