Idris Elba’s Net Worth: How the British Star Became a Hollywood Powerhouse

In addition to becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, Idris Alba is a producer, musician, and DJ. Idris’ journey into the entertainment industry began in his hometown of London. He first gained attention in the late 1990s with television roles in various UK productions. He appeared in the soap opera Family Affairs, the television serial Ultraviolet, and the medical drama Dangerfield. However, his breakthrough came when he landed the role of Russell "Stringer" Bell in The Wire.

Since then, Idris has not slowed down. He has appeared in a string of successful movies and re-launched his music career. The entertainer is now rolling in dough, and his net worth is continuing to grow. Here is a look at how Idris built his fortune.

Idris’ diverse career has contributed to an estimated net worth of $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Idris’ sizeable net worth is to be expected, as the actor has been putting in the work for decades. He has appeared in numerous high-grossing films. His role as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe shook the table. The film grossed over $2 billion globally, making it one of the highest-grossing films of all time, per Box Office Mojo. Idris also lent his voice to the tiger Shere Khan in The Jungle Book live-action/CGI adaptation, earning approximately $966.6 million worldwide.

Idris also has an established career as a DJ, performing under the moniker DJ Big Driis. His venture into DJing began in 1991 when he started spinning at London nightclubs. Over the years, DJ Big Driis has graced numerous stages. In 2019, he delivered a memorable set at Coachella, marking a huge milestone in his music career. He also contributed an hour-long DJ set for the video game Cyberpunk 2077.

“DJing invigorates me,” he told The Talks. “When you are DJing, you don’t have that control, you have a thousand pieces of energy coming at you and you have to entertain every single one of them. And that is about harmony and synergy, that happens live, it happens right there in the instant.”

In 2017, Idris and Sabrina Dhowre’s paths crossed at a jazz bar. They quickly built a connection and were engaged a year after meeting. Idris proposed to Sabrina during a screening of his directorial debut, Yardie. The heartfelt moment was captured on video, showing Idris kneeling, and presenting a ring to a visibly moved Sabrina. The audience erupted in applause, celebrating the couple's joyous moment.

The couple exchanged vows on April 26, 2019, in a lavish ceremony in Marrakesh, Morocco. Sabrina, of Somali descent, and Idris, with roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana, incorporated elements of their heritage into the wedding.