Ryan Reynolds is one of the most sought-after actors in the Hollywood industry. The 46-year-old has been ruling the entertainment industry ever since his debut in 1993. Throughout his career, Reynolds has raked in millions of dollars, not just for his movies but also for the several businesses that he owns. In this article, we take a look at Ryan Reynolds’ unfathomable net worth which has made him one of the richest actors in the world.
Ryan Reynolds has come a long way since his debut appearance in the Canadian film Ordinary Magic at the young age of 17. Despite being part of several movies that have not done well at the box office, Reynolds has beaten the odds to become the megastar that he is now.
Businesses founded by Ryan Reynolds
It appears as if acting isn’t the only talent that Ryan Reynolds boasts of. The Canadian-American actor has an eye for investing in various brands and has currently established himself as a business tycoon. He co-founded his own production company and marketing agency, Maximum Effort, in 2018 alongside George Dewey. Maximum Effort’s advertisements regularly gather millions of views on YouTube.
Ryan Reynolds’ latest investment comes less than a month after Mint Mobile, the budget wireless provider partly owned by Reynolds, had been acquired by telecom giant T-Mobile US, Inc. for $1.35 billion. pic.twitter.com/Y8Sujs57t3
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Ryan Reynolds became the Chief Executive Officer of the marketing side of the company in 2021. Currently, Maximum Effort’s net worth is reportedly estimated to be around $10 million. Although the company was bought by MNTN, an advertising software company in 2021, Maximum Effort still operates independently. Alongside, Maximum Effort, Reynolds also owned Mint Mobile.
Back in 2019, Ryan Reynolds reportedly bought a 25% stake in Mint Mobile. While Reynolds himself didn’t reveal his stake in the company, he simply stated that he had bought “a pretty large chunk of the company.” The Green Lantern star became the chief spokesperson of the company. Earlier this year, Mint Mobile was acquired by T-Mobile for a sum of $.135 billion.
Ryan Reynolds’ investments, Including his Wrexham AFC stake
Alongside his businesses, Ryan Reynolds has a colossal investment portfolio. The Green Lantern actor has invested in multiple brands and startups and has helped them establish themselves in the market. One of his most popular investments is in the Oregon-based gin, Aviation Gin.
Ryan Reynolds bought an unspecified stake in Aviation Gin in 2018. Although the brand was initially launched in 2016, Reynolds played a crucial role in putting Aviation Gin at the forefront. Ryan became the brand’s creative director and board member and helped in the marketing of the company. Ryan also teamed up with Wolverine star Hugh Jackman to promote Aviation Gin which became instantly viral.
In 2020, the European Beverage Company, Diageo, bought Aviation Gin for about $610 million. However, the Daily Mail reported that Ryan Reynolds continues to have an ownership stake as a part of the deal with Diageo. Ryan is also an investor in the Canadian wealth management company, Wealthsimple. Other celebrities like Drake and Michael Fox have also invested in the company whose valuation is currently $4 billion.
Sir Alex has a ‘conversation’ with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney 😂😂
(via @Wrexham_AFC)
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Ryan has also invested in 1Password and helps promote the company. Most recently, he invested in Nuvei, a Canadian fintech company. Moreover, Ryan Reynolds and fellow Hollywood star Rob McElhenney paid around $2.5 million to own Wrexham AFC, a soccer club that plays in the National League, in November 2020. The Hollywood pair has played an influential role as Wrexham AFC firmly sets its sights on winning the league.
Ryan Reynolds’ earnings from his movie career
The ever-spontaneous and witty Ryan Reynolds has amassed a fortune from his acting career alone. Ever since his big break in Deadpool, Reynolds’ career has seen a radical change. The Vancouver-born actor has earned at least $20 million per film since his massive success in Deadpool, with $22 million for his work in for his work Deadpool alone. As per reports, he will star alongside Hugh Jackman in the third sequel of the movie.
Ryan Reynolds says what they pitched Hugh Jackman on Wolverine in ‘DEADPOOL 3’ is “enough of a divergence from the character he knows & he’s left behind.”
“It gives him something completely new to play and something that he’s really excited to do.”
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 18, 2023
For Deadpool 2, Reynolds reportedly earned somewhere around $20 million-$40 million. As per reports, he also earned more than $30 million for his work in Spirited. To put the icing on the cake, Forbes reported that Ryan earned $71.5 million in 2020. His role in the Netflix hits Six Underground and Red Notice earned him $48.5 million alone. As of 2023, Ryan Reynolds’ net worth is a mouth-watering $350 million.
Cars that Ryan Reynolds drives
When Ryan Reynolds is not acting or investing in various brands, he spends his time expanding his already huge car collection. The Hollywood star is a huge car aficionado who has a tempting collection of luxury cars and motorbikes. One of the most expensive cars from his entire collection is the Lamborghini Aventador which costs more than $500,000.
He also owns more than one Cadillac Escalade which he and his wife, Blake Lively, often use to commute. Ryan also has a love for vintage cars as is shown by his purchase of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL. The actor also owns a Dodge Challenger and an Audi R8. Ryan also has an expensive collection of motorbikes, including the Triumph Bonneville, Ducati GT1000, and a Triumph Thruxton which has been customized by Kott Motorcycles.
Real estate owned by Ryan Reynolds
Throughout his career, Ryan Reynolds has heavily invested in real estate and has owned several houses. During his initial days, Ryan used to live in a double-story house in Vancouver which was sold in 1994 for a sum under $500,000. Astonishingly, the current value of the house is just under $4 million.
Ryan then started living in Los Angeles in a bachelor pad which has decked with a dual fireplace, hardwood floors, and an elegant patio. He eventually sold this house for around $1.5 million. Moving on, during the time when he was dating Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson, the couple bought a house in West Hollywood for about $3.6 million. The house came with a fountain, a pool, a fire pit, and an interior gym.
Ryan and his wife, Blake Lively, bought their first house together in the Pound Ridge area in New York. It was a triple-story house that had widespread lush gardens. The couple bought the house for $2.35 million and later sold it in 2013 for around $2.4 million. The couple’s current house is nearby to their previous residence in the Pound Ridge area. The couple’s Instagram posts offer a peek into their lavish residence.
Ryan and Blake’s house is a colonial-style mansion whose value is a massive $5.7 million. Built back in 1860, the house has undergone some massive modifications. The 8,892 square feet mansion sprawls over 11.65 acres of land and comes with seven large bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a guest house. The mansion is complimented by some high-profile celebrity neighbors like Martha Stewart, Glenn Close, and Ralph Lauren.
Most recently, Reynolds and Blake Lively have bought a $1.8 million house in Marford, Wales. The couple has reportedly decided to take a break from the hectic life in New York and move to a much more calm and peaceful area. Their new house is also close to Reynolds’ soccer club, Wrexham AFC.
What is Ryan Reynolds’ wife Blake Lively’s net worth?
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are Hollywood’s very own lovebirds. The celebrity couple met each other for the first time in 2010 on the set of Green Lantern. In the movie, Ryan starred as the titular superhero character while Blake played the role of Carol Ferris, his love interest. Later that year, both actors announced their split from their current partners.
The year 2011 was filled with rumors of a nascent relationship between Ryan and Blake. The soon-to-be couple finally confirmed the rumors in 2012 as they got married. The couple has been married together for more than a decade now and has four children.
Like her husband, Blake Lively is also an extremely talented actress whose net worth is around $30 million. The US-born actress is known for her role in movies like The Age of Adaline, The Shallows, and the TV series Gossip Girl. According to some sources, Blake Lively was reportedly paid $60,000 per episode for her part in Gossip Girl.