American actress Raquel Welch has passed away at the age of 82. We take a look at her 2023 net worth and career amid the news.
The Hollywood celebrity passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 15, after a short illness, TMZ has reported.
As many mourn the loss of the iconic actress and model, we explore her early beginnings in Hollywood, 2023 net worth, and movie roles.
What is Raquel Welch’s 2023 net worth?
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Raquel Welch had a net worth of $40 million (around £33m) at the time of her passing.
Raquel had a celebrated acting career with strong roles in feature films and cameos in television shows. Her career spanned over 50 years and she appeared in over 50 television series and 30 films.
The iconic star rose to prominence in Hollywood after starring in the sci-fi movie Fantastic Voyage after which she landed a contract with 20th Century Fox.
She then starred in the British fantasy film One Million Years B.C. (1966) and later appeared in the 1968 detective movie Lady in Cement with Frank Sinatra.
Raquel nearly landed a role in the James Bond franchise after she was tested in the 1965 movie Thunderball with Sean Connery.
Raquel Welch: Career and awards
Raquel has also made several cameo appearances in television shows, including Seinfeld, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and Spin City.
Her accolades include a Golden Globe award for her role in the 1974 film The Three Musketeers and a nomination for best actress in a television film in the 1987 Right to Die.
Outside of her acting career, Welch launched her own line of wigs with HairUWare. The products are still sold across the world in 2023.
She played Mrs. Windham Vandermark in Legally Blonde where Reese Witherspoon’s Elle Woods meets her character at a spa club.
Reese remembered Raquel for being “elegant, professional, and glamorous” in a poignant tribute shared on Twitter.
So sad to hear about Raquel Welch's passing. I loved working with her on Legally Blonde. She was elegant , professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her home. 🕊️ Sending love to her family and her many fans ❤️
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) February 15, 2023
Tributes paid to actress
Tributes have poured in honor of the Hollywood icon after the sad news of her passing.
A tribute on Miss Piggy’s Twitter page read: “Raquel Welch was one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever worked with. Performing a duet with her on The Muppet Show helped [me] become the W-O-M-A-N I am today! We’ll never forget vous, Raquel!”
Melissa Joan Hart wrote on Instagram: “From her Hall of Gratuitous Praise to her bonbons, we had a lot of fun that week on the show and I was given an inside peek at the life of a glamorous icon. Rest well, Aunty!”
TCM said: “We are deeply saddened to hear the loss of beloved screen legend Raquel Welch. Her memorable performances captured the spirit of a generation, and her icon status will endure as we continue to celebrate her rich legacy.”
