Brad Pitt Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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Brad Pitt, a renowned actor and producer, boasts a net worth of $400 million. He stands among the most celebrated and lucratively compensated artists globally. He consistently secures a minimum of $20 million for significant movie releases. Notably, he secured a whopping $30 million upfront payment for an upcoming Apple TV film centered on Formula One.

Pitt holds multiple Academy Award nominations. In 2014, he clinched an Oscar as a Producer for “12 Years a Slave,” which bagged the Best Picture accolade. Furthermore, in 2020, he secured the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

An essential contribution to his substantial net worth is Pitt’s co-founding of Plan B Entertainment. Initially launched with his former spouse, Jennifer Aniston, in the 1990s, he assumed full ownership post their divorce. Over time, Plan B has overseen the production of numerous impactful films such as “The Departed,” “Moonlight,” and “12 Years a Slave,” all of which clinched the Best Picture Academy Award. Many of Pitt’s personal movie projects have been managed by Plan B, including “Troy,” “Moneyball,” “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” “Killing Them Softly,” “World War Z,” “The Big Short,” and “Ad Astra.” Further details on Plan B will be delved into later in this narrative.

Early Beginnings

Born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, as William Bradley Pitt, the talented individual grew up alongside two younger siblings in Springfield, Missouri. He pursued journalism with a focus on advertising at the University of Missouri. Despite being just a couple of weeks shy of completing his degree, a burgeoning interest in acting prompted him to relocate to Los Angeles.

Achievements

Pitt’s debut on the silver screen was marked by a minor role in the film “Hunk.” Additionally, he can be glimpsed briefly in the backdrop of the 1987 Kevin Costner flick “No Way Out.”

Following several guest appearances and minor slots, Pitt rose to prominence with his supporting portrayal in “Thelma and Louise.” His talent shone in the Academy Award-winning movie “A River Runs Through It” in 1992. The highly successful crime drama “Seven” in 1995, garnering $327 million globally, further elevated his status. Pitt earned a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nod for his role in “12 Monkeys.”

His commitment to immersive character depictions has taken him across various terrains, boxing rings, and demanded the mastery of diverse accents. Some noteworthy Brad Pitt films include:

• Ocean’s Eleven
• Troy
• Babel
• Mr. and Mrs. Smith
• Fight Club
• World War Z
• Moneyball
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
• Bullet Train
• Babylon

He is also slated to star in and produce a Formula One racing film, helmed by Joseph Kosinski for Apple TV, commanding a significant $30 million, marking a career peak prior to royalty considerations.

Plan B Venture

In November 2001, Brad Pitt collaborated with his then-wife, Jennifer Aniston, renowned producer Brad Grey, and a team of executives to establish Plan B Entertainment. Following his separation, Brad acquired Jennifer’s stake in the enterprise for an undisclosed sum. Subsequently, in October 2022, it surfaced that Plan B was brokering a deal to transfer a 60% interest to French media conglomerate Mediawan. The transaction, valuing Plan B at $300 million, was substantiated with 50% cash and 50% Mediawan equity. Thus, Mediawan disbursed $180 million, encompassing $90 million in cash and stock apiece, to claim a 60% share in Plan B. Assuming Brad’s prior 60% ownership, he either retained the full amount individually, relinquishing his Plan B shares entirely, or plausibly divvied the windfall with associates.

To date, Plan B movies have amassed $3 billion in global box office revenue against a cumulative $1 billion budget. Notably, “World War Z” reigns as Plan B’s most lucratively performing film, securing $530 million worldwide. Following closely is “Troy,” amassing $483 million.

Highlighted Plan B productions encompass:

• Troy
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• The Departed
• The Time Traveler’s Wife
• Eat Pray Love, Moneyball
• World War Z
• Kick-Ass
• 12 Years a Slave
• Ad Astra

Compensation Highlights

Back in 1991, Brad pocketed a mere $6,000 for his minor stint in Thelma & Louise. Fast forward two years, and he secured $500,000 for Kalifornia, today translating to nearly $1 million adjusted for inflation. Following this, he received a substantial $4 million for Seven. Subsequent years saw pay hikes, with the likes of $10 million for Sleepers, and another $10 million for Seven Years in Tibet.

By the late 1990s, his base movie salary elevated to $17.5 million, reflecting compensation for Meet Joe Black, Fight Club, Spy Game, and Troy. Notably, he fetched $20 million for Mr. & Mrs. Smith alongside $20 million for most non-producer lead roles. Noteworthy is his decision to halve his earnings to $10 million for appearances in Tarantino’s offerings “Inglorious Basterds” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

In 2001, Brad opted for a $10 million reduced base salary to partake in backend proceeds of the co-acted film “Ocean’s Eleven,” culminating in a $30 million income from the venture.

His upcoming portrayal in the Formula One drama promises a $30 million remuneration.

As a film producer, Pitt’s revenue could potentially eclipse his acting earnings, underscoring an illustrious career multifaceted with business acumen.

Top-Grossing Projects

Outlined below are Brad Pitt’s ten highest box office earners:

1. 1. World War Z (2013) – $540 million
   2. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) – $374.3 