Ryan Reynolds Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Ryan Reynolds’ Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $350 million, Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor. As outlined in this introduction and detailed further in later sections, the bulk of Reynolds’ wealth arises from his ventures as an entrepreneur, particularly through the successes of Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile.

Commencing his acting journey on soap operas during the 1990s, Reynolds swiftly gained recognition for his engaging personality and humor. Currently, he ranks among the most in-demand actors in Hollywood, boasting an impressive list of blockbuster hits and acclaimed films. Notable box office successes include “Deadpool” (2016), which earned over $780 million globally, and its sequel “Deadpool 2” (2018), grossing in excess of $785 million. He has featured in other popular films like “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” (2002), “The Proposal” (2009), “Safe House” (2012), and “6 Underground” (2019), among several others.

In addition to acting, Reynolds has made a name for himself in entrepreneurship, investing in several businesses, notably Aviation American Gin, which he bought in 2018 and has significantly contributed to its growth. In August 2020, he sold Aviation Gin to Diageo in a deal potentially worth $610 million, with an upfront payment of $335 million. Later in the article, we will explain that Ryan is considered to own a 20% stake in the brand.

In December 2019, he acquired a minority share in Mint Mobile, a wireless carrier. In March 2023, T-Mobile purchased Mint in a transaction valued at $1.35 billion at announcement. Further details about this acquisition can be found later, but Ryan is believed to hold a 25% stake in the company.

Since 2012, Reynolds has been married to actress Blake Lively and is well-known for his humorous and witty social media presence, where he frequently shares amusing and self-parodying posts with his extensive follower base.

Early Life

On October 23, 1976, Ryan Rodney Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the youngest of four sons to parents James Chester Reynolds, who worked as a food wholesaler, and Tamara Lee (née Stewart), a retail salesperson. Raised in a Catholic household, he spent his childhood in Vancouver’s Kitsilano area. He graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School in 1994 and briefly attended Kwantlen Polytechnic University, but left before completing his studies.

Career

Reynolds’ acting career took off in 1991 while he was still in high school, landing the lead role of Billy Simpson in the Canadian teen soap “Hillside,” which went by the name “Fifteen” in the US, distributed by Nickelodeon. After the show concluded in 1993, he took on a recurring character role, Macro, in “The Odyssey.” In the early stages of his career, he made appearances in episodes of “The X-Files” (1996), portrayed Bobby Rupp in the miniseries “In Cold Blood” (1996), and co-starred with Melissa Joan Hart in the TV film “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” (1996). In 1998, he landed the role of Michael “Berg” Bergen in the sitcom “Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place,” which ran for four seasons.

He subsequently starred in films such as “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” (2002), “Blade: Trinity” (2004), “The Amityville Horror” (2005), “Smokin’ Aces” (2006), “The Proposal” (2009), “Buried” (2010), “Safe House” (2012), “R.I.P.D.” (2013), “The Voices” (2014), “The Captive” (2014), “Mississippi Grind” (2015), and Netflix’s “6 Underground” (2019). Additionally, he has taken on supporting roles in movies like “Just Friends” (2005), “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009), “Adventureland” (2009), “Women in Gold” (2015), and “Criminal” (2016).

Moreover, Reynolds stands out as one of the few actors in the world…headlining films featuring characters from both Marvel and DC. In 2011, he portrayed Hal Jordan, the superhero Green Lantern, in Warner Brother’s film “Green Lantern.” Although the film was both a critical and financial failure, Reynolds rebounded and achieved success in 2016 with “Deadpool.” His journey with the Deadpool character began when he played Wade Wilson/Weapon XI in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” The 2016 film “Deadpool” disregards the events of the X-Men movie, reboots Deadpool’s character, and presents a new origin story that aligns more closely with the original source material from Marvel Comics. “Deadpool” went on to break multiple box-office records, including a worldwide opening of $264.9 million across 62 markets, making it the highest-grossing film of 2016, the largest for an R-rated film, and the second-most successful for Fox. Following its massive success, the sequel “Deadpool 2” was released in June 2017, and “Deadpool 3” is scheduled for release in November 2024.

Beyond acting on screen, Reynolds has also made a name for himself in voice acting. He voiced characters in two Dreamworks Animation films, “The Croods” (2013) and “Turbo” (2013), as well as Pikachu in “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” (2019). Additionally, he contributed as the facial motion capture actor for the CGI Pikachu.

