Armie Hammer's Net Worth Has Changed Drastically Since His Extremely Public Scandal
A few years ago, Armie Hammer was preparing to become an unstoppable force. After his breakout performance as the Winklevoss twins in The Social Network, Hollywood elites were clearly pushing him to become the new "it" guy. Little did they know just how quickly their newfound star would fall.
After an anonymous Instagram account began posting screenshots of raunchy, embarrassing, and incredibly dark text messages allegedly from Armie, the dominos started to fall. His pattern of alleged behavior became more apparent through the information that came out. But things got so much worse for him in March 2021 when a woman named Effie Angelova came forward with abuse accusations.
It was after this that Armie began stepping away from projects. His agency swiftly ended their contract with him, and within days Armie went from Hollywood's it guy to Hollywood's ick guy. So, how much money did the star lose during his fall from grace, and with all that has happened, is there room for the actor to make a comeback?
Updated July 2023: In February 2023, Armie gave his very first, exclusive interview to 'Air Mail'. In it, he acknowledged past wrongdoings but doubled down on his innocence. In May 2023, he was cleared of any sexual abuse charges brought against him.
However, his adultery ended his marriage to Elizabeth Chambers and the divorce between the two has been finalized. Rumors now swirl as to who Armie is dating, with everyone from former co-star, Alicia Vikander to ex-girlfriend Perejma being the tabloids' favorite names to throw around. But, according to Armie, he is prioritizing dating, choosing to focus on his mental health instead.
What Is Armie Hammer's Net Worth?
Before Armie fell from grace, the Call Me By Your Name actor had a net worth of $10 million. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be about $100,000. Armie has denied any abuse allegations, claiming that his intimate encounters with women have always been consensual. While he was investigated for crimes against women, Armie was cleared of any sexual abuse charges in May 2023. But it's safe to say his career certainly suffered quite a bit.
At the time of the scandal, Armie was tied to numerous pending projects. He was scheduled to star opposite Jennifer Lopez in Amazon's Shotgun Wedding (a role later given to Josh Duhamel) and was slated for a starring role in the hit Paramount+ series The Offer. There were also talks about a sequel to the award-winning Call Me By Your Name, but director Luca Guadagnino implied in a 2021 interview he wanted to focus on other projects. The timing of the announcement made many fans think the possible cancelation had everything to do with the allegations against Armie.
Prior to the allegations surfacing, Armie was leading a lavish lifestyle. He lived in a $4.7 million mansion in the exclusive Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles with his now ex-wife Elizabeth Chambers and their two children. They sold the house in 2021 for less than the price they purchased it.
That wasn't all, though. Things got so bad for the actor that he turned to selling timeshares in the Cayman Islands for a period of time. He's thought to have since quit that job, but his net worth is nowhere near what it was before the scandal occurred.
How Did Armie Hammer's Family Respond To His Downfall?
In the wake of the scandal, fans immediately wanted to know how the actor's family felt about what was going on, especially his ex-wife Elizabeth Chambers, who had clearly moved on. Taking to Instagram to respond, she shared that she was just as surprised to find out about what her ex-husband was doing behind her back as the rest of the world. While the pair separated a year before the allegations surfaced, they were married for ten years, meaning a majority of the alleged horrible behaviors were happening while the couple was married.
"For weeks, I've been trying to process everything that has transpired. I am shocked, heartbroken, and devastated. Heartbreak aside, I am listening and will continue to listen and educate myself on these delicate matters. I didn't realize how much I didn't know. I support any victim of assault or abuse and urge anyone who has experienced this pain to seek the help she or he needs to heal," Elizabeth explained.
She also said it would be the last time she comments on the matter publicly.
It's unclear if Elizabeth knew about Armie's erratic behavior towards other women prior to their split, but the couple was in therapy together. The last straw for Elizabeth was when Armie left their family in the Cayman Islands during the earlier days of the pandemic. According to sources close to her, on top of leaving his family behind, Armie also mistakenly sent an explicit text message to Elizabeth that was intended for another woman the second he touched down in America.
Armie's aunt, Casey Hammer, was not at all surprised to hear about her nephew's erratic behavior.
"Based on my experiences in my family, I suffered from abuse," Casey explained. "It was just a way of life. You don't wake up one day and become a monster, it's learned behavior."
Casey also appears in the docuseries House Of Hammer, which dissects Armie's alleged dark behavior. Speaking with two of his ex-girlfriends, the documentary seeks to prove his darkest secrets to be true. One of his exes, Julia Morrison, shared that his really dark fantasy involving humans "was all he ever wanted to talk about."
Casey hates that the coverage of Armie has been diluted to focus on his alleged infatuation with what he likes to eat. "The focus seems to be about Armie, 'being a cannibal' or what was going to happen to his career, or 'cancel culture,' but it's like, wait a minute, let's shift the light onto the victims," she said to The Daily Beast.
Is Armie Hammer Planning A Hollywood Comeback?
Armie is desperate to get back into the good graces of the Hollywood elites. He found little respite when going back to Los Angeles, however, with many of his peers shutting the door on him and eliminating him from their inner circles. One celebrity friend who didn't turn on Armie, though, is Robert Downey Jr., who even let Armie stay at his LA home. Radar Online also reported that Robert Downey Jr. paid for Armie's six-month rehab stay.
More recently, the disgraced actor was also seen having dinner with his The Man From U.N.C.L.E co-star, Alicia Vikander, and two other people.
Since making his return to LA in 2022, sources close to Armie have confirmed that it's not a question of if Armie will attempt to make a comeback, but when. According to The Daily Mail, Armie never thought for a moment about giving up his career in acting. He simply wanted to ensure he got the help he needed before getting back into the scene.
In February 2023, Armie gave his first post-scandal interview. Speaking to Air Mail, he doubled down on his earlier assertions of all-round consent. However, he also acknowledged that there was a serious power imbalance between him and his accusers, and that he was aware he needed to take accountability.
According to numerous online sources, Hollywood film producers have been seeking out the actor for roles in small-budget films. However, at the time of writing, he still needs to find a new agent. Time will tell if the actor will ever fully find his way back into the public's good graces.
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