Robert Downey Jr. received a total of $435 million in 11 years of wearing Iron Man armor.
This money is spent on luxury hobbies, buying mansions.Insider called Tony Stark/Iron Man the role of Robert Downey Jr. because it not only helped him revive his career after a period of deep addiction, it also brought the actor to millions of dollars with a huge source of salary.
Role that revives careerWelcome to the audience in 2008, Iron Man in the blockbuster of the same name brought Downey Jr. $2.8 million. His income gradually increased when participating in the MCU series. By 2012, playing The Avengers, the actor pocketed $ 50 million, plus a percentage of the profit from the movie revenue.
“Robert Downey Jr. is the star that represents the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” Insider wrote, referring to the box office potential of Robert Downey Jr.
Indeed, the Iron Man films have guaranteed ticket sales “as expensive as hot cakes” and the appearance of Downey Jr. in the Iron Man armor in other Marvel movies also creates a special attraction, drawing audiences to theaters.On that rise, Downey Jr. rose to become the highest paid actor in 2013 with $ 75 million, Forbes statistics. He maintained this record three years in a row. In 2015 alone, he earned more than $ 80 million, most of his income from the salary he played in Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Despite losing the throne to The Rock in 2016, Downey Jr. still making a lot of money thanks to Marvel. The producer accepted to spend $ 33 million for the Hollywood star to appear in Captain America: Civil War.
$ 48 million is his salary in 2017 and according to statistics, in 2018, the famous star significantly increased his income thanks to $ 81 million from Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: Homecoming.
And it would be remiss not to mention the final blockbuster Downey Jr. Join as a member of the superhero squad – Avengers: Endgame. His efforts and top-notch acting paid off with $75 million.According to Insider statistics, Downey Jr. brought in about 435 million USD thanks to the role of Iron Man. However, his ability to earn money does not stop there.
The actor signed a two-year contract and was paid $12 million to be the face of a global campaign for phone maker HTC. Another phone company also confirmed Downey Jr. is their ambassador with a “huge” remuneration.
Spending money on luxury hobbiesIf you follow Robert Downey Jr. closely, fans will realize that the actor is a genuine watch player. He owns many expensive watch models, which are rarely desired by many people.
His collection typically includes the $25,000 Rolex GMT Master II Ghost model, the Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon in rose gold marketed at $125,000, now worth many times that figure. this. Besides, Downey Jr. also spent up to $ 605,000 to own a Greubel Forsey GMT Tourbillon with a luxurious design.
According to Insider, Downey Jr. for the construction of a spacious garage to accommodate a grandiose box truck. The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette and the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 were his two favorite and most popular supercar models.
Of course, like other stars, the man who plays Tony Stark owns many lavish mansions across the United States. In East Hampton, New York, he bought a mansion shaped like a windmill. Downey Jr. bought it in 2017 for $11.9 million.
Another $3.8 million home in the actor’s name is located in Malibu, The Dirt reported. The property is located on a cliff close to the beach with an area of more than 314 m2 with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Outdoor entertainment and relaxation space includes swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit, mini golf course, and cooking and dining area with views of the rich natural scenery.
According to Celebrity Networth, the actor and his wife also own a $4 million apartment in Santa Monica, withdrawing $13.4 million from their wallet to own another spacious property in California.
Insider uses the word “sneakerhead” to refer to the top Hollywood actor. Downey Jr.’s shoe cabinet. over a hundred pairs of branded sneakers. For his 50th birthday party, the actor wore Givenchy Tyson shoes worth more than $2,000.
“His shoes are more than mine”, Scarlett Johansson – the star who plays Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff – once shared.
