Are you a Johnny Depp fan? Well really, who isn’t? Clear your schedule for Friday, Jan. 23, because his latest movie, “Mortdecai,” is set to hit theaters. The famed actor plays the role of the title character, Charlie Mortdecai, a suave art dealer who goes on a globetrotting tour to find a stolen painting believed to have the code to a forgotten Nazi bank account.
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“Mortdecai” Cast Earnings and Net Worth
While it's currently unknown how much most of the “Mortdecai” made from the film, it’s a pretty safe guess that Depp outpriced everyone by a landslide.
Johnny Depp: The exact earnings of Mortdecai himself are unclear, but as it’s rumored that he doesn’t work for less than $20 million per movie, it’s safe to assume his salary was in that neighborhood.
Gwyneth Paltrow: The Goop founder took on the role of Mortdecai’s wife, Johanna, in the film and was paid $11.6 million her work.
Jeff Goldblum: His “Mortdecai” earnings have been kept under wraps, but the famed actor already has a $40 million net worth.
Ewan McGregor: The Scottish actor plays the role of Inspector Martland in the film and while the amount he was paid is unknown, he is rumored to be worth approximately $35 million.
Olivia Munn: We don’t know exactly how much she raked in for “Mortdecai," but Munn is believed to be worth about $5 million.
Paul Bettany: While his earnings for playing “Jock Strapp” in the film are unknown, the British actor is rumored to have a net worth of $5 million.
A Look at Johnny Depp’s Net Worth
John Christopher Depp II has been a household name since he played the role of Glen Lantz in 1984’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” Over the past 30 years, his 76 films and counting have grossed an estimated $3.1 billion ─ which is probably why he’s able to command a larger-than-life salary. In fact, he’s rumored to be worth an estimated $350 million!
It’s worth noting that Depp might need a high salary to keep up with his lavish lifestyle, as he owns an entire island in the Bahamas. He reportedly purchased Little Halls Pond Cay for $3.6 million in 2004 ─ which he renamed Lilly Rose Beach after his daughter. The island is 45 acres and has six beaches. Depp is rumored to have bought the island so his immediate family could enjoy private, peaceful vacations away from the prying eye of the public and the ever-present paparazzi.
Johnny Depp's Earnings by Movie
It’s no secret that Depp earns more money per movie than the combined earnings of each person in most extended families over an entire lifetime. If you’ve ever wondered exactly how much he took in from your favorite movies, here’s a glimpse at some of his estimated pay checks:
“Rango” (2011): $7.5 million
“The Rum Diary” (2011): $15 million
“Alice in Wonderland” (2010) ─ including backend bonus: $50 million
“The Tourist” (2010): $20 million
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006): $20 million
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005): $18 million
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003): $10 million
“Donnie Brasco” (1997): $5 million
“Nick of Time” (1995): $5 million
“21 Jump Street” (1987) ─ per episode: $45,000
As you can see, Depp has steadily worked his way up to earn his spot as one of Hollywood’s top earners. The A-lister has his choice of projects to work on and can afford to accept less money for a film he’s passionate about or move onto the next if he’s not pleased with the salary he’s offered. He’s worked hard to make himself a Tinseltown legend, so he can basically do as he pleases.
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