It’s been another amazing year for the man known as “The Rock”. The professional wrestler turned movie star has made more money than any other actor in Hollywood this year. From June 1st, 2018 to June 1st, 2019, Johnson earned an astounding $89.4 million. Last year, he was the #2 paid actor in the world, only behind George Clooney. This year, he topped the list.
To find out how The Rock is making his dough, we have to take a look at all the different projects and endorsements he earns. The man is a beast in all things, waking up at 4 and 5 in the morning to work out and keep up his amazing physique. He shoots whatever film he’s working on and takes the time to stay grounded.
Recently, Johnson went back to his childhood home. It was an emotional video. He talked about the time he got arrested and seemed to be on a bad track. It was family and wrestling that changed his life. At one time, Johnson only had $7 in his pocket. This is why he named his production company “Seven Dollars Productions.”
From troubled teen to one of the most famous wrestlers of all time, Johnson started making movies and his acting career shot upward like a rocket. His charm, hard work, and charisma took him to the top in only a few short years. Now, he’s making tens of millions of dollars every year. He has officially topped the mark as the world’s highest paid actor.
The Rock and 2019 Movies
Johnson starred in two of the biggest movies of the year, from “Hobbs and Shaw” to “Jumanji”. Each one worth 8-figure checks and other royalties that are tied in with ticket sales. That’s as much as 15% of the film’s take. There’s a third Jumanji film in the works and he’s set to take in $24.5 million up-front from that movie. That price doesn’t include royalties.
TV Shows
Johnson hasn’t just starred in blockbuster movies. He’s on TV as well! If you’ve ever watched the show “Ballers” on HBO, then you can get a good look at his amazing talent and strength as an actor. He carries the whole show and it’s fantastic, earning him a whopping $700,000 per episode. At 10 episodes per season, that’s $7 million per season. He also hosts “Titan Games” on NBC, which is a Gladiator-like gameshow.
Endorsements
As any ripped athlete like The Rock would do, he also has an endorsement deal. He recently signed a contract with the apparel giant Under Armour. His deal includes selling clothes, shoes, and even headphones under his “Project Rock”. This deal earns him at least 7-figures in royalties alone. This is the highest paying endorsement deal out there today according to Spotted.
