According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lily Rabe net worth is estimated to be around $4 million as of 2025. She has significant name recognition for her various roles in the critically acclaimed anthology series American Horror Story, while also maintaining a respectable career in film, television, and theater. Rabe has played roles audiences have loved, such as Misty Day and Sister Mary Eunice in AHS, but she also has leading performances in award-winning, funded covers such as The Undoing and Tell Me Your Secrets, showing off her complex versatility as a performer in Hollywood.
Rabe has even earned awards for writing credits on Broadway and a produced film and has, even further, solidified her craft and eloquence in acting and creative storytelling.
Early Life
Lily Rabe was born on June 29, 1982, in New York City to a family with arts backgrounds—actress (Jill Clayburgh, mother) & renowned playwright (David Rabe, father). She was raised in Bedford, NY, and Lakeville, CT, where we saw her apparent love for performing grow.
Rabe studied dance initially. She did ballet for approximately ten years before falling in love with acting, and even then she always taught dance programs in the summer arts program, but she was truly ignited on stage after watching a performance of a monologue from Crimes of the Heart… Consequently, she shifted her focus and dedicated herself to acting! She subsequently attended Northwestern University, graduating with a degree in theater in 2004.
Career Breakthrough
Rabe made her film debut in the 2001 movie Never Again, which co-starred her mother. Soon after, she was playing leading roles in Mona Lisa Smile (2003), No Reservations (2007), and All Good Things (2010), beginning her emergence in film.
In 2011, she took off when she was cast as Nora Montgomery in Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story: Murder House, which led to her continued appearance in other seasons of AHS with Murphy as well. Most recently, she has returned to AHS as
Sister Mary Eunice (Asylum, 2012-2013)
Misty Day (Coven, 2013-2014; Apocalypse, 2018)
Shelby Miller (Roanoke, 2016)
Aileen Wuornos (Hotel; 2015-2016)
Lavinia Richter (1984, 2019)
Many characters in Double Feature (2021)
Rabe has been a highlight in the series for her engaging and thoughtful performances as her fictitious characters, and she has received great acclaim, both popular and critical.
Television and Film Success
Rabe has also starred in many other television series separate from AHS, including:
Claire Bennigan in The Whispers (2015)
Sylvia Steineitz in The Undoing (2020)
Emma Hall in Tell Me Your Secrets (2021)
Lorena Hickok in The First Lady (2022)
Meg in Shrinking (2023–2024)
Betty Gore in Love & Death (2023)
Dr. Liz Rush appears in Presumed Innocent (2024).
Some of Lily Rabe’s other film credits are Miss Stevens (2016), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2017), Vice (2018), The Tender Bar (2021), Downtown Owl (2023), and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025).
Onstage, she has appeared in several Broadway productions, including Steel Magnolias, Heartbreak House, and The Merchant of Venice. For the latter, Rabe was a Tony Award nominee for acting with Al Pacino.
Awards & Accolades
Things to note:
South by Southwest Jury Award—Best Actress (Miss Stevens, 2016).
Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress (The Practice).
Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress (American Horror Story: Asylum, 2013).
Various nominations, Gold Derby nominations, and OFTA nominations for her work on American Horror Story and Love & Death.
Her comfort moving from stage-to-screen, screen-to-stage, and from role-to-role has made her one of the most highly viewed actresses of her generation.
Personal Life
Since 2014 Lily Rabe has been in a partnership with actor Hamish Linklater, who is known for his starring role in The New Adventures of Old Christine and secondary role in Midnight Mass. They share three children together and co-wrote Direct and act in the film Downtown Owl (2023).
Residence
In 2016 Rabe and Linklater purchased a Los Feliz, Los Angeles, home for $1.9 million and sold the property in 2019 for $2.4 million; the higher selling price speaks to their skill as investors and success in real estate.
Her Legacy
Rabe has spent over twenty years establishing herself as a range performer in genres from Broadway and critically acclaimed dramatic shows to beloved horror shows on television. Rabe will remain a recognizable Los Angeles entertainment name for decades, considering her artistic pedigree, creative versatility, and hard work in her industry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Lily Rabe’s net worth?
Lily Rabe’s net worth is estimated at four million dollars.
What is Lily Rabe known for?
Lily Rabe is recognized for playing three unique characters in the American Horror Story television series: Misty Day, Sister Mary Eunice, and Shelby Miller.
Has Lily Rabe won any awards?
Yes. Lily Rabe won Best Actress (SXSW) for Miss Stevens and was nominated for critics choice awards, Gold Derby awards, and Tony Awards.
Who is Lily Rabe’s partner?
Lily Rabe is in a committed partnership with actor/playwright Hamish Linklater. They share three children together.
Has Lily Rabe participated in any Broadway productions?
Yes! Lily Rabe has performed major roles in Broadway productions, including Steel Magnolias, Seminar, and The Merchant of Venice, for which she received a Tony nomination.
What are some other television shows that Lily Rabe has been in besides American Horror Story?
Lily Rabe has had major roles in other television series, including The Undoing, Tell Me Your Secrets, The First Lady, Shrinking, Love & Death, and Presumed Innocent (2024).
