As “Blue Bloods” prepares to conclude its run in 2024, the cast’s salaries have significantly decreased compared to earlier seasons. This beloved CBS procedural will wrap up with a two-part season airing in February, with the second part scheduled for the fall. Despite being one of CBS’s top five shows, the series faced challenges in securing renewal early in 2023, partly due to budget constraints. Reports indicated that the cast, along with other key personnel, took a substantial 25% pay cut to ensure the show’s 14th season could move forward, helping to keep hundreds of crew members employed. In this case, it’s clear that the actors prioritized the well-being of the team over their own financial gains.
This commitment to supporting everyday workers isn’t new for the cast. In 2020, Donnie Wahlberg revealed that Tom Selleck participated in the #2020TipChallenge, leaving a generous $2,020 tip inspired by Wahlberg’s initiative. Selleck wrote a heartfelt note to the server, expressing his hopes for a better year. Given his financial standing, he was certainly capable of such a grand gesture.
Tom Selleck Tops the Net Worth Chart
No surprises here: Tom Selleck ranks as the wealthiest member of the “Blue Bloods” cast. Despite the recent salary cuts, Selleck remains the highest earner on the show, previously pulling in an impressive $200,000 per episode, translating to over $4 million per season based on a typical 22-episode run. Even before joining “Blue Bloods,” Selleck had built a substantial fortune, reportedly earning $500,000 per episode during his “Magnum P.I.” heyday—equivalent to about $1.2 million today. Currently, his net worth stands at around $45 million, and he enjoys a quieter life on an avocado farm, emphasizing family over Hollywood glitz. In 2020, he reflected on this balance, stating, “I’ve always treasured the balance between work and time with my family. It’s always about them.”
Bridget Moynahan and Donnie Wahlberg: Kindred Spirits
While Selleck leads in wealth, both Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan boast impressive net worths of $25 million each, placing them as the second-richest cast members. Wahlberg actively uses his resources to support charities, such as Target’s Heroes and Helpers, motivated by his own experiences growing up in a less fortunate household. He shared with Celebuzz, “There’s a fulfillment in that that’s really hard to explain.”
Interestingly, Wahlberg and Moynahan are also connected to individuals with staggering fortunes: Mark Wahlberg, Donnie’s brother, is worth around $400 million, and Moynahan’s former partner, Tom Brady, is estimated to be worth $300 million. The two actors share more than just financial success; they also resonate with each other’s personal journeys. Wahlberg noted their parallel experiences as single parents navigating the dating world, stating, “Bridget, who’s my closest friend on the show and in real life, and I have walked these parallel journeys. We’ve become quite close along the way.”
