Profit-and-Loss Case Study: Zooey Deschanel

The checkbook of an even-headed—and now-single—starlet.

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Published Jan 29, 2012

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When Zooey Deschanel split from her husband, Ben Gibbard, earlier this month, she inadvertently revealed the finances of a year in the life of a new starlet, whose big payday will come when her Fox contract for New Girl is renewed (since actors do first seasons more or less on spec). But, like our other case studies, she already understands the tax benefits of a loan-out corp (see here for an explanation). Two divorce lawyers walk us through the checkbook of a surprisingly frugal star.

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