Michael Sheen Says He Has Given Away Almost All His Money

Welsh actor Michael Sheen has revealed that he has given away almost all the money he has earned throughout his career, explaining that personal wealth has never been a major priority. The 57-year-old, who appears on the BBC series The Celebrity Traitors, discussed his approach to money, family responsibilities, and parenthood in an interview with Saga magazine.

Sheen said his attitude toward wealth has remained largely unchanged since he was 18, despite having earned substantial sums during his acting career. He explained that he has parted with most of his earnings, whether through deliberate decisions or circumstances that led him to give the money away.

Reflecting on his early adulthood, Sheen said, "At 18, I didn’t care whether I had money or not."

The actor acknowledged that his career had provided significant financial opportunities, but said accumulating wealth was never his primary concern.

"I’ve been very lucky that I’ve been able to earn a lot of money, but either on purpose or accidentally, I’ve ended up giving pretty much all of it away."

Despite his approach to personal wealth, Sheen emphasized that he wants to ensure his family has a secure home and the financial stability needed to live comfortably. He said his priorities at 57 remain consistent with the outlook he had as a teenager.

"I want to make sure my family are all right and we’ve got a roof over our heads and all the rest of it, but I do feel the same way at 57 as I did at 18 about this," Sheen said.

Sheen has three children: Lily Mo Sheen, 27, whom he shares with actress Kate Beckinsale, and Lyra, six, and Mabli, four, with his partner, Anna Lundberg.

He also discussed how becoming a parent has fundamentally changed his perspective on life, identifying fatherhood as a defining influence on his personal outlook.

"My experience of life is completely different for having been a parent."

Sheen has previously described himself as a not-for-profit individual, reflecting his commitment to directing personal resources toward social causes. According to the source report, he sold property to finance a homelessness project and used £100,000 of his own money to help anonymously clear other people's debts.

His charitable activities have accompanied public engagement with equality and social issues. In 2021, Sheen faced criticism from some LGBTQ+ supporters after donating to the Salvation Army, an organization that has attracted criticism over its record on transgender issues.

The actor has also continued working in television. Alongside his appearance on the latest series of The Celebrity Traitors, he is presenting the BBC program House of Games following the departure of its previous host, Richard Osman.