Stormy Daniels Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Discovering Stormy Daniels’ Financial Status

With an estimated net worth of $250 thousand, Stormy Daniels is recognized as an American adult film actress, writer, and director. Her rise to international fame in 2018 was primarily due to a revelation that she had received $130,000 just before the 2016 presidential election to maintain secrecy about a 2006 encounter with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Following this notorious incident, Stormy earned $800,000 for her book “Full Disclosure,” published in October 2018. She later accused her former lawyer, Michael Avenatti, of misappropriating $300,000 from the book deal.

Back in June 2022, Avenatti was convicted on multiple counts related to fraud and embezzlement, receiving a 14-year sentence, four years of which stemmed from the $300,000 he took from Stormy. After an unsuccessful 2018 libel case against Donald Trump, Stormy was instructed to pay $293,000 for his legal fees. Despite losing an appeal, the total amount owed to Trump eventually rose to $600,000. Stormy has adamantly refused to make any payments thus far. In September 2019, she received $450,000 in relation to an unjust arrest in Ohio a year prior. Additionally, she earned $100,000 from NBC for her involvement in a documentary. At a heated 2024 cross-examination during Trump’s hush money trial in NYC, Stormy was directly asked why she hadn’t settled the $600,000 debt, to which she countered:

“I lack the financial capacity to fulfill such an obligation, and due to my belief that it is unjust.”

Originally named Stephanie Gregory but also known as Stephanie Clifford, Stormy’s career began at age 17 when she started stripping after being persuaded by a friend following a guest performance. She quickly earned substantially more in one night than her usual weekly pay from her daytime job answering phones. Post high school, she transitioned into regular stripping gigs at clubs, earning an average of $300 per night. Subsequently, she upgraded to larger clubs across Texas and Louisiana, often raking in over $1000 in tips on 3-4 nights weekly.

At 23, Stormy made the leap to adult films and secured a contract with Wicked Pictures. Initial contracts for promising newcomers typically range around $75,000 annually, which was later increased to $250,000 for her subsequent contract. Since 2004, Stormy has been a director at Wicked, creating, directing, and producing numerous adult films over the past decade.

Stormy Daniels has garnered multiple accolades for her work in the adult film industry and has been inaugurated into the AVN, NightMoves, and XRCO Halls of Fame. Beyond her cinematic endeavors, Daniels has contemplated a political career, toying with the idea of challenging incumbent David Vitter in the 2010 Louisiana Senate election. Having appeared in over 180 adult films and produced more than 65, Stormy is currently retired from adult acting but continues to showcase her talents as a featured dancer in strip clubs nationwide.

The Donald Trump Controversy

In July 2006, an encounter occurred between Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump following a celebrity golf event in Lake Tahoe. Notably, this encounter transpired shortly after the birth of Trump’s son with wife Melania Trump.

While Stormy initially denied the affair, the situation took a turn in February 2018 when she filed a lawsuit against Trump, asserting that their initial agreement lacked proper documentation for confidentiality. This legal dispute unveiled Stormy’s reception of $130,000 from Michael Cohen, Trump’s personal attorney.

By March 2018, Stormy offered to return the $130,000 in exchange for the liberty to publicly discuss their alleged affair, with her representation now handled by the embattled Michael Avenatti.

InIn a 2018 interview on “60 Minutes,” Daniels mentioned that she had only engaged in sexual activity with Donald once and that she signed a non-disclosure agreement following a threat she received while with her infant daughter in 2011. During August 2018, Cohen confessed that he had indeed paid Stormy the hush money after being directed to do so by Trump.

Early Life

Born as Stephanie Gregory on March 17, 1979, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Stormy Daniels went through her parents’ divorce at the age of four, where her mother, Sheila, managed a trucking company while raising her. During her formative years, she engaged in activities such as horse riding lessons and dance classes, alongside working at a riding stable while attending Scotlandville Magnet High School, from which she graduated in 1997.

Career

At the age of 17, Stephanie started her career in stripping and adopted the stage name Stormy Daniels. She selected “Stormy” as an homage to Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx naming his daughter Storm, and “Daniels” was inspired by a Jack Daniel’s advertisement slogan. Beginning at Baton Rouge’s Gold Club, she eventually became one of Continental Theatrical Agency’s featured entertainers in September 2000. There, she crossed paths with adult film actress Devon Michaels, who introduced Stormy to Los Angeles shoots for Sin City and Wicked Pictures. This led to her co-starring with Devon in a scene for Sin City and meeting Brad Armstrong at a Wicked Pictures shoot, who extended Stormy an invitation to stay at his home. This kickstarted her journey of appearing in numerous adult films, ultimately landing the lead role in Wicked Pictures’ “Heat” in July 2002, which led to an exclusive contract with the company that September.

Her talent was recognized with the Best New Starlet Award at the 2004 AVN Awards, propelling her into directing for Wicked Pictures that same year. Over the span of 2004 to 2018, Daniels directed over 90 films and received 14 AVN Award nominations in 2014 alone for her directorial work. In 2018, she embarked on the “Make America Horny Again” tour, performing at strip clubs nationwide, and published her memoir, “Full Disclosure,” later the same year. Beyond her adult film contributions, Stormy has made appearances in various feature films and television shows, including “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), “Knocked Up” (2007), “Dirt” (2007), and “Saturday Night Live” (2018).

Personal Life

Stormy, who identifies as bisexual, has been married five times. Her first marriage was to fellow adult film actor Pat Myne on August 29, 2003, where she adopted the “Daniels” surname.

The couple divorced in 2005; Pat’s legal surname is Clifford.

Daniels married actor/producer Michael Mosny (aka Mike Moz) on November 4, 2007. In July 2009, she was charged with domestic violence after allegedly hitting Mike, leading to their divorce later that year.

In 2011, Daniels had a daughter named Caiden with musician/adult film actor Glendon Crain (aka Brendon Miller). She and Glendon tied the knot on November 25, 2015. However, Glendon filed for divorce in July 2018 citing adultery and requested full custody of Caiden. The court ruled in favor of joint custody the following month.

Stormy was arrested in July 2018 for allegedly fondling patrons at Sirens Gentlemen’s Club in Columbus, Ohio. The charges were dismissed as she was exempt from the state’s “no touching” law, leading to a $2 million lawsuit against the police department in January 2019. It was settled for $450,000 in September 2019.

In 2022, Daniels married adult actor Barrett Blade.

Real Estate

In 2014, Stormy and Glendon Crain purchased a home in Forney, Texas, for $215,000. The property was listed for sale in 2020 for $352,000 and was sold in January 2021.

Barrett Blade acquired a 2.2-acre property in Dunnellon, Florida, for $535,000 in June 2022.

Awards and Honors

Daniels has been honored with various awards throughout her career, including multiple AVN, XRCO, and XBIZ Awards, as well as F.A.M.E. and NightMoves Awards. She received the Positive Image Award from the Free Speech Coalition and was inducted into several Halls of Fame. May 23, 2018, was proclaimed “Stormy Daniels Day” in West Hollywood, California, and she was bestowed a key to the city by Mayor John Duran.