Taylor Lautner Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Taylor Lautner’s Net Worth and Salary?

The net worth of Taylor Lautner, an American actor, voice actor, model, and martial artist, is estimated to be $40 million. He is most widely recognized for his role as Jacob Black in the “Twilight” film series.

Starting his acting journey at a young age, Lautner took on minor roles in various TV shows and films. His first significant role arrived in 2005 with the family-oriented film “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl.” Nonetheless, it was his performance as the werewolf Jacob Black in the popular “Twilight” saga that brought him worldwide recognition and established him as a teen heartthrob. The film series, inspired by Stephenie Meyer’s novels, achieved considerable box office success and played a major role in Lautner’s rise to fame. After “Twilight,” he appeared in movies like “Abduction” and “Tracers,” though these films did not replicate the success of his previous ones. Additionally, Lautner explored television, featuring in series such as “Scream Queens” and “Cuckoo.”

Early Life

Born on February 11th, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Taylor Daniel Lautner was raised in a Catholic family and has a younger sister. He started acting at a very young age, which unfortunately led to bullying at school. Despite the challenges, he remained steadfast in his passion for acting, refusing to let negativity hinder his aspirations.

Alongside acting, Lautner developed a keen interest in karate during his childhood. He achieved great success in the sport, obtaining a black belt and winning numerous championships. To further his acting career, his family moved to California, where he could audition more frequently. While in high school, Lautner was involved in dance teams and various sports activities but eventually realized he needed to focus solely on his acting.

Career

Launching his career as a child actor in the late 90s, Taylor Lautner had a significant career milestone in 2001 when he landed a role in the TV movie Shadow Fury. Following this, he showcased his voice acting skills in animated shows such as Danny Phantom, What’s New, Scooby-Doo?, and Duck Dodgers, in addition to voicing commercials.

A standout early role for Lautner came in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, where he played the lead and garnered acclaim from critics, despite the film’s overall negative reception. His subsequent appearance in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 also attracted criticism. Lautner then transitioned to television with roles on shows such as Love Inc. and My Own Worst Enemy.

These initial roles certainly laid the groundwork for Lautner’s career, but it wasn’t until 2007 that he truly made his mark, primarily due to his casting in

As Jacob Black in Twilight, Lautner featured in a film that became a box office phenomenon, grossing over $392 million globally.

Initially, there were plans to recast the role of Jacob due to the character’s physical evolution in the sequels. However, after committing to an extensive workout regimen for several months, Lautner retained his role. Consequently, he took on a more pivotal role in the sequels of Twilight and transformed into a significant sex symbol owing to his physique. His new look garnered extensive media coverage, which many deemed controversial since he was underage. Ultimately, the Twilight series amassed a total of $3.3 billion in earnings.

Following his time with the Twilight franchise, Lautner pursued further acting opportunities, landing a lead role in the film Abduction. Unfortunately, the movie was a commercial and critical failure. In 2013, he was seen alongside Adam Sandler in Grown Ups 2—a film that has gained notoriety as one of the worst ever produced. Subsequently, in 2014, he became part of the cast in the TV series Cuckoo, and by 2016, he had secured a recurring role in the TV show Scream Queens.

Twilight Salary/Earnings

For his participation in the initial installment of Twilight, Taylor received a mere $1 million. His compensation rose to $4 million for the second film and $7.5 million for the third. He also obtained a 2.5% share in the profits of the third movie, totaling his earnings to $15 million. Additionally, for both Part 1 and Part 2 of “Breaking Dawn,” he earned $12.5 million each. In summary, Taylor accrued $45 million from the Twilight franchise.

Aside from his work on Twilight, he also made $7.5 million for the film Abduction.

Personal Life

In 2013, Taylor Lautner began a relationship with actress Marie Avgeropoulos after their meeting on the set of the film Tracers. Unfortunately, their relationship ended in 2015. Later, in 2018, he started dating a nurse named Taylor Dome, and they tied the knot in November 2022. Upon marrying, she adopted his surname, making her Taylor Lautner.

Real Estate

In 2012, Lautner purchased an impressive Los Angeles property in the San Fernando Valley for only $1.86 million. If that price appears low for a mansion spanning 10,000 square feet in a prestigious LA neighborhood, it’s related to the property’s backstory.

During the financial downturn of 2008-2009, NFL player Marcellus Wiley faced difficulties making payments on the estate, resulting in its repossession by lenders. He had previously bought the mansion in 2005 for $2.2million. The property was being quickly sold by the financial institution responsible for the repossession process in an effort to recover their loss, which is how Lautner managed to secure such an excellent deal.

In 2020, Lautner sold the house to NFL player Todd Gurley for $4.2 million.

Public records indicate that Taylor still possesses a 10-acre secluded property located in the California town of Castaic, which he acquired in 2011 for $2 million.

In October 2020, Taylor bought a unique mansion in the LA suburb of Agoura Hills for $3.8 million. He sold this property to actress Kaley Cuoco in April 2022 for $5.25 million. Subsequently, Kaley listed the home for $7 million in June 2023. A video tour of the property can be found here:

Cars

In 2011, Lautner acquired a 2012 SLS AMG. This Mercedes vehicle came at a considerable cost of $200,000 and features gull-wing doors along with an engine that accelerates from zero to sixty in four seconds, topping out at 200 miles per hour. Additionally, Lautner possesses a BMW 5 series equipped with dark-tinted windows for enhanced privacy.