Net Worth and Salary of Samira Wiley

American actress Samira Wiley’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 Million, as per the celebrity net worth. Similarly, as a successful actress, she makes around $4,85,000 annually.

Samira Wiley’s professional career as an actress has earned her a good living. Wiley’s career began with her role in “The Sitter” in 2011, and she has worked her way up to becoming a cast member of the popular TV series “Orange Is the New Black.”

Early Life

American actress Samira Wiley is best known for her role as Poussey Washington in Netflix’s comedy-drama series “Orange Is the New Black” (2013–2019).

Samira Wiley was born in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 1987. Samira Denise Wiley is her birth name. Her nationality is American. Wiley is of African-American ethnicity, and her zodiac sign is Aries.

Samira was born as one of three children to her parents, Dennis W. Wiley (father) and Christine Wiley (mother).

She was raised in their hometown alongside her two siblings, Joshua Wiley and Aiyana Ma’at, where she attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

Samira, who has been interested in acting since a young age, decided to pursue a career in acting and graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City in 2010. While at the Juilliard School, she received training in theater performance and worked primarily in theater.

Samira Wiley’s Wife Lauren Morelli

Samira Wiley is a married woman, having married her love, Lauren Morelli. Morelli is an American producer, screenwriter, and director best known for creating Orange Is the New Black. Morelli began dating Wiley after her divorce from Steve Basil in 2014, whom she met at the start of the series.

After months of dating, they got engaged on October 4, 2016, and married on March 25, 2017. They’ve been together for four years. They have been supportive of the LGBT community as well as same-sex marriage.

Body Measurements

Samira Wiley is a stunning woman in her 30s with a well-kept body. She is 5ft. 3in. (1.60m) tall and weighs approximately 58kg (128 lbs).

She has a strong personality, which is reflected in her body measurements, which are 33-26-32 inches. She has brown-skinned skin, bald hair, and dark brown eyes.

Professional Career of Samira Wiley

• Samira Wiley began her career in 2011 with her first major acting role as Tina in the feature film “The Sitter.”
• The following year, she played Maria in The Public Theater’s production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost.”
• In 2013, she made her breakthrough as Poussey Washington in the TV series “Orange Is the New Black.” She was on the show for 6 years, until 2019.
• In 2014, she portrayed Annie Bell in the crime film “Rob the Mob.”
• In 2015, she had a minor role in the crime drama series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
• In 2016, she provided the voice of Michonne, the main character in the video game “The Walking Dead: Michonne.”
• During the same year, she appeared in films such as “37” and “Nerve,” as well as television shows such as “The Catch” and “You’re the Worst.”
• Since 2017, she has played Moira in the Hulu dystopian drama series “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
• The following year, she starred as Vanessa in the film “Detroit.”
• She also played Jessica Mathers in “Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television” for ten episodes.
• Her recent television appearances include “Drunk History,” “Will & Grace,” “Night on Earth,” and “Equal.”
• She has also modeled for several magazines, including the cover and editorial for Maniac Magazine’s 2014 issue.
• She was also featured on the cover of Out magazine’s 2014 issue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much Samira Wiley earns?

⇒Samira Wiley earns around $4,85,000 annually as an American actress.

How old is Samira Wiley?

⇒According to her birthdate on April 15, 1987, Samira is currently 36 years old.

Who is Samira Wiley’s Wife

⇒Samira is married to Lauren Morelli who is best recognized as the writer of Orange Is the New Black

Net Worth of Samira Wiley

⇒Samira has an estimated net worth of $3 Million.

What is Samira Wiley Famous For?

⇒American actress and model Samira is best recognized for her performance as a Poussey Washington in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.