Where are the original 13 Harry Potter stars now, how rich are they?

The Harry Potter rich list

The first entry in the magical movie franchise inspired by JK Rowling's hit books, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, landed in movie theaters back in 2001. Since then, the young actors who starred in the films are all grown up, with fantastic fortunes to their names thanks to their acting careers and more.

Later this year, a new Harry Potter TV show will premiere on HBO, with rising stars Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton set to step into the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. 

With a new generation of Potter stars imminent, click or scroll on to discover what the original cast are doing today – and who has the most money in the bank.

All dollar amount in US dollars

Oliver Phelps: $1 million

Oliver Phelps played George Weasley, one of the mischievous Weasley twins.

Along with his real-life identical twin James, Oliver auditioned for the role when he was 14 years old. He landed the part despite lacking prior acting experience and went on to play George in all eight films.

Oliver Phelps: $1 million

Oliver has continued to pursue acting, scoring several roles since the final Harry Potter film came out in 2011. These include the 2019 sports biography 7 Days: The Story of Blind Dave Heeley and the 2021 thriller movie Last Night in Soho.

Most recently, he hosted the Potter-themed culinary show Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking alongside his twin brother.

Online sources estimate his net worth at a cool $1 million.

James Phelps: $1 million

James Phelps portrayed Fred Weasley, George's twin and partner in crime.

Oliver and James skipped school to attend an open audition for their roles, a move perfectly in keeping with the cheeky characters they portray. Like his brother, James had no prior acting experience when he landed the role. 

James Phelps: $1 million

James has continued to share the screen with his twin, appearing alongside him in 7 Days: The Story of Blind Dave Heeley, Last Night in Soho, and Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.

Beyond acting, James and Oliver hosted the Normal Not Normal podcast. The perfect podcast for "Potterheads," the brothers shared behind-the-scenes tidbits about their Wizarding World experiences and also interviewed some of their former co-stars, including Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood).

Like Oliver, his estimated net worth stands at $1 million.

Alfred Enoch: $3 million

Alfred Enoch portrayed Gryffindor student Dean Thomas.

Enoch was 12 years old when he landed the role, with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone marking his screen debut. He appeared in seven of the eight films in the franchise.

Alfred Enoch: $3 million

After his Harry Potter days were over, Enoch showcased his acting talents in a number of critically acclaimed British TV series, including Broadchurch and Sherlock.

However, Enoch landed his big break in 2014 when he was cast as Wes Gibbins in the American crime drama How to Get Away with Murder. He starred in the hit series alongside acting veteran Viola Davis until 2020.

Today, Enoch continues to grace the small screen, most recently appearing in the 2026 series Run Away. His current estimated net worth stands at $3 million.

Harry Melling: $4 million

Harry Melling played Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter's horrid cousin. He appeared in five of the eight films.

Melling was only 10 years old when he scored the role of the detestable Dudley. Although the young actor already had experience on the stage, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone marked his silver screen debut.

Harry Melling: $4 million

Post-Potter, Melling has enjoyed a thriving career, flexing his acting chops in numerous hit TV series. These include the British fantasy shows Merlin and His Dark Materials, as well as the critically acclaimed Netflix drama The Queen's Gambit.

In film, his credits include standout performances in the 2018 Western The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and the 2020 drama The Devil All the Time.

Melling most recently starred in the 2025 drama movie Pillion. The booked-and-busy actor's estimated net worth is a respectable $4 million.

Evanna Lynch: $4 million

Evanna Lynch portrayed quirky Ravenclaw student Luna Lovegood.

She was cast at the age of 14 and made her acting debut in the franchise's fifth film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She then appeared in the following three movies.

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Evanna Lynch: $4 million

In 2013, Lynch reprised the role of Luna in the TV musical A Very Potter Senior Year.

She's also sunk her teeth into other roles. These include the 2015 indie drama My Name is Emily and the BAFTA-winning short film Bus Girl.

Lynch's next project is a leading role in the upcoming black comedy flick Influenced!, which explores the dark world of social media influencers. Her estimated total fortune stands at a cool $4 million.

Bonnie Wright: $4 million

Bonnie Wright portrayed Ginny Weasley in all eight films of the Harry Potter franchise.

Wright, who landed the role aged just nine years old, had no acting experience beyond school plays when she auditioned, with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone marking her screen debut.

Bonnie Wright: $4 million

Wright, who holds a degree in filmmaking, has ventured into producing and directing several projects. These include short films such as 2016's Sextant and 2018's Medusa's Ankles.

She also still acts. Her credits include the 2013 indie drama Before I Sleep and a 2018 TV rendition of A Christmas Carol. 

Most recently, Wright produced and hosted an upcoming eco-friendly travel documentary titled Go Gently, which is based on her lifestyle book of the same title. Her multi-faceted career has earned her an estimated fortune of $4 million.

Katie Leung: $5 million

Katie Leung portrayed Ravenclaw student Cho Chang, landing the coveted role at the age of 16.

She made her acting debut in the fourth installment, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and appeared in five of the franchise's eight movies.

Katie Leung: $5 million

Leung has since gone on to appear in a number of big-budget TV shows, notably the 2022 sci-fi series The Peripheral and Amazon Prime Video's fantasy hit The Wheel of Time.

She had a vocal role in the animated series Arcane, and she's also lent her voice to popular video games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Lego Star Wars. 

Most recently, she appeared in the fourth season of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton. Her estimated net worth stands at $5 million.

Matthew Lewis: $5 million

Matthew Lewis played shy Gryffindor student Neville Longbottom, appearing in all eight films.

Despite being only 11 years old when he landed his breakout role in Harry Potter, Lewis had already cut his teeth on numerous other projects. He made his screen debut in the crime drama Dalziel and Pascoe in 1996 at the tender age of seven and also made appearances in cozy British TV dramas like Heartbeat and Where the Heart Is.

This background undoubtedly made Lewis one of the more experienced child stars cast in the magical film franchise.

Matthew Lewis: $5 million

Lewis has continued to enjoy screen success in adulthood, appearing in popular British TV shows such as Happy Valley, Ripper Street, and All Creatures Great and Small.

His silver screen credits include the 2012 crime thriller Wasteland and the 2016 rom-com Me Before You.

Lewis has also tried his hand behind the camera, producing a short film called On My Own in 2020. His estimated fortune stands at $5 million. 

Tom Felton: $10 million

Tom Felton played the villainous Slytherin student Draco Malfoy, appearing in all eight Harry Potter films.

Already an experienced child actor prior to landing the role of the dastardly Draco, Felton started his career appearing in commercials for brands such as Barclaycard and Commercial Union. He made his silver screen debut in The Borrowers in 1997, aged 10.

Felton was 13 when he landed his breakout Harry Potter role.

Tom Felton: $10 million

Though Draco Malfoy remains Felton's most famous role, he's found plenty of other projects to star in since. His film credits range from the 2014 war drama Against the Sun to the 2026 horror comedy They Will Kill You. On the small screen, he scored a recurring role in the superhero series The Flash between 2016 and 2017.

He returned to the Harry Potter universe in a new way, playing Lucius Malfoy (Draco's father) in a special performance of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play. His estimated net worth stands at $10 million.

Rupert Grint: $50 million

Rupert Grint played Ron Weasley, Harry Potter's loyal best friend, in all eight films.

Although Grint had been interested in acting from a young age and had starred in school plays, being cast as Ron at the age of 11 marked his screen debut.

Rupert Grint: $50 million

The Harry Potter alum has enjoyed a lucrative acting career since the conclusion of the magical franchise, most notably starring in the psychological Apple TV+ series Servant for four seasons between 2019 and 2023.

Other small-screen roles include the 2017 crime drama Snatch, which he also executive produced, and the 2022 Netflix horror anthology series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. 

Most recently, he appeared in the 2026 drama Nightborn. His estimated net worth stands at an incredible $50 million.

Robert Pattinson: $80 million

Robert Pattinson played the tragic Hufflepuff student Cedric Diggory in 2005's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Pattinson had already made his screen debut the previous year in an adaptation of Vanity Fair. He was 17 when he joined the Harry Potter cast.

Robert Pattinson: $80 million

Pattinson would later rocket to global stardom when he secured the lead role of brooding vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise in 2008, based on the bestselling book series by Stephenie Meyer.

Since then, the Hollywood heartthrob has delved into a range of diverse roles, with notable performances in movies such as Christopher Nolan's mind-bending blockbuster Tenet and the critically acclaimed indie flick The Lighthouse. Recently, he's been wowing critics with his performance in Nolan's The Odyssey.

Pattinson scored another highly coveted gig when he was cast as Bruce Wayne in 2022's The Batman. His gritty performance as the Caped Crusader garnered him critical acclaim, and he'll also star in the much-anticipated sequel.

His estimated net worth currently stands at around $80 million. Much of that comes from his blockbuster Twilight role. He reportedly earned a base salary of $25 million, as well as a generous cut of the box office profits, for the last two films in the series. Meanwhile, he banked a cool $3 million for The Batman.

Emma Watson: $85 million

Emma Watson portrayed the smart and sassy Gryffindor student Hermione Granger in all eight Harry Potter movies.

Watson was just 10 years old when filming of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone began. Like Grint, the young starlet had never acted professionally prior to landing the role of Hermione. 

Emma Watson: $85 million

Now a bona fide Hollywood darling, Watson has appeared in numerous blockbusters, including a starring role as Belle in the 2017 live-action remake of the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast.

Other major movie credits include the 2014 biblical epic Noah and Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women, where she played Meg March. Appointed the face of Prada Beauty in 2022, the multi-talented Watson recently directed and starred in a short film to promote the brand's latest fragrance, Paradoxe.

Despite taking a break from acting, her estimated net worth is $85 million. The role of Hermione remains both her most iconic and most lucrative to date, with Watson reportedly earning a staggering $70 million from her years spent in the Wizarding World.

Daniel Radcliffe: $120 million

Daniel Radcliffe played the lead role of boy wizard Harry Potter in all eight of the franchise's movies. 

Radcliffe had already scored his first acting gig at the age of 10, playing a young David Copperfield in a 1999 adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel of the same name.

The following year, Radcliffe auditioned to play Harry Potter, and, after a lengthy audition process and an eight-month wait, he landed the life-changing role. Despite being just 11 years old, he reportedly earned a cool $1 million for his starring turn in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. 

Daniel Radcliffe: $120 million

While Radcliffe is undoubtedly best known for playing Harry Potter, he's found plenty of other projects to sink his teeth into over the years.

Notable highlights include his starring role in the 2012 horror hit The Woman in Black, a critically acclaimed performance in the 2016 crime drama Imperium, and the comedic biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, where he portrayed the kooky titular character. Most recently, he appeared in the TV series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.

Today, his estimated net worth stands at $120 million. He's said to have made a jaw-dropping $100 million alone from his eponymous role in the Harry Potter series.

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