What is Susan Kelechi Watson's net worth? 'This Is Us' star co-hosts Golden Globes 2021 preshow with Jane Lynch
Actress Susan Kelechi Watson of 'This Is Us' and 'Louie' fame is co-hosting the NBC preshow of Golden Globes 2021 along with Jane Lynch.
The 39-year-old actress hails from Brooklyn, New York, and currently resides in Los Angeles in a beautiful apartment. Before you gear up to see Watson and Lynch warm up the mood for the Golden Globes gala, here's a look at her net worth.
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What is Susan Kelechi Watson's background?
Susan Kelechi Watson was born on November 11, 1981, in Brooklyn, New York. She has six brothers and sisters. Both her parents are of Jamaican descent, and her middle name Kelechi is a Nigerian Igbo word translating as "Thank God".
Watson attended Howard University to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Tisch School of the Arts.
Susan Kelechi Watson's shows
From 2012 to 2014, Watson had a recurring role in the TV show 'Louie'. She also starred on 'NCIS', 'The Following' and 'The Blacklist', as well as the 2019 movie 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood', where she played the role of Andrea Vogel alongside Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers. Her career-defining role is as Beth Pearson in the NBC drama series 'This Is Us'.
There was a time when Watson thought she would bid adieu to her entertainment career, as for years her work was limited to only guest characters or small roles in TV shows. In fact, she was almost on the verge of moving to Montreal, Canada to work in a coffee shop. However, the offer for 'This Is Us' came at the nick of time and drove her to the pinnacle of success.
What is Susan Kelechi Watson's net worth?
According to a report by Gossipgist, Watson has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She earns primarily from her career in TV series and movies. The actress has been in the entertainment industry for more than a decade now, but her first notable success came from 'Louie' in 2012.
Apart from working on TV and the silver screen, she acted in an American Airlines play, 'A Naked Girl on the Appian Way'. While she is a successful actress, Watson is also a writer, singer and dancer.
