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At the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Merritt Wever returned to the winners’ circle. The actress picked up her third career Emmy on September 6, 2025. She won the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series award for her role in Apple TV+'s Severance.
Wever's career has often been marked by powerful performances in multiple beloved shows. Notably, she did not attend the ceremony, so Jamie Lee Curtis accepted the trophy on her behalf. In the wake of her recent Emmy success, attention has been drawn to the financial side of her career.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Merritt Wever holds a net worth of around $5 million in 2025. Her fortune reflects a steady career defined by consistent work and complex character portrayals.
More on Merritt Wever's career earnings
Merritt Wever's estimated 2025 net worth of $5 million reflects decades of work in television and film. She is not among the highest-paid names in Hollywood. Much of her income has come from long-running TV roles like Nurse Jackie, where she appeared in 80 episodes.
Moreover, she has also done projects for platforms like AMC (The Walking Dead) and Netflix (Godless and Unbelievable). Her current work on Severance further adds to her earnings. The show is one of Apple TV+'s flagship dramas. Some reports suggest her net worth surpasses that of actress Kaitlyn Dever by around $2 million.
Merritt Wever's most recent win came for her portrayal of Gretchen George in the second season of Severance. The Apple TV+ psychological drama has been one of television's most-discussed shows. The series offers an eerie exploration of work-life balance inside the fictional Lumon Industries. In season two, Gretchen is introduced as the wife of Dylan George, who is played by Zach Cherry.
Merritt Wever's early roles included appearances in Signs (2002), Michael Clayton (2007), and Into the Wild (2007). Her breakthrough came in Nurse Jackie (2009 - 2015), where she played Zoey Barkow. The role earned her two Emmy nominations and a win in 2013 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
She also appeared in The Walking Dead as Dr. Denise Cloyd and in Netflix's Western drama Godless (2017), which earned her another Emmy in 2018 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series. In 2019, she starred in Unbelievable. That role earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Fans have been taking to social media to congratulate Merritt Wever for her latest Emmy win. Below are some of the netizens' remarks:
"Such a well-earned honor. Wever's guest role in Severance Season 2 was unforgettable, and this Emmy win highlights just how impactful her performance was. 🌟", stated a fan.
"She was actually really good it made me so uncomfortable whenever her and dylan had a conversation", added another.
"It is no surprise Weaver won an Emmy for her Severance guest role. She completely nailed it. Her performance was subtle but impactful, showing how much talent she can pack into just a few episodes.", commented a third.
Congratulations, Merritt Wever!
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