Lynda Carter Net Worth

What Is Lynda Carter's Net Worth?

Lynda Carter is an American actress and singer who has a net worth of $40 million. Lynda Carter is best known for her iconic role as Wonder Woman in the 1970s television series of the same name. After being crowned Miss World USA in 1972, Carter transitioned into acting, landing small roles before achieving stardom in 1975 when she was cast as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman in the ABC/CBS series "Wonder Woman." The show ran for three seasons and turned Carter into a pop culture icon, celebrated for her strength, poise, and empowering portrayal of a female superhero during a time when such roles were rare.

Following her success as Wonder Woman, Carter continued to act in television movies and series throughout the 1980s and 1990s, often playing glamorous or resilient women. She also pursued a career in music, releasing several albums and performing in variety specials. Though she never recaptured the massive popularity of her Wonder Woman days, Carter maintained a steady presence in entertainment, known for her elegance and warmth.

In later years, Carter embraced her legacy as Wonder Woman, appearing at fan conventions, lending her voice to video games, and making cameo appearances in DC films. She also became an advocate for women's rights and various charitable causes. Her influence endures not just through nostalgia but as a trailblazer who helped redefine how female heroes were seen on screen.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Lynda Carter was born on July 24, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the daughter of Colby and Juanita Carter. She is of English and Scots-Irish descent on her father's side, and of Mexican, Spanish, and French descent on her mother's. Lynda has a brother, Vincent, and a sister, Pamela. At the age of five, she made her television debut on "Lew King's Talent Show." While in high school, she joined a pair of bands and played at a lounge in Las Vegas. For college, Carter attended Arizona State University but dropped out to pursue a music career. After singing on tour with The Garfin Gathering, she left in 1972 to follow an acting career.

Back in Arizona, Lynda won a local beauty contest and subsequently drew national attention by winning Miss World USA 1972. Following this, she took acting classes in New York and gave her first television performance in an episode of the police drama "Nakia" in 1974. Afterward, Carter made appearances on the shows "Matt Helm," "Starsky and Hutch," and "Cos."

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"Wonder Woman" and Television Career

Carter was launched to stardom in 1975 when she was cast as the titular Amazonian superhero on the television series "Wonder Woman." The show ran until 1979, first on ABC and then on CBS. During this time, Lynda became sought out by companies for promotional work. In 1977, she signed a modeling contract with Maybelline cosmetics, and in 1979, she was in a commercial for Diet 7Up.

After "Wonder Woman" came to an end, Carter was in numerous made-for-television movies. These included the thriller "Hotline," the biopic "Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess" (in which she portrayed the titular Hollywood actress), the mystery crime thriller "Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All," and the romantic drama "Daddy." In 1984, Lynda starred on the short-lived drama "Partners in Crime," and ten years later, she was the lead of another short-lived program called "Hawkeye." Subsequent television credits include "When Friendship Kills," "A Prayer in the Dark," "Someone to Love Me," "Terror Peak," and "Slayer." Carter has also appeared in episodes of "Law & Order," as well as in episodes of the superhero shows "Smallville" and "Supergirl."

Music Career

In 1978, Carter released her debut album, "Portrait," which included both cover songs and three songs co-written by Lynda. Two of the album's songs were performed by Carter in an episode of "Wonder Woman." Her second album, "At Last," was released over 30 years later in 2009, reaching #10 on the "Billboard" Jazz Albums Chart. This was followed by "Crazy Little Things" in 2011 and "Red, Rock n' Blues" in 2018.

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Film and Media Appearances in the 2000s

Carter started appearing more in films in the 2000s. In 2001, she played Governor Jessman in the comedy "Super Troopers." Later, she portrayed a wash-up beauty queen in the comedy/horror film "The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park." In 2005, Lynda appeared in two major studio films: the Warner Bros. remake of "The Dukes of Hazzard" and the Disney action comedy "Sky High." In the latter, she played the headmistress of a superhero school.

Beyond the screen, Carter has appeared in a number of theatrical productions. In 2005, she played Mama Morton in a production of "Chicago" on London's West End. In 2007, she toured the US with her one-woman cabaret show called "An Evening with Lynda Carter." In addition to performing in person, Lynda has done voiceover work for video games, most notably for the popular series "The Elder Scrolls." She has also lent her voice to "Fallout 4" and "Rage 2."

Personal Life and Advocacy

In 1973, Carter was romantically involved with French singer Michel Polnareff. In 1977, she married her former talent agent Ron Samuels; they divorced in 1982. Following this, in 1984, Lynda wed attorney Robert A. Altman and briefly left Hollywood to join him in Washington, D.C. The couple welcomed two children, James and Jessica. They lived in Potomac, Maryland, in a 20,000-square-foot Georgian-style house they built in 1987. In 2021, Altman passed away due to complications from a medical operation.

Carter also acts as an advocate for many causes. In 2003, after revealing that her mother had irritable bowel syndrome, Lynda started touring the US to raise awareness of the condition. Additionally, she strongly supports abortion rights and LGBTQ equality, appearing as the Grand Marshal at Pride Parades in Phoenix, New York, and Washington, D.C. Due to her past struggles with alcoholism and addiction, Carter also speaks at a variety of events focused on health and wellbeing, sharing her story of rehabilitation and recovery.

Lynda has used her fame as "Wonder Woman" to continue to effect change. In 2016 on the 75th anniversary of the character's first appearance, Carter appeared alongside fellow "Wonder Woman" actress Gal Gadot, director Patty Jenkins, DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson, and UN Under-Secretary General Cristina Gallach at the United Nations. They used the character as an example to advance gender equality and female empowerment.

Real Estate

Over the years, Lynda Carter has made several notable real estate moves reflecting both luxury and long-term investment. In 2021, she purchased a four-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom condo at the prestigious Four Seasons Residences at the Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, paying approximately $15 million for the oceanfront property. The 3,844-square-foot unit featured sweeping views and high-end amenities. In June 2025, Carter sold the condo for $19.5 million, earning a substantial profit and highlighting the continued strength of South Florida's luxury real estate market. Earlier in her life, during the late 1980s, Carter sold an 18-acre ranch in Malibu for around $2 million.

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