Hey friends! 🌟 If you’ve been binge-watching Old Guard 2 like I have and can’t shake your Charlize Theron obsession, you’re definitely not alone! I did a little digging to uncover how much she made for this highly anticipated sequel, and spoiler alert: it’s a jaw-dropper! Let’s spill the tea on her earnings and net worth – trust me, you won’t want to miss this! ☕💰
Charlize’s Hollywood Journey
First off, did you know that Charlize made waves on Forbes’ highest-paid actresses list back in 2017? She snagged the sixth spot with a whopping $14 million, thanks to her action-packed role in Atomic Blonde. Talk about a power move! 💪 But the numbers kept climbing, and according to Celebrity Net Worth, she raked in an impressive $23 million between 2017 and 2019. Who else is feeling inspired? 🙋♀️
Now, we all know that Hollywood can be a tough place, especially when it comes to pay equity. But Charlize has been a fierce advocate for equal pay. Remember when she negotiated to earn the same as Chris Hemsworth for Snow White and the Huntsman? That’s right, she stood her ground and secured a paycheck north of $10 million! She shared her thoughts on this with Elle, stating, “This is a good time for us to bring this to a place of fairness… if you’re doing the same job, you should be compensated and treated in the same way.” Preach, Charlize! 👏
Endorsements That Pay Off
Charlize’s earnings don’t stop with acting. She’s also made serious cash through endorsements. Back in the early 2000s, she earned $3 million for endorsing Raymond Weil watches. But the real jackpot? Her partnership with Dior! They reportedly paid her $55 million for an 11-year contract as the face of J’adore Dior. That’s around $5 million a year. Can you even imagine?! 💖✨
And speaking of Netflix, they’ve been known to shell out some serious cash for big-name stars. Jennifer Lawrence got $25 million for Don’t Look Up, and Jennifer Lopez was paid $16.5 million for Atlas. So, it’s safe to assume that Charlize likely earned over $10 million for Old Guard 2. Just putting that out there! 💸
Real Estate and Wealth
Now, let’s talk about the luxurious lifestyle that comes with her earnings. Charlize’s Hollywood Hills mansion is worth multiple millions, but she originally bought it for just $1.65 million in 1998. Crazy, right? Plus, she owns a stunning property in Ojai that she purchased for $4.2 million, and it’s now valued at over $15 million. I mean, can I just move in already? 😍🏡
And here’s the kicker: according to Celebrity Net Worth, Charlize has a staggering $200 million in the bank! 💥 It’s still unclear if that figure includes her pay from Old Guard 2, so it might actually be even higher. Just wow!
So, what do you think? Are you shocked by her earnings? Or did you see this coming? Let’s chat about it! 💬✨