The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary brought together some of the show's greatest stars for one night only. Perhaps no other SNL alumni have reached the same heights as Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell. So which comedy icon has a higher net worth?
Murphy and Ferrell were both centerpieces of their respective casts. They comedy taste helped define Saturday Night Live during their eras. And both left SNL to develop lucrative movie careers that continue to this day.
Thanks to Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special, Murphy and Ferrell even got to share the stage in a sketch. It was a nice reminder of how many stars SNL has created and what sketch comedy can look like when two all-time greats are front and center.
What is Eddie Murphy's net worth in 2025?
Eddie Murphy, 63, left Saturday Night Live as arguably comedy's biggest draw. His stand-up comedy tour earned him millions, and he became one of the highest paid actors of his era.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Murphy's current net worth stands at an estimated $200 million. That fortune has been steadily building since the 1980s.
By 1982, Murphy was earning a reported $30,000 per episode on Saturday Night Live. That's the equivalent of about $98,000 in 2025.
The comedian has earned an estimated $300 in movie salary over his career, including $14 million for Beverly Hills Cop and $60 million total for Nutty Professor 2. In 2019, Netflix paid Murphy $70 to stream specials and other projects.
What is Will Ferrell's net worth in 2025?
Will Ferrell, 57, followed a similar blueprint to Eddie Murphy after leaving Saturday Night Live. While Ferrell isn't a stand-up comedian, he supplemented his income by producing films and TV shows in which he didn't star.
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Ferrell's net worth to be $160 million in 2025. That's just under Murphy's valuation, making him the wealthier Saturday Night Live alum.
By 2001, Ferrell's SNL salary topped $365,000. He soon became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, earning upwards of $20 million per film by the late 2000s.
Ferrell's producing credits include the hit HBO series Eastbound & Down and Succession. He's also a part owner of the MLS franchise Los Angeles FC.
What's next for Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell?
It's no surprise that Eddie Murphy and Will Ferrell have busy schedules coming up over the next few years. There's a reason their net worths stand where they do.
Murphy's upcoming projects include The Pickup co-starring Pete Davidson, a Pink Panther reboot, and Shrek 5.
Ferrell is even busier thanks to his producing credits. He'll produce and star in the Netflix series Golf, executive produce a Totally Spies! live action series, and star in the comedy Street Justice.