Robert John Downey Jr. is an American actor and producer who was paid $2.5 million to potray “Iron Man” in 2008.
Robert Downey Jr. did not start his Marvel career with massive earnings because, by then, he was publicly dealing with substance abuse and Marvel took a chance as he was casted as Tony Stark in 2008’s “Iron Man”. The actor was paid $2.5 million for the lead role.
The movie marked the launch of one of the biggest franchises Hollywood has ever seen, and, for Robert Downey Jr, a career resurgence.
Around 2012, when “The Avengers” came around, Robert Downey Jr. was paid $50 million. Within a span of four years, things changed massively for the actor. He became the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a franchise headed by his “Iron Man” movies that turned to box-office sensations.
In 2012, the MCU was going for it all with the release of “The Avengers” Robert Downey Jr was paid $50 million, plus a backend percentage of the movie’s profits.
Then, in 2013 and 2014, he topped Forbes’ yearly list of highest-paid actors with $75 million. He topped the list again in 2015 for a third straight year with $80 million.
Well, Robert Downey Jr. lost his top spot in 2016, but the face of the MCU still earned $33 million that year. Then, in 2017 he took in $48 million. Further, the actor got $81 million in 2018 thanks to a $15 million payday to star in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” and much more for “Avengers: Infinity War.” Later, in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” RDJ was paid $75 million.
Additionally, based on the sources, the actor earned around $435 million total for the MCU movies he starred in — and, thanks to residuals, the money hasn’t stopped. Robert Downey Jr’s also landed some endorsement deals over the years that have earned him millions.
Well, talking about his spendings, Robert Downey Jr has a watch collection that’s worth millions. The actor also spends his money on vintage cars and his time in amazing homes tucked in Malibu and the Hamptons.
Plus, Robert Downey Jr is a sneakerhead. For his 50th birthday party, he reportedly showed up in a pair worth $2,000.
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