Introduction

George Clooney is an American professional actor and producer with an estimated net worth of $500 Million.

Clooney has starred in almost a hundred films and has recently become a prolific producer. His films have grossed over $3 billion at the box office, earning him multiple paydays exceeding $20 million.

Like many of the world’s wealthiest actors, George Clooney’s net worth reflects his four-decade acting career combined with his work as a producer. Additionally, the 2017 sale of his tequila brand, Casamigos Tequila, was estimated to have earned him approximately $300 million.

Quick Facts

• Earned an estimated $50 million from the Ocean’s franchise
• Gave $14 million in additional compensation for Gravity to his friends
• Profited $233.3 million from the sale of Casamigos Tequila
• Tomorrowland lost $140 million but earned Clooney $25 million

Net Worth History

When we first discussed George Clooney’s worth in 2019, it was estimated to be $450 million. The most significant change to his net worth occurred two years prior, when he received $233.3 million for the sale of Casamigo Tequila. 

Additionally, his wealth stems from acting in and producing some of the highest-grossing Hollywood movies over the past forty years. In 2025, Clooney’s net worth is estimated to be $500 Million.

Acting Career

Before his success at the box office, Clooney studied broadcast journalism at the University of Cincinnati but later dropped out. He also worked various odd jobs, including cutting tobacco for $3.30 per hour, selling insurance door-to-door, stocking shelves, and doing construction work.

At 17, he landed his first paying acting gig as an extra in the 1978 film Centennial. In the mid-80s, Clooney landed a significant role in the CBS sitcom E/R, which is not to be confused with his later work as Doug Ross in ER.

The series only lasted for two seasons, with Clooney appearing in just eight episodes, but it was enough to land him minor roles in other TV series such as Crazy Like a Fox, Hotel, Throb, and, more importantly, The Facts of Life. From 1985 to 1987, Clooney appeared in 17 episodes of The Facts of Life.

Breakthrough Acting Roles (1994-2000)

His breakthrough role came in 1994 when he landed the role of Doug Ross in the Drama series ER. Clooney starred in 107 episodes between 1994 and 2000, with reports stating his salary was $100,000 per episode. However, a 1998 article from The Independent indicates that the figures were in British pounds sterling, which could have equaled approximately $166,000 per episode.

If we take the first figure as gospel, Clooney would have earned $10.7 million from his work on the series. He also returned as a guest star for one episode in 2009; however, his salary for that episode hasn’t been disclosed. The popularity Clooney gained from starring in ER earned him roles in some of his highest-grossing movies to date, including One Fine Day (2006), The Peacemaker (1997), Batman & Robin (1997), and The Perfect Storm (2000).

Ocean’s Franchise (2001-2007)

While 2013’s Gravity remains Clooney’s highest-grossing movie, all three Ocean’s Franchise films he starred in have grossed more than $200 million worldwide. Clooney starred in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven alongside Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts. The film grossed over $450 million worldwide, becoming the fifth highest-grossing movie of the year. It remains on the list as Clooney’s second-highest-grossing film.

Ocean’s Twelve, released in 2004, featured the same co-stars and grossed $362.7 million worldwide. George starred in Ocean’s Thirteen in 2007, which, although not as popular as the previous installments, still grossed $311.3 million at the box office. Reports confirmed he earned $35 million for the first and third films combined, plus an estimated $15 million for Ocean’s Twelve. This brings his total earnings from the franchise up to $50 million.

Acting Salaries

We researched Clooney’s salaries for almost twenty of his movies, as well as his salary for ER. As discussed earlier, reports state that Clooney earned $100,000 per episode for ER. If we examine the episodes in which he appeared, we can calculate his earnings per season.

For the first season of ER, Clooney starred in 25 episodes, earning $2.5 million. He appeared in 22 episodes across seasons 2, 3, and 4, earning $2.2 million per season. Finally, he starred in 15 episodes of season 5, earning $1.5 million.

In the 1990s, Clooney’s highest film salaries included $10 million apiece for Batman & Robin and Out of Sight. He also earned $5 million for Three Kings, $3 million for The Peacemaker, and $3 million for One Fine Day.

Ocean’s Franchise Salary

One of Clooney’s most significant additions to his salary and overall net worth was his recurring role in three of the seven Ocean’s franchise films. In 2001, he earned $20 million for starring in Ocean’s Eleven. His salary for Ocean’s Twelve was never publicly disclosed but is estimated to be between $15 million and $20 million. In 2007, he earned $15 million for Ocean’s Thirteen.

