Michael Sheen reveals on ‘Celebrity Traitors’ that he has given away ‘pretty much all’ of his money

Michael Sheen has revealed that he has given away “pretty much all” of the money he has earned throughout his acting career, explaining that his attitude towards wealth has remained largely unchanged since he was 18.

The Welsh actor, 57, shared the revelation in an interview with Saga magazine, reflecting on how his priorities have developed over the years. Sheen said he had never been particularly concerned about accumulating money, even as his professional success grew.

“At 18, I did not care whether I had money or not,” he explained, adding that although he was not living in poverty, he learned to make do with what he had.

Sheen said he had been fortunate enough to earn substantial sums through acting but had ultimately given most of that money away, whether deliberately or by circumstance. He also stressed that material possessions remain unimportant to him, although he wants to ensure his family has financial security and a home.

The actor has previously described himself as a not-for-profit performer. In 2019, he helped finance the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff after the event faced a funding crisis, selling properties to cover the costs. He also used £100,000 of his own money to anonymously clear strangers’ debts.

Beyond his approach to money, Sheen discussed how becoming a father has changed his perspective. He shares daughter Lily Mo Sheen, 27, with former partner Kate Beckinsale, and has two younger daughters, Lyra and Mabli, with his partner Anna Lundberg.

Sheen said parenthood had fundamentally changed his experience of life, despite the difficulties and mistakes that came with it.

He also reflected on retaining his ambition while becoming less insecure with age. As a young actor, he worried that growing older might mean losing his desire to change the world. He now believes those ambitions can remain strong without the insecurities that sometimes affect how people treat others.

Sheen is currently appearing on Celebrity Traitors and continues to work across television and theatre. His reflections suggest that success, for him, is measured less by personal wealth than by family, purpose and the ability to help others.