Jared Leto Bio, Net Worth, Family, Partner, Movies, Wiki

Jared Leto, born on December 26, 1971, in Bossier City, Louisiana, USA, is an American actor and musician. He received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Dallas Buyers Club (2013). Additionally, Leto co-founded and fronted the widely acclaimed alternative rock band 30 Seconds to Mars.

In addition to his acting career, Leto is a singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and primary songwriter for the American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, which he co-founded with his brother Shannon Leto in 1998. The band's debut album, "30 Seconds to Mars," was released in 2002. However, they achieved global fame and popularity with their second album, "A Beautiful Lie," in 2005. By 2013, the band had released four successful albums, all of which garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim. Leto also ventured into directing with the 2012 documentary "Artifact."

Where did Jared Leto grow up?

Jared Leto was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, to Constance Leto and Tony L. Bryant. His parents divorced during his childhood, and he and his older brother, Shannon Leto, lived with their mother and maternal grandparents. His father remarried but tragically took his own life when Jared was eight years old. Jared holds American nationality and comes from a diverse ethnic background, including English, Cajun/French, Irish, German, and Scottish, with traces of Spanish, Dutch, and Mi’kmaq First Nations ancestry. He celebrated his 50th birthday on December 26, 2021, under the sign of Capricorn, and follows the Christian faith.

Regarding his education, Leto initially dropped out of 10th grade but later returned to focus on his studies at the private Emerson Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. Driven by a growing passion for filmmaking, he transferred to the School of Visual Arts in New York City and also attended Philadelphia University.

Has Jared Leto won the awards?

Leto won the Academy Award for the best supporting actor for his role as a transgendered woman named Rayon in the film ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ in 2014. All in all, he has 68 wins and 119 nominations to his name. He won the Golden Globe in 2014 and the AAFCA Award in 2013. Some other award nominations that he has garnered are the Bravo Otto Germany, Best Music Video Award, CFCA Award, Dorian Award, and others. Furthermore, he has won the EDA Award, the Austin Film Critics Award, ACCA, BFCC Award, BOFCA Award, and more.

Is Jared Leto dating someone or not?

Jared Leto, who remains unmarried, has been romantically linked with several women, including Cameron Diaz from "Charlie’s Angels," Scarlett Johansson from "The Avengers," Ashley Olsen, and singers Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, and Halsey. Recently, his relationship with Valery Kaufman has shown signs of becoming more serious, with the couple being spotted together sporadically since July 2017. They have been seen together in February 2018, February 2020, and September 2020. Kaufman has also met Leto's family, suggesting a deepening bond between them.

Apart from his personal life, Leto is actively involved in humanitarian efforts. He supports various charities, notably Habitat for Humanity. During times of natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, Leto and his bandmates make it a priority to raise funds and contribute to relief efforts.

How much is Jared Leto's net worth?

Jared Leto, the actor and musician, has amassed significant wealth throughout his career. As of 2022, his estimated net worth is $100 million. His primary sources of income are his acting and singing careers.

Leto owns several properties in Los Angeles. In June 2017, Variety reported that he sold one of his LA homes to British sisters Cara Delevingne and Poppy Delevingne for $2.05 million, which was $51,000 more than its asking price. He had purchased the house in 2006 for $1.65 million.

In 2015, Leto purchased a former Los Angeles Military Compound for $5 million. The property spans 50,000 square feet and includes 8 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.

In February 2022, Leto appeared in Gucci's "Love Parade" ad campaign alongside Jungjae Lee, Liu Wen, Miley Cyrus, and others.

How tall Jared Leto is?

Regarding Jared Leto's physical attributes, he stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall (175 cm) and weighs approximately 69 kg (152 pounds). He has light brown hair, and blue eyes, and wears size 11 shoes (US).