When Robert Downey Jr signed up to play Tony Stark aka Iron Man in the first of the MCU films, the actor probably did not realize that he would end up with millions in his pocket, just like his character. Over the years, the superstardom that he gained through his gig in the MCU, resulted in him becoming the highest-paid Marvel star.
Apart from the 3 standalone Iron Man films, Downey Jr was an integral part of many key MCU movies that further augmented his paycheck multifold. Following his final appearance in Avengers: Endgame, the Due Date actor proved why he was a bonafide superstar with his staggering salary surpassing the entire box office collections of Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam.
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Robert Downey Jr’s Marvel Paycheck Will Give Black Adam Insecurities
From earning a modest $500,000 for his first stint as Iron Man in 2008 to taking home a whopping $75 million for Avengers: Infinity Wars, Robert Downey Jr has come a truly long way. The actor who is seen as the talisman of the Avengers Ensemble, is one of the most significant characters whose presence in the MCU has been pivotal in the development of narratives. This marquee role also made the Sherlock Holmes star the highest-paid Marvel actor.
From his debut in Marvel with Iron Man to the culmination in Avengers Endgame, Downey Jr has ensured that his role commanded bigger paydays with each film. As per statistical reports (via CBR), the Oppenheimer star has made over $435 million in total through his appearance in Marvel. To put this historical amount in perspective, this amount surpassed the total box office collections made by Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, which earned around $395 million.
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How Does Robert Downey Jr Spend His Fortune?
Robert Downey Jr’s massive salary as a Marvel actor has ensured that the star is not just laughing his way to the bank, but also has the luxury of gifting himself anything without batting an eye. Expectedly, the actor is known to have indulgences, and his Marvel paycheck has allowed him to welcome these luxuries with ease.
Apart from having an affinity for flashy watches and timepieces, Downey Jr has a passion for vintage cars. The actor has a garage full of cars, including a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette and a customized 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. In addition, the charismatic star also owns properties which include a house with a windmill in the Hamptons, and a home in Malibu. Downey Jr is also a big shoe enthusiast, with sneakers being his footwear of choice. The actor once wore Givenchy Tyson wedged sneakers worth around $2000.
