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Dwayne Johnson and Tom Cruise are two of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood, and it’s undeniable how far they have come in their careers to earn the fortunes they possess. However, the fact that The Rock is now richer than Cruise says a lot about the former wrestler.
Everyone is familiar with Johnson’s road to fame. He started competing in the WWE and later on transitioned to acting, in which he found his footing and made a name for himself. It’s evident that he gained a lot of money from his movie projects alone given how they were designed to be franchise blockbusters, but this isn’t why he became a billionaire.
Dwayne Johnson’s entrepreneurial ventures earned him more than his movie projects
Esquirepreviously released the list of richest actors for 2024 and the majority of names here are very familiar to all of us.Arnold Schwarzeneggertopped the rank with a net worth of $1.49 billion, and this is all thanks to his multi-hyphenate career. An actor, former professional bodybuilder, politician, and entrepreneur, his rise to billionaire status is widely anticipated.
We can’t help but notice howDwayne Johnsonsnagged the second spot just ahead ofTom Cruise. The latter has a successful movie career and reportedly continues to work on his upcomingMission: ImpossibleandTop Gunfilms, both of which are some of the biggest cinema franchises.
The Rock, on the other hand, suffered from a streak of massive box-office flops such asJungle CruiseandBlack Adam, but this did not affect hisstream of income. With a reported net worth of $1.19 billion, Johnson is way ahead of Cruise’s $891 million earnings – and this is because of his 30% co-ownership of Teremana Tequila, which is allegedly valued at $2 billion.
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Apart from his liquor business, The Rock also has his own production company, Seven Bucks Productions, XFL Football League, and is an investor in Acorns Grow Incorporated.
Dwayne Johnson stays humble despite being a billionaire
When asked viaComplexif he feels like he’s worth the money that the Internet says he earns, Johnson took a moment to respond. Then, he said: “I go low-key with my lifestyle. I usually do despite all this s—t, but you know, I’ve worked hard. I’ve gotten a pretty good anchor of finances.”
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The actor went on to relay how he got started in life after all the hardships he faced when he was younger. He got cut from the CFL, his family was evicted from their apartment, and he only had seven bucks in his pocket – all of these motivated him to hustle and he believed that those experiences will always live within him. “That kind of stuff will define you, man,” he added.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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