Laurie David Net Worth

What is Laurie David's net worth?

Laurie David is an American environmental activist who has a net worth of $300 million. Laurie David is probably best-known for being the ex-wife of actor/producer Larry David. She was married to Larry from 1993 to 2007. Laurie is loosely portrayed by actress Cheryl Hines on "Curb Your Enthusiasm." She is also a notable environmentalist who won an Academy Award for producing the 2006 documentary "An Inconvenient Truth."

According to an interview with Larry a decade after their divorce, Laurie received half of his of Larry David's net worth as a settlement. An amount that was easily in the several hundred million dollar range.

Early Life and Career

Laurie Ellen Lennard was born in Long Island, New York on March 22, 1958. She graduated from Ohio University in 1979 with a degree in journalism.

She worked as a talent coordinator for "Late Night with David Letterman" from 1983 to 1985. That is where she met Larry. Around this time Laurie also managed comedians. She was production consultant for the TV series "Get a Life" from 1990 to 1992.

She married Larry David in 1993 and they had two daughters together, Cazzie David (born in 1994) and Romy (born in 1996).

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Real Estate

In 1998 Laurie and David paid $1.26 million for a home in LA's Pacific Palisades neighborhood. They ultimately purchased two neighboring parcels to put together a roughly 1-acre parcel with sweeping ocean views. Laurie remained in this house after the couple separated in 2007. They listed this home for sale in September 2013 for $15 million, ultimately accepting $12 million in March 2014.

In 2011 Laurie paid 2 million for a half-acre lot in the Pacific Palisades. She proceeded to custom build a 5,000 square foot mansion, with construction concluding in 2013. Laurie listed this home for sale for $8.9 million in March 2024.

Laurie David owns a 14-acre estate in the Hamptons that features seven structures and a second home in Martha's Vineyard. In 2005 and 2009 Laurie received a citation from the Chilmark Conservation Commission for paving over wetlands at her property.

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Environmental Activism

Laurie has described herself as being "obsessed" with global warming and other environmental causes. Laurie was the reason Larry drove a Prius in the early seasons of "Curb Your Enthusiasm. At the time, a super rich celebrity driving a Prius was considered quirky and unusual.

She produced the 2006 Al Gore documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," and has also produced the films "Sour Grapes," "GMO OMG," "Fed Up in 2014," "The Last Animals," "The Biggest Little Farm," and "The Social Dilemma.". She serves as a trustee on the Natural Resources Defense Council and she is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Children's Nature Institute. She authored the books "Stop Global Warming: The Solution Is You!," "The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming," and "The Family Dinner."

Laurie David Foundation

In 2007, David founded the Laurie David Foundation to fund and promote solutions to the climate crisis. The foundation has supported numerous initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. This venture has allowed David to broaden her impact and support a wide range of projects aimed at creating a sustainable future.

Private Jet Usage

As a vocal environmentalist, Laurie David has been criticized for her usage of private jets for personal travel. In response to the criticism, Laurie explained to The Guardian:

"Yes, I take a private plane on holiday a couple of times a year, and I feel horribly guilty about it. I probably shouldn't do it. But the truth is, I'm not perfect. This is not about perfection. I don't expect anybody else to be perfect either. That's what hurts the environmental movement – holding people to a standard they cannot meet. That just pushes people away."