Ryan Reynolds Net Worth (Money & Salary)
Ryan Reynolds Net Worth (Money & Salary)
February 4, 2025
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Ryan Reynolds’ Net Worth and Salary
Ryan Reynolds, a Canadian-born actor, has a net worth of $350 million. The majority of his wealth comes from entrepreneurial ventures, notably the sales of Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile.
Known for his charm and humor, Reynolds started his acting career in the 1990s. He has established himself as a sought-after Hollywood actor with successful films like “Deadpool,” which grossed over $780 million worldwide, and “Deadpool 2,” which grossed over $785 million. Other successful movies include “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,” “The Proposal,” “Safe House,” and “6 Underground.”
Aside from acting, Reynolds is a successful entrepreneur with investments in businesses like Aviation American Gin and Mint Mobile. In 2018, he acquired Aviation Gin and later sold it to Diageo in a potentially $610 million deal. Reynolds also purchased a stake in Mint Mobile, which was later acquired by T-Mobile for $1.35 billion.
Early Life
Born in Vancouver on October 23, 1976, Reynolds is the youngest of four sons. He grew up in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighborhood and showed early acting talent, starring in various TV shows before moving on to films.
Career
Reynolds’ career began in 1991 with TV shows like “Hillside” and “The Odyssey.” He transitioned into movies with roles in “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,” “The Proposal,” and the superhero film “Green Lantern.” Reynolds achieved massive success with the “Deadpool” franchise and starred in other hit films.
Reynolds also appeared in voice roles in animated films like “The Croods” and “Turbo” and played Pikachu in “Pokémon Detective Pikachu.” He has won awards for his performances, including a Saturn Award for “Deadpool” and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Aviation Gin
Reynolds acquired a stake in Aviation Gin in 2018 and helped grow the brand through clever marketing. In 2020, Diageo acquired Aviation Gin, potentially earning Reynolds $67 million upfront with $55 million in performance milestones.
Mint Mobile
In 2019, Reynolds bought into Mint Mobile, a low-cost mobile service provider. T-Mobile later acquired Mint Mobile for $1.35 billion, potentially earning Reynolds $131 million in cash and $205 million in stock.
On the day the deal was announced, this would have translated to 1,423,611 shares of T-Mobile (using $144 a share on March 15, 2023).
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Personal Life and Real Estate
Reynolds began dating Canadian singer Alanis Morissette in 2002 and they got engaged in 2004. Their relationship ended in 2007, after which Reynolds started dating American actress Scarlett Johansson. Reynolds and Johansson tied the knot in September 2008, separated in December 2010, and finalized their divorce in July 2011. In October 2011, Reynolds began a relationship with his “Green Lantern” co-star Blake Lively, and they exchanged vows in September 2012, now having three daughters. Lively announced in September 2022 that they were expecting their fourth child. Ryan became an American citizen around 2018.
In 2012, Reynolds and Lively purchased a $6 million house in Westchester County, New York. This property spans 11.65 acres with a main home of almost 9,000 square feet. Additionally, he owns a residence in Los Angeles. In 2023, Ryan Reynolds reportedly bought a $1.9 million home in the Welsh village of Marford.
Reynolds has been involved in numerous charitable causes over the years. In May 2022, he was part of a group of celebrities who read “James and the Giant Peach” to support the global non-profit charity Partners In Health, co-founded by Roald Dahl’s daughter, Ophelia. In 2022, Reynolds and Lively pledged to match donations up to $1 million for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion. In March 2022, the couple donated $500,000 to Water First to provide clean drinking water for Indigenous people in Canada. In January 2023, Reynolds received the Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards.
How Much did Ryan Reynolds make for Deadpool?
Reynolds’ base salary for Deadpool was $2 million, which significantly increased due to backend points. The first Deadpool movie cost $58 million to produce and grossed $780 million. In 2017, he earned about $22 million, making him one of the top 20 highest-paid actors that year. While his earnings for Deadpool 2 have not been officially confirmed, it’s likely he made at least $20 million for the sequel. With backend points, his total earnings for the second film, which earned $785 million globally, could exceed $30-40 million.
Salary Per Movie
Following the success of the Deadpool franchise, Reynolds belongs to the category of actors who can command $20 million upfront for a movie. For the Michael Bay film “6 Underground,” he received a $27 million upfront payment.
Wrexham AFC
In November 2020, Ryan and fellow comedic actor Rob McElhenney acquired a Welsh soccer club known as Wrexham AFC. At the time of the acquisition, Wrexham AFC played in the fifth division of English soccer, four leagues below the Premier League. They were able to purchase the club with no initial payment, but they committed around $2.6 million for infrastructure upgrades. In April 2023, Wrexham was promoted to League Two and won the National League championship, marking the club’s return to the English Football League after 15 years.
Data is from 2023 and 2024 and forecast data is for 2025 and 2026. We also extend the forecast data to 2027 and 2028.
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Ryan Reynolds Net Worth (Money & Salary)