How rich is Eric Roberts? Dancing with the Stars season 33 contestant’s net worth explored

Dancing with the Stars season 33 premiered on September 17 on ABC. The reality show pairs celebrities with professional ballroom dancers. The pro dancers train the celebrities and prepare them for their weekly dance routine on the show, and the judging panel and the viewers rate their performances.

The celebrity-dancer duo with the least votes gets eliminated while the rest of the contestants advance into the next week. Eric Roberts was one of the 13 celebrities who was cast for the DWTS season 33 lineup. According to Celebrity Networth, Roberts' net worth is an estimated $2 million in 2024.

On DWTS, he is paired up with professional ballroom dancer Britt Stewart. Before the premiere episode, Roberts told GMA that the dancing role was "like a mile and a half" usual comfort zone, and his family found out about his inclusion in the show in real time.

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Dancing with the Stars' Eric Roberts' real estate and music video income

Eric Roberts was one of the most renowned actors of the 1980s. He was nominated for a Golden Globe (King of the Gypsies, 1978) and an Academy Award (Runaway Train, 1985) for his performances in his earlier films. In November 1996, Roberts bought a home in Los Angeles for $430,000. The property currently has an estimated worth of $2-3 million.

Roberts' career, however, took a dip during the 1990s. According to Vanity Fair, Roberts' drug addiction was the reason that led to the fall of his career. He was arrested in 1987 for cocaine possession. Dancing with the Stars contestant was released from prison in no time. However, he struggled to get any prominent roles in the film industry.

Roberts had to take supporting roles in second-rate films until 2004, when he began appearing in music videos, which changed his career trajectory. He appeared in numerous high-profile music videos, which helped Roberts restore his $2 million net worth.

The Dancing with the Stars contestant made his music video debut in 2004, starring in The Killers' video for Mr. Brightside. The video was a huge hit, and it began his acting career for the medium.

According to TheThings, Roberts' per day rate for appearing in music videos is estimated to be between $3,600 and $5K.

He is believed to have earned even more from his eight music video appearances for A-list artists, including The Killers (Mr. Brightside and Miss Atomic Bomb), Mariah Carey (It's Like That and We Belong Together), Godhead (Hey You), Akon & Eminem (Smack That), Angelica Agurbash (The Black Veil), and Rihanna (B**ch Better Have My Money).

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Eric Roberts' comeback to high profile roles

Eric Roberts's appearance alongside popular artists helped him revive his status in Hollywood, and he was able to increase his pay and negotiate higher salaries for several big-budget Hollywood projects.

Dancing with the Stars season 33 contestant was part of one of 2008's highest-grossing films, The Dark Knight. In the Batman universe film, Roberts played the role of a powerful Gotham City mob boss, Salvatore "Sal" Maroni. He went on to get the role of the lead villain in 2010's The Expendables. In 2022, he appeared in Babylon alongside Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.

Roberts also ventured into the television world. His most prominent TV appearances include Doctor Who (2016), Suits (2010–2019), Heroes (2006–2010), Less Than Perfect (2002–2006), The Young and the Restless (2010), and Entourage (2004–2011).

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Dancing with the Stars season 33 airs every Tuesday on ABC.