Laura Albert Net Worth

Laura Victoria Albert has an estimated net worth of $10 million. She is known for her works attributed to the fictional persona of JT LeRoy. The author has used various names such as Emily Frasier, Speedie, Laura Victoria, and Gluttenberg. Laura was born and raised in Brooklyn, and she has a young son with her former partner, Geoffrey Knoop.

Her estranged partner, Geoffrey Knoop, confirmed that she wrote “J.T. LeRoy’s” works. Evidence suggests that “J.T. LeRoy” is actually a pen name for Laura Albert and that he is portrayed in personal appearances by Albert’s sister-in-law, Savannah Knoop. As “J.T. LeRoy”, Laura Albert was a regular columnist for 7×7 Magazine in San Francisco from the magazine’s conception to the time “J.T. LeRoy” was exposed as a hoax.

Laura Albert has also dabbled in filmography, having contributed as a writer and producer for various projects such as “We Vault,” “Radiance,” “Dreams of Levitation,” and “The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things.” She even appeared in the documentary “Author: The JT LeRoy Story” in 2016.

Her notable award includes the Cinema Eye Honors Award in 2017 for “Author: The JT LeRoy Story.” Laura Albert is known for her involvement in the creative industry and has made significant contributions to writing and production.