A few months ago, we could see how the success of Star Wars and its subsequent sale to Disney had made George Lucas, possibly, the wealthiest celebrity in all of Hollywood, making him the wealthiest film director. And who is the actor who has amassed the greatest fortune throughout his career?
Dwayne Johnson has been one of the highest-paid actors for several years.
Possibly, the first names that come to mind when asked this question are Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who earned a fortune for his new movie for Prime Video, or Tom Cruise, who has been at the top of his game for decades. Similar cases include Will Smith or Johnny Depp, who once earned 68 million dollars for appearing for seven minutes in a Disney premiere. However, none of them currently surpasses Tyler Perry in wealth, according to Forbes.
An actor who knew how to navigate Hollywood very well
The magazine estimates his fortune at 1.4 billion dollars, an unbelievable amount that is not fully understood just by looking at his filmography, rich in supporting roles beyond the Madea franchise, which has grossed nearly 600 million dollars over 25 years. But Perry has navigated the industry very well, ensuring control of almost everything he has done, including over 1,200 television episodes, 22 feature films, and at least two dozen plays. Additionally, he owns a 130-acre studio and has a working agreement with Paramount Global, earning 150 million dollars per year and being a shareholder of BET+, a U.S. streaming service.
His highest-grossing film was Star Trek, where he had a small role.
Ultimately, the American comedian has wisely invested all the money he earned from a somewhat unknown saga in Spain, to the point of having a fortune on par with other major stars like Rihanna, whose fortune Forbes also estimates at 1.4 billion dollars. However, the singer does not owe her wealth to her acting career, beyond her participation in some films like Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Nevertheless, Forbes’ lists are constantly changing, and with The Rock being one of the celebrities who made the most money in 2022, it may only be a matter of time before we have a new number one on this list. But for now, Tyler Perry is the actor who ranks highest on Forbes’ list. Arnold Schwarzenegger also appears on the list with 1 billion dollars.
Source | JV
Image | Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)
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