Reynolds was honored with a Saturn Award for Best Actor for “Deadpool” in 2017 and received a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor. That same year, he earned a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in “Deadpool.” In 2016, he was commemorated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 8601 Hollywood Blvd.

Aviation Gin

Reynolds made headlines in February 2018 when he acquired an “unspecified minority” ownership stake in Aviation American Gin for an undisclosed amount. He also holds the positions of spokesperson and creative director for the brand, which was initially founded by House Spirits Distillery in Oregon. In 2016, Davos Brands acquired the Aviation brand.

Due to Reynolds’ playful advertisements, including a widely recognized video featuring the “Peloton girl,” Aviation’s sales surged from 2018 to 2020, propelling it to become the second-largest super-premium gin brand in the US.

In August 2020, Diageo LLC announced its intent to purchase Aviation Gin LLC and Davos Brands LLC for a potential total of $610 million. The acquisition included an upfront payment of $335 million, with the remaining sum contingent upon reaching certain performance milestones over a decade.

Looking at comparable celebrity alcohol deals, it can be estimated that Ryan held a 20% stake in Aviation Gin. If this estimation holds, it would mean Ryan earned approximately $67 million before taxes from the cash portion of the deal and could potentially gain an additional $55 million from performance-related payments.

Mint Mobile

In November 2019, Reynolds acquired an ownership interest in Mint Mobile, a company that provides affordable pre-paid mobile phone services. He has appeared in several advertising campaigns promoting Mint Mobile’s offerings.

In March 2023, news broke that T-Mobile wasacquiring Mint Mobile in a cash and stock arrangement valued at $1.35 billion, comprised of 39% in cash ($526 million) and 61% in stock ($823 million). Ryan is believed to hold a 25% ownership stake in Mint. Assuming this is accurate, his cash share would amount to $131 million before tax, approximately $70 million post-tax. On the stock side, he likely received $205 million worth of T-Mobile stock, amounting to 1,423,611 shares of T-Mobile based on a share price of $144 on March 15, 2023.

Personal Life and Real Estate

Reynolds’ relationship with Canadian singer Alanis Morissette began in 2002, leading to an engagement in 2004. Their split occurred in 2007, after which he started dating American actress Scarlett Johansson. They tied the knot in September 2008 but separated in December 2010, ultimately finalizing their divorce in July 2011. In October 2011, he began a relationship with Blake Lively, his “Green Lantern” co-star, marrying in September 2012 and welcoming three daughters. In September 2022, Lively revealed they were expecting their fourth child. Ryan became a U.S. citizen around 2018.

In 2012, Reynolds and Lively purchased a property in Westchester County, New York, for $6 million, featuring 11.65 acres and a main home of nearly 9,000 square feet. Additionally, he owns a residence in Los Angeles and reportedly bought a home in Marford, Wales, for $1.9 million in 2023.

Throughout the years, Reynolds has supported numerous causes. In May 2022, he joined a group of celebrities in reading “James and the Giant Peach” to benefit the global charity Partners In Health, co-founded by Roald Dahl’s daughter, Ophelia. Additionally, in 2022, he and Lively pledged to contribute up to $1 million for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion. In March 2022, they donated $500,000 to Water First for clean drinking water for Indigenous communities in Canada. In January 2023, Reynolds was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards.

How Much Did Ryan Reynolds Make for Deadpool?

Reynolds initially received a base salary of $2 million for Deadpool, which later increased significantly due to a generous backend points structure. The production cost of the first Deadpool was $58 million, leading to a gross of $780 million. In 2017, he earned around $22 million, placing him among the 20 highest-paid actors globally for that year. While his earnings for Deadpool 2 remain unconfirmed, estimates suggest he received at least $20 million for the sequel, with potential earnings exceeding $30-40 million given its $785 million worldwide revenue.

Salary Per Movie

Following the success of the Deadpool series, Reynolds has positioned himself among actors who can command $20 million upfront for film roles. In the Michael Bay film “6 Underground,” his upfront pay was $27 million.

Wrexham AFC

In November 2020, Ryan, alongside fellow comedian Rob McElhenney, purchased a Welsh soccer club named Wrexham AFC. Upon acquiring the club, it was in the fifth division of English soccer, four leagues below the Premier League. The purchase required no money down, although they committed approximately $2.6 million for infrastructure upgrades. By April 2023, Wrexham achieved promotion to League Two and secured the National League championship, marking a comeback to the English Football League after 15 years.