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High-end Hollywood actors are getting eight-figure deals per film. They also make millions from their endorsements. Yet 15-time Major winner Tiger Woods stuns them with his 2022 net worth!
According to Forbes, Tiger Woods’ net worth surpassed $1 billion in 2022. Remarkably, he is only the third athlete to achieve this feat Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan and LA Lakers small position Lebron James.
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How does Tiger Woods make his income?
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forest makes most of its revenue from endorsement deals from sponsors like Nike. Interestingly, the 82-time PGA Tour champion has only made 10% of his current net worth from tournaments.
The golfer is also a successful entrepreneur with various ventures under the TGR brand name. Notably, he turned down a high nine-figure offer from PGA Tour rival LIV Golf, which would only have increased his net worth.
Since turning pro in 1996, Woods has earned over $1 billion over the course of his career. Let’s see how much five of the richest Hollywood actors make compared to the golf legend!
1. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Dwayne Johnson is the closest golfer on our list with a reported 2022 net worth of $800 million.
Johnson earned $125 million from his acting career from 2017-2018, making him the highest paid actor in the world. He also earned $20 million for the high-budget film Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw for portraying the title character, Hobbs.
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Though a movie buff would only know him as the gargantuan Hollywood actor, Johnson began his career as a professional wrestler. Celebrity Net Worth was named the richest wrestler of 2012. The stone is also a successful businessman with multi-million dollar investments in real estate.
2. Tom Cruise
According to reports, Tom Cruise has an estimated net worth of around $600 million as of 2022. He is also one of the highest paid actors in the world.
The actor is best known for starring in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Although none of his films have surpassed $1 billion at the box office, he has made over $8 billion from his films.
3.Tom Hanks
The world’s most consistent box office hit has a net worth of $400 million. Tom Hanks is an American actor, director, writer and producer.
The Oscar-winning actor is best known for his roles in films such as Philadelphia, Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan. Notably, his voice created the character Woody from the Toy Story animated film franchise.
4. WillSmith
American actor, film producer and rapper Will Smith has a net worth of $350 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he makes over $40-$80 million per year from various ventures.
Smith reportedly earned $20 million upfront and later $80 million in 2013 for the film Men in Black. It is believed to be the largest paycheck he has ever received as an actor. The actor is best known for his roles in films including the Men in Black film series and The Pursuit of Happyness.
5. Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp, the star of the Pirates of Caribbean film series, has a net worth of $150 million. Johnny Depp is reportedly making $20 million per movie. Also his Movies have surpassed $8 billion at the box office worldwide.
As one of the most talented actors, he has earned a spot on the list of the highest paid actors in the world. Best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp has earned over $600 million from films and endorsement deals from 2003 to 2016. Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Tourist are among the actor’s highest-paid films.
The difference in net worth between the actors and Tiger Woods is bigger than you’d expect!
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According to the list, Dwayne Johnson earned ‘The Rock’ the closest thing to a golfer. However, he missed at least $200 million.
Notably, The Rock became the highest-paid actor in the world at $125 million, which is less than the difference between his net worth and Wood’s.
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America’s favorite actors have amassed millions from their entertainment. But none of them have managed to get close to golf legend Tiger Woods.
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