Gravity & Tomorrowland Earnings

For 2013’s Gravity, Clooney earned a $20 million upfront salary but received an additional $14 million in back-end compensation. He gave the extra $14 million to 14 of his longtime friends who helped him on his journey to success. For comparison, co-star Sandra Bullock earned $70 million from the movie.

Tomorrowland was one of Disney’s most historical movie flops, losing the company over $140 million but generating Clooney $25 million. This is his second-highest recorded film salary to date.

Casamigos Tequila Sale

In 2013, George Clooney partnered with Mike Meldman and former model Rande Gerber to launch the Casamigos tequila brand. However, it was initially done just for their own enjoyment, to be shared with friends and family. When they began receiving requests for over 1,000 bottles per year, they decided to license the brand and sell it to the public.

By 2017, Casamigos had attracted the attention of the British multinational alcoholic beverage company Diageo, which acquired the brand from the trio in a deal valued at $1 billion overall. The agreement was structured with $700 million in the form of an upfront payment, plus an additional $300 million in bonuses if the brand hit specific performance targets within 10 years after the sale.

At the time, this acquisition was among the most lucrative in the spirits industry, and opened the door for numerous other famous names to launch their own alcoholic beverage brands. Gerber, Clooney, and Meldman continue to be involved with Casamigos, and given a three-way split, they likely each earned $233 million upfront, with the potential the earn an additional $100 million each by 2027. 

Highest-Grossing Movies

Not only was Gravity responsible for Clooney’s single-highest film salary, but it is also the highest-grossing film of his career. Gravity grossed $773 million globally while costing $100 million to produce. The Ocean’s trilogy also placed in the top half of the list, with Ocean’s Eleven scoring $451 million. Ocean’s Twelve grossed $363 million, and Ocean’s Thirteen took in $311 million.

The oldest film in Clooney’s top ten was Batman & Robin (1997), which grossed $238 million against a $125 million production budget. Other films to make the list include The Perfect Storm ($329 million), Argo ($232 million), and Spy Kids 3: Game Over ($197 million).

Disney’s Tomorrowland also reached the top ten, grossing $209 million. However, the film was a complete box office flop with an inflated production budget of $190 million.

Here’s a complete list of George Clooney’s highest-grossing movies:

1. Gravity – $773 million (2013)
2. Ocean’s Eleven – $451 million (2001)
3. Ocean’s Twelve – $363 million (2004)
4. The Perfect Storm – $329 million (2000)
5. Ocean’s Thirteen – $311 million (2007)
6. The Flash – $271 million (2023)
7. Batman & Robin – $238 million (1997)
8. Argo – $232 million (2012)
9. Tomorrowland – $209 million (2015)
10. Spy Kids 3: Game Over – $197 million (2003)

Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian professional rapper, singer, and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $150 Million.

Since her rise to fame with the 2010 release of Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj has released five studio albums, all of which have been certified Platinum in the United States. She’s thought to be the highest-paid female rapper of all time, earning almost $200 million from music sales, tours, concerts, investments, and brand endorsement deals.

Quick Facts

• Sold over 58 million records in the United States
• Peak annual income of $29 million in 2013
• Earned an estimated $196.5 million between 2010 and 2023
• Grossed over $116 million in revenue from concerts and tours
• Paid $19.5 million for an 11,820-square-foot mansion in the Hollywood Hills

Earnings History

Throughout the past decade or so, Nicki Minaj has consistently been listed as one of the highest-paid females in hip-hop, typically earning upwards of $10 million per year from all her endeavors. Between 2010 and 2023, she earned approximately $196.5 million, thanks to estimates from Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth.

In the earlier years of her career, her annual earnings were significantly less, at a reported $4 million in 2010. This was, of course, the year in which her debut album, Pink Friday, was released. Over the next few years, her income increased rapidly, reaching an estimated $6.5 million in 2011 and $15.5 million in 2012. However, in 2013, she achieved her highest-earning year to date, almost doubling her annual income to $29 million. This wasn’t due to any single source in particular, but instead a culmination of numerous revenue streams, including album sales, tour revenues, and endorsement deals with brands such as MAC Cosmetics and Pepsi.

Between 2014 and 2017, her earnings, while lower, still ranged between $14 million and $21 million per year, thanks to continued album sales, including her 2014 album, The Pinkprint, plus ongoing royalties, concerts, and sponsors.

While Nicki Minaj’s income has declined significantly in recent years, she’s still able to rake in eight-figures annually, according to several reports.

TIDAL Equity Dispute

In 2015, when Jay-Z launched the music streaming platform, TIDAL, Nicki Minaj reportedly received a 3% stake in the platform. She didn’t invest any money into the business personally, but instead received a minority stake for lending her name and music to the platform. TIDAL’s focus was to protect the artists, hence why many were given equity in the company. 

However, when TIDAL was sold to Square for approximately $302 million in 2021, Minaj claimed she was only offered $1 million for her stake. At a $302 million acquisition price, a 3% stake in TIDAL should have been worth roughly $9 million at the time. There’s a big difference between $1 million and $9 million, but in a strange turn of events, Minaj later took to Twitter, claiming that Jay-Z owed her between $100 million and $200 million. She called it “karmic debt,” which is “only collecting more interest.”

We’re not exactly sure how she arrived at $100 million, but we would assume that karma is doing most of the work in that calculation. As of late, there have not been any updates regarding the situation. 

Real Estate

Minaj only recently purchased a home in Los Angeles after renting several homes in the Beverly Hills area for an extended period. This included a $35,000-per-month mansion she lived in with Meek Mill and a $39,500-per-month home she stayed in with her husband, Kenneth Petty.

In 2022, Minaj finally purchased an 11,820-square-foot, eight-bedroom, eleven-bathroom home in Hidden Hills, California. The house was built just before the rapper paid $19.5 million. 

Expenditure

Nicki Minaj is known for wearing elegant and colorful outfits and jewelry. When it comes to her spending money, she gives away college scholarships to students in need. Minaj has told magazines that she used to spend $50,000 a month on Giuseppe, Versace, YSL, and Fendi shoes. In 2014, she arrived at the MTV Movie Awards in her Maybach 62S, which cost approximately $500,000. She reportedly dished out $30,000 to get her car painted. 

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights from Nicki Minaj’s career:

Awards:

• American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (Pink Friday, 2011)
• American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist (2011, 2012, 2015)
• BET Awards – Best New Artist (2010)
• BET Awards – Best Female Hip-Hop Artist (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
• Billboard Women in Music – Rising Star (2011)
• BMI Awards – Song of the Year (Super Bass, 2012)
• MOBO Awards – Best International Act (2012)
• NARM Awards – Breakthrough Artist of the Year (2011)
• People’s Choice Awards – Favorite Hip-Hop Artist (2013)
• YouTube Music Awards – 50 Artists to Watch (2015)

Albums:

• Pink Friday (2010)
• Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012)
• The Pinkprint (2014)
• Queen (2018)

Will Ferrell is an American professional actor and comedian with an estimated net worth of $160 Million.

Ferrell has starred in over 130 films and helped produce 80. He remains one of the top 100 highest-grossing actors of all time at the box office and has earned some impressive salaries throughout the past two decades. After co-founding Gary Sanchez Productions in 2006, Ferrell often received $20 million in earnings per film due to his acting salary plus producer credits.

Quick Facts

• Fired from his first two jobs for damaging belongings and misplacing $600
• Earned $17,500 per episode of Saturday Night Live in 2001
• Consistently earns $20 million/movie
• His estimated net worth has increased by 60% in the past five years
• Declined $29 million salary to make the Elf sequel
• Continues to produce films through Gloria Sanchez Productions

Net Worth History

When we first discussed Will Ferrell’s net worth in 2019, it was estimated to be $100 million. Since then, he has increased his net worth by 60%, primarily due to his work as a producer through Gloria Sanchez Productions. He has also received several additional film paydays, the most notable of which is $20 million for Spirited, released in 2022.

In 2025, Will Ferrell’s net worth is approximately $160 Million.

Before Wealth & Fame

Before he was making millions of people laugh on the big screen, Will Ferrell worked several small jobs. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1990 with a B.A. in Sports Information. Having been an avid football player during high school, Ferrell was interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry.

In the early 1990s, Ferrell began an internship in sports broadcasting at a local TV station. However, we quickly realized that the job wasn’t a good fit for him and started looking for something he was more passionate about.

While pursuing a comedy career, he also worked as a bank teller for Wells Fargo and a hotel valet. His first few days at both jobs did not end well: he accidentally ripped a baggage rack off a van by driving under a low beam at the hotel, and came up almost $600 short in his first two days at the bank.

Breakout Comedy Films

Ferrell worked on Saturday Night Live for several years before breaking through as an actor in the late 90s, but his mainstream popularity became evident in the mid-2000s. It’s no secret that the 2000s produced some of the funniest films ever made, many of which, unfortunately, couldn’t have been made in today’s climate. The culture of the mid-to-late 2000s set the perfect stage for Ferrell’s comedy to shine.

During this time, Ferrell starred in movies such as Old School (2003), Elf (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Blades of Glory (2007), Semi-Pro (2008), and Step Brothers (2009).

In 2003, Ferrell starred in Elf, which later became one of the funniest Christmas movies ever produced. However, the script was written initially with Jim Carrey in mind to play the role of Buddy. Ferrell has since shared that he was offered $29 million to make a sequel but declined.

Gary Sanchez Productions

In 2006, Will Ferrell founded the production company Gary Sanchez Productions alongside Adam McKay. From 2006 to 2019, the company produced some of Will Ferrell’s highest-grossing movies, producing impressive paydays.

Several actors in particular helped shape Ferrell’s career as his co-stars in multiple Gary Sanchez Productions movies, including:

• John. C Reilly
• Mark Wahlberg
• Kevin Hart
• Zach Galifianakis
• Steve Carrell
• Paul Rudd

John C. Reilly first starred alongside Ferrell in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby in 2006, just before the company was founded. The pair would co-star together again in 2008 on Step Brothers and in 2018 on Holmes & Watson, both of which were produced by GSP.

Mark Wahlberg first co-starred with Will in 2010’s The Other Guys and later again in Daddy’s Home (2015) and Daddy’s Home 2 (2017). Ferrell starred with Hart in 2015’s Get Hard, Galifianakis in 2012’s The Campaign, and Rudd and Carrell in the two Anchorman movies.

Since Ferrell’s partnership with McKay ended in 2019 and Gloria Sanchez Productions acquired Gary Sanchez Productions, he has focused primarily on production work. In 2022, Ferrell starred alongside Ryan Reynolds in the Christmas musical film Spirited.

Earnings & Salary

Saturday Night Live Salary

In 2001, Ferrell became one of the highest-paid cast members of Saturday Night Live, earning $17,500 per episode. Since this was during the last two seasons that Will worked on SNL, it’s uncertain how long he had been earning this salary. Will appeared in 31 episodes between 2001 and 2002, earning an estimated $542,500. 

Film Salaries

In 2004, Ferrell earned a salary of $7 million for Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. From then on, his reported salary per movie has always been $20 million. Undisclosed salaries are missing from the list, but he has consistently commanded $20 million per film for the last two decades.

The Shrink Next Door Salary

According to Variety, Will Ferrell and his co-star Paul Rudd were each paid an estimated $1 million per episode to star in The Shrink Next Door. The show aired for a single season, comprising eight episodes, in 2021, earning Ferrell $8 million. A second season was never produced since it was developed as a mini-series.

Highest-Grossing Movies

The majority of Ferrell’s highest-grossing movies have originated from minor roles, not the typical films for which fans know him. His role as the CEO of Mattel in Barbie (2023) contributed to the film’s box office gross of $1.45 billion. Voice animation work in Despicable Me 4 ($581 million), The Lego Movie ($471 million), and Megamind ($322 million) occupied the second, third, and fourth rankings, respectively.

The oldest film on the list is 1999’s Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, which grossed $314 million worldwide.

As a lead actor, excluding his role in Megamind, Ferrell’s highest-grossing film was Daddy’s Home, which scored $243 million at the box office. Elf grossed $229 million, costing only $33 million to produce. Other lead acting roles include Daddy’s Home 2 ($181 million), Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues ($175 million), and The Other Guys ($170 million).

Here are Will Ferrell’s five highest-grossing movies overall:

Overall

1. Barbie – $1.45 billion (2023)
2. Despicable Me 4 – $581 million (2024)
3. The Lego Movie – $471 million (2014)
4. Megamind – $322 million (2010)
5. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me – $314 million (1999)

Here are Will Ferrell’s five highest-grossing movies as a lead actor:

Lead Actor

1. Daddy’s Home – $243 million (2015)
2. Elf – $229 million (2003)
3. Daddy’s Home 2 – $181 million (2017)
4. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues – $175 million (2013)
5. The Other Guys – $170 million (2010)