Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, two of action cinema’s dearest darlings, have battled it out on the screen for nearly half a century now. What initially started out as a tense, cagey, cold-war-esque relationship between the two, has now evolved into a beautiful, lifelong friendship.
Essentially the Pacino and De Niro of action films, both Arnie and Sly have been pitted against their wills, by producers as well as fans. As such, every aspect of their life is under immense scrutiny, from their net worths and upcoming projects to their properties and even their children.
It has been an age-old question amongst fans — who is richer? Rock Balboa or The Terminator? In this piece, we’ll break down both their net worths.
Who has the bigger worth between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone?
Before we break it down, it is important to acknowledge the incredible stories of both these legends. Arnold immigrated from Austria, already a bodybuilding champ. The 7-time Mr. Olympia winner would train all day and attend acting classes in between sessions to work on his craft. He climbed his way to the very top with his perseverance and work ethic.
Stallone’s story isn’t anything short of impressive either. He was a struggling actor in New York City and hadn’t had his big break yet. After moving to California, he sold his dog because he couldn’t afford to feed him.
It’s fair to say that they’ve both come a long way from their humble beginnings.
Through the course of his illustrious career, Arnold Schwarzenegger has amassed a fortune of $450 million, surpassing Stallone by $50 million. His numerous ventures in fitness, politics, and of course, the film industry clearly made a difference.
In his prime, Arnold was charging roughly $30 million to star in a film. That’s how much he pocketed to play Mr. Freeze in Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever, as per LadBible.
His business acumen also helped along the way. Arnold made smart investments in real estate and as an angel investor, and is now reaping the profits. As per Celebrity Net Worth, $100 million of Arnold’s $400 million fortune came from his smart real estate dealings.
Sly, on the other hand, has not ventured into politics or business as much as Arnold. As such, his impressive wealth comes primarily from the film industry, thanks to his work as a writer, director, actor, and producer.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sly, who is worth $400 million, made $300 million just through his work as an actor and filmmaker in Hollywood. Thanks to his star power, he has been able to attract lucrative sponsorships and endorsements too.
Both these legends have had some of the most interesting lives and careers. They both came from nothing, clawed their way to the top, and created their legacies as some of Hollywood’s greatest action heroes. They can rest knowing that they will be celebrated and cherished for their work.