She earned a salary of $1 million for her role in the 1916 film, making her the highest-paid actress of the time.
Annette Kellerman was a pioneering Movie Actress who had a net worth of $18 million. Born in 1886, she was credited for popularizing one-piece swimsuits for women and attempted to swim the English Channel. She also acted in several films, including "A Daughter of the Gods," for which she earned a salary of $1 million, making her the highest-paid actress of the time.
Annette Kellerman is a member of Movie Actress
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $18 million (2024)
About
Credited for popularizing one-piece swimsuits for women, she attempted to swim the English Channel and acted in several films, including "A Daughter of the Gods."
Before Fame
She wore steel leg braces to overcome a leg disability, eventually developing full mobility and strength and the ability to swim.
Trivia
She wrote several books, including one on swimming, a collection of children's stories, and an autobiography.
Family Life
Her father Frederick was a professional violinist, and her mother Alice was a piano and music teacher.
Associated With
Actress Esther Williams portrayed her in the movie "Million Dollar Mermaid."
