Dame Maggie Smith's net worth and fortune left to sons after Harry ...

Dame Maggie Smith, who passed away at the age of 89, reportedly left behind a substantial fortune. The internationally acclaimed actress had a career that spanned 64 years in the acting industry, amassing a wealth worth millions.

According to Equity Atlas, by 2024, the mother-of-two had accumulated a net worth of $40 million (£31.4m), a testament to her distinguished career marked by critically acclaimed performances. Her wealth was also boosted by her off-screen roles.

In 2021, the Daily Mail reported that Dame Maggie earned over £2.3 million, possibly linked to her role in Downton Abbey, marking it as one of the most prosperous years in her career. Downton Abbey: A New Era in 2021 was the second instalment of the spin-off feature films based on the ITV series.

Since its inception in 2010, Dame Maggie had been an integral part of the Downton Abbey saga, continuing to portray the matriarch Violet Crawley with dignity. She also made millions from other aspects of her career, reports the Irish Star.

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The accounts of the actress's company - Dame Margaret Cross Productions - showed a profit of £1.6 million. This figure comes after accounting for £1.6 million in bills, as per the Daily Mail, reports the Mirror.

Dame Maggie first took to the stage at the tender age of 17, captivating audiences in the West End and later on Broadway, while also expanding her talents into television. Her portrayal of the sharp-tongued Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series, acting alongside a young Daniel Radcliffe, skyrocketed her to global stardom with a performance that remains etched in the minds of fans.

Esteemed by older generations for her diverse and exceptional performances, Dame Maggie has also won over new fans, cementing her place as an A-list star. She continued to shine in the spotlight with her key role in the beloved series Downton Abbey during the 2010s.

As per The List, she holds the title of the wealthiest member of the Downton Abbey ensemble. It is anticipated that her sons, Chris Larkin, aged 57, and Toby Stephens, aged 55, will inherit her fortune.

After parting ways with Robert Stephens, the father of her children, in 1975, Dame Maggie found love again with playwright Beverley Cross, marrying him the same year. Their union lasted until his passing in 1998.

Later embracing the delights of grandmotherhood, she is said to have used her wealth to support her grandchildren's educational endeavours. Dame Maggie made waves in a 2014 interview with The Daily Telegraph when she humorously dubbed her substantial Harry Potter earnings as "her pension".

Dame Maggie Smith: A Celebration is on ITV1 tonight at 8.35pm