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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 standaloneIron Manfilms, Downey Jr was an integral part of many key MCU movies that further augmented his paycheck multifold. Following his final appearance inAvengers: Endgame, theDue Dateactor proved why he was a bonafide superstar with his staggering salary surpassing the entire box office collections of Dwayne Johnson’sBlack Adam.
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From earning a modest $500,000 for his first stint as Iron Man in 2008 to taking home a whopping $75 million forAvengers: Infinity Wars,Robert Downey Jrhas 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 theSherlock Holmesstar the highest-paid Marvel actor.
From his debut in Marvel withIron Manto the culmination inAvengers Endgame,Downey Jr has ensured that his role commanded bigger paydays with each film. As per statistical reports (viaCBR), theOppenheimerstar 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’sBlack 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.
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Sharanya Sankar
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
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