We know Gabriel Macht as the charming, cocky, and impeccably dressed Harvey Specter from Suits. Very few of us, however, know that he’s been going through the motions of Hollywood since he was a wee little kid. So, who is he really? Macht, as he describes himself, is a man of many. Confident yet self-doubting, focused yet lost in thought, present yet always dreaming.
Having said that, how much of this has translated into wealth? With a career spanning decades and a role that has shaped modern television, we take a closer look at the Suits star and how rich Gabriel Macht really is today.
Growing up and early days in California
Born in the Bronx on January 22, 1972, to Suzanne Victoria Pulie, a museum curator mom and an actor dad in Stephen Macht, Gabriel Macht was surrounded by the arts from the jump. The process of growing up, though, naturally happened in phases. The youngest of four, until age 11, sports were once a big focus for a young Gabriel until they weren’t.
Soccer ended with a terrible fight, and baseball (the 1977 Yankees are his favorite team) ended with too much time on the bench. School didn’t hold much of his interest, but something about storytelling tickled his senses. It was the one thing that felt natural, the place where he felt confident and like he belonged. Raised in California, Macht initially cut his teeth in theater at Beverly Hills High before he decided to work on his skills at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Fine Arts.
Gabriel Macht gets his first taste of Hollywood
Macht made his Hollywood debut at just eight years old, starring in the 1980 dramedy Why Would I Lie?, earning him a Young Artist Award nomination under the name Gabriel Swann. After that early success, however, he took a long break from movies, not returning to the big screen until 1998 with The Object of My Affection and The Adventures of Sebastian Cole.
The early 2000s saw Macht landing bigger roles, including playing Confederate soldier Frank James in American Outlaws and a Navy pilot in Behind Enemy Lines. He also took on a few CIA roles in Bad Company and The Recruit and later stepped into the shoes of musician Gram Parsons in Grand Theft Parsons. From there, he worked alongside major stars like John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson in A Love Song for Bobby Long and played a supporting role in The Good Shepherd.
One of his most notable big-screen moments came in 2008 when he starred as the masked crimefighter in The Spirit, Frank Miller’s adaptation of the Will Eisner comic. He followed that with lead roles in Middle Men, Whiteout, and Love & Other Drugs, as well as a handful of other action and indie films.
Working in television and playing Harvey Specter on Suits
Macht’s television journey also started in the ’90s with guest spots on Beverly Hills, 90210, Spin City, Sex and the City, and a few TV movies. In 2000, he played Hollywood legend William Holden in The Audrey Hepburn Story. It would almost take a decade since then that in 2011, Macht was cast as Harvey Specter in Suits, and there would be no looking back.
The USA Network legal drama quickly became one of the most popular shows on television, running for nine seasons (2011-2019). Unlike typical legal dramas, Suits focused more on character dynamics and office politics rather than just courtroom cases.
Macht’s on-screen chemistry with co-stars Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross), Meghan Markle (Rachel Zane), and Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen) and how well his character had been written and acted out played a big part in the show’s success. Notably, he also directed episodes like Enough is Enough, Season 4, Episode 11, and produced several others.
The series’ success led to global syndication and streaming deals, and even after it ended in 2019, its resurgence on streaming platforms sparked renewed interest, leading to a spin-off in 2025, Suits LA, with Macht making an appearance in the first season.
Gabriel Macht’s net worth and the money from Suits
Macht’s role in Suits was, of course, a career-defining moment. It was also a massive cash cow, a win-win situation for the actor. Macht’s current net worth sits at $8 million (via Celebrity Net Worth), which he shares with his wife, fellow actor Jacinda Barrett. Although his exact salary per episode has not been officially disclosed, industry estimates suggest he earned between $50,000 and $100,000 per episode during the early seasons.
By the later seasons, his earnings likely increased to around $500,000 per episode, considering his producer credits and the show’s popularity. Not bad for a guy who spends half his time dunking on Louis Litt. He made a fortune playing Harvey Specter in Suits, but surprisingly, he isn’t the richest star on the show.
Despite earning the highest paycheck among his co-stars, his net worth is much lower than Meghan Markle’s, who went on to marry into British royalty. In comparison, Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty made about $60,000 per episode, while Gina Torres and Meghan Markle earned around $50,000. But Markle, thanks to her marriage to Prince Harry, now boasts a staggering $60 million net worth – far beyond any of her former castmates.
Since Suits ended in 2019, Macht has taken a break from acting, but it is not like the money has stopped flowing in. On top of their salaries, actors on long-running TV shows often receive residuals from reruns and streaming platforms.
Gabriel Macht’s investments and life after Suits: What’s he up to in 2025?
Since Suits wrapped, and with a minor appearance in episode four of Suits LA, Gabriel Macht has taken a step back from Hollywood, opting for something a tad quieter. He’s currently focused on producing and developing content for streaming platforms.
Outside of showbiz, however, he has made investments in real estate, appeared in promotional content for brands like Mi Casa Residences in Dubai and Bear Fight Whiskey, and earns around $34k per month through endorsements on Instagram.
Macht is also reported to own a $3.5 million mansion in Los Angeles, a $2 million New York apartment, and an Australian beach house worth approximately $1.8 million. He’s not the kind of guy who flaunts wealth, but a little indulgence in luxury does not hurt. He is reported to own a Tesla Model X, a Porsche 911, and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. On the personal front, Gabriel Macht has always kept things low-key and has been married to Jacinda Barrett since 2004.
Barrett first gained fame on the reality TV show The Real World in 1995 before fully transitioning into acting, landing roles in The Human Stain, Ladder 49, and The Last Kiss, as well as a main role in Netflix’s Bloodline and a recurring spot on Suits. The couple shares two kids, Satine and Luca, and splits their time between California and Australia.
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