How Much is Garrett Hedlund Worth?

Currently, the actor and singer Garrett Hedlund has a net worth of over $5 million. He was born in Sweden and began his career in acting at age 10. He starred in several films including A Good Day to Die Hard and the Disney Channel show iCarly. He is married to actress Kirsten Dunst and they have one child together. He is also known for his duet with Leighton Meester in the movie The Last Song.

Early life

During his early years, Garrett Hedlund lived on a remote farm in Minnesota. He grew up with his mother and sister, Amanda. He also participated in track and field and American football. He also modeled for Teen Magazine and L.L. Bean.

When Hedlund graduated from high school, he moved to Los Angeles. He took acting classes and worked in a waitress job to support himself. During his time in the entertainment industry, Hedlund has starred in numerous films, including Four Brothers (2005), Tron: Legacy (2010), Pan (2015), and Unbroken (2014). He has been nominated for the Glamor Award, the Best Breakout Male Movie Star in the Teen Choice Awards, and the Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble. He has also recorded several singles, including Beautiful War.

Acting career

During the early days of his acting career, Garrett Hedlund was no doubt the star of several television shows, including When I Was 17. He also starred in some big name movies, such as On the Road and Tron: Legacy. His acting ability has earned him a number of accolades, such as a Young Hollywood Award for Best Actor of the Year (2011).

It was not long before Hedlund moved to Los Angeles to further his career. He attended the prestigious American Film Institute’s acting school, and took private lessons. He began to model for Teen Magazine and L.L. Bean. The following year, he landed a role in a high-profile film, playing a high school football player in the 2004 crime thriller Friday Night Lights.

Relationship with actress Kirsten Dunst

During their relationship, Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund were in great terms, though they weren’t on the same page about their future. The duo split in April 2016, but they appeared happy.

In the beginning, the duo appeared to be engaged. But after some “rocky months,” they decided to break up. Although they were still on good terms, a source said it was sad.

Before their breakup, Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund briefly had a romantic affair. They shared a fling in the summer of 2014. In September, they started a full-fledged relationship.

After their relationship ended, they started dating other actors. Kirsten Dunst’s first boyfriend was Johnny Borrell, and she later dated Tobey Maguire, Ben Foster, and Jake Gyllenhaal. In the meantime, she acted in films such as Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, The Bell Jar, The Virgin Suicides, and Elizabethtown. She was also featured in the Spider-Man movie franchise.

Duet with Leighton Meester

‘Country Strong’ has a country soundtrack featuring music from Chris Young, Ronnie Dunn, Tim McGraw, Sara Evans, and others. And it has a star studded cast led by Gwyneth Paltrow and Garrett Hedlund. In addition to their starring roles, Hedlund and Meester also sing multiple songs on the big screen.

The official ‘Country Strong’ soundtrack is available for purchase today. It includes a collection of tracks from artists such as Chris Young, Hank Williams Jr., and Faith Hill. The album was produced by Luke Wooten, and a digital download was released on December 21, 2010. The ‘Country Strong’ soundtrack has earned Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

There is a ‘Gatsby’ type of storyline in ‘Country Strong’ wherein a rising singer-songwriter (Beau Hutton) and a fallen country superstar (Gwyneth Paltrow) fall in love. The film is inspired by the real-life issues of popstar Britney Spears.

Family

Despite the fact that Garrett Hedlund is famous for his roles in movies like Tron: Legacy, On the Road, and Country Strong, he’s also a talented musician. He’s a big fan of punk rock, and has even been known to play violin while shooting the film Eragon. In 2010, Hedlund released the music album Country Strong.

Hedlund’s mother is Norwegian/German and his father is Swedish. He was raised on a beef cattle farm in Minnesota. Hedlund’s parents divorced when he was young, but he still lived with his father.

Hedlund moved to Los Angeles when he was 18 years old. He worked as a waiter in Arizona to help pay for his acting lessons. He also had a stint as a model for L.L.Bean, Inc. Before he started acting, Hedlund was a wrestler and ice skater. He’s currently dating actress Kirsten Dunst.