Netflix’s Bridgerton is based on the hugely popular book series of the same name, and author Julia Quinn is thrilled with the love the show has received. But “love” isn’t the only thing that’s making Julia happy. Book sales have also been on the rise since Bridgerton first debuted on Christmas Day 2020.
So this means that Julia’s net worth must have skyrocketed. Find out all about her earnings and net worth as this article continues.
Julia Quinn Net Worth: How Rich Is the Bridgerton Author?
Bridgerton author Julia Quinn boasted a net worth of over $10 million in 2022.
But it’s not just her Bridgerton sales that make it to the top of the bestseller lists. Julia has written several bestselling romance novels over her decades of writing. However, we have to admit that the Bridgerton series accounts for more than half of her net worth.
One fan even estimated her total book sales to be around $23 million (excluding taxes).
The first Bridgerton book was published on January 5, 2000. And luckily, the book has been adapted into a series on Netflix. That’s right! According to Shonda Rhimes (Bridgerton producer), she “stumbled upon” the book while on vacation when she ran out of books to read.
So after reading the first series, Shonda knew she had to bring it to life. So she called Julia’s agent, and it all happened from there.
A few years later, Bridgerton season 1 then aired on Netflix on December 25, 2020, and within a month, it had reached 82 million households streaming it. And it’s not just women who watch or read Bridgerton, Julia explains. The author claims that men make up 11.8% of her fan base. However, she also admits that most of them say, “I watch it because my wife, girlfriend, or sister is watching it.”
Bridgerton season 2 aired on March 25, 2022 and is more popular than ever. According to Julia, this season will also challenge the perception of television viewers and the love story between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) will be an interesting story.
How much is Julia Quinn paid for the Bridgerton series?
Julia Quinn’s deal with Bridgerton isn’t public. However, we do know that show creator Shonda Rhimes signed a $150 million deal with Netflix in 2017.
According to Julia, she “gave up creative control over her story.”
Books by Julia Quinn
Julia Quinn has over 40 books including the eight-part historical romance series Bridgerton.
List of books that have the Bridgerton series are — The Duke and I (all about the fake relationship between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset), The Viscount Who Loved Me (the hot sequel to Bridgerton), Romancing Mister Bridgerton (the fourth book in the series), An Offer From a Gentleman (the third book in the series), Just Like Heaven (the first book in the series), To Sir Phillip, With Love (where Eloise Bridgerton and the moody Sir Phillip get engaged), When He Was Wicked (Francesca and Michael’s romance), It’s In His Kiss (all about Gareth St. Clair), and On the Way to the Wedding (the final book).
Julia’s other notable works include The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, Because of Miss Bridgerton (a spin-off of Bridgerton), What Happens in London, Ten Things I Love About You, A Night Like This, The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband, The Sum of All Kisses, The Lost Duke of Wyndham and How to Marquis.
When will Julia Quinn’s new book come out?
Julia Quinn’s new book “Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron” is due out May 10, 2022.
If you’ve read “It’s In His Kiss” and “What Happens in London” before, you might be familiar with this upcoming novel. “I had so much fun with this book-within-a-book,” Julia shares.
In general, this book is based on short stories that appear in several of Julia’s novels and are loved by her characters when they read them.
The book’s summary reads: “Born into a happy family tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth uses her wits to survive a series of bizarre ordeals.”
Related FAQs
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What do we know about Julia Quinn’s family?
Quinn comes from a Jewish family of six — her father, mother, herself, and three sisters (Emily, Abigail, and Ariana).
Sadly, Julia lost her father Steve Cotler and sister Ariana Elise “Iana” Cotler in a car accident in June 2021. The accident reportedly happened “because a catering company failed to secure its goods and duffel bags and dumped them on the highway. And because a semi-truck driver thought nothing of driving while his blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit.”
Steve was 76 at the time, and Ariana was 37.
Additionally, it is reported that Julia’s parents divorced long ago.
Currently, as of 2022, Julia lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband Dr. Paul Pottinger and two children.
According to the author, she first met her future husband in 1988 and it was love at first sight. The two later married in June 1996.
Julia is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) tall.
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Where did Julia Quinn receive her education?
She graduated from Hotchkiss and went on to Harvard to earn a degree in Art History. After receiving a degree in Architectural History in 1992, she attended Yale School of Medicine.
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Does Julia Quinn use Instagram?
Yes, find Julia on Instagram @juliaquinnauthor.
Also, here is her Facebook @AuthorJuliaQuinn.