SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' took the weekend by storm, bringing the beloved Mattel characters Barbie and Ken from their Dream House into the real world. The film surpassed expectations and grossed an impressive $155 million in the US and Canada on the opening weekend, making it the largest opening of all time for a female director. The global box office figures were equally astounding, with 'Barbie' raking in an astonishing $337 million in just three days.
'Barbie's opening also broke two other significant records of 2023. Firstly, it secured the highest domestic opening of the year, surpassing 'The Super Mario Bros' $146M collection. Additionally, 'Barbie' also dethroned 'The Super Mario Bros' for the largest-grossing day of 2023, bringing in $70.8 million compared to Mario's $54.8M.
What is Great Gerwig's net worth?
Greta Gerwig's triumph with 'Barbie' cements her position as a leading female director in the industry, surpassing the accomplishments of renowned names such as Patty Jenkins and Lana and Lily Wachowski. Her earlier directorial works, 'Lady Bird' (2017) and 'Little Women' (2019), have also been critically acclaimed, further contributing to her rise as a leading voice in contemporary cinema.
As of 2023, Greta Gerwig's estimated net worth ranges from $4 million to $6 million, a reflection of her successful career as an actress, writer, and director.
Greta Gerwig's rise to stardom
The director was born on August 4, 1983, in Sacramento, California. Her journey in the industry began with her contributions to mumblecore movies, where her talent and passion for storytelling garnered attention. In her frequent collaborations with Noah Baumbach, she showcased her versatility as she excelled both in front of and behind the camera.
As to her next project after the hugely successful 'Barbie', it was recently reported that Gerwig will write and direct at least two 'Narnia' movies. The projects will be bankrolled by Netflix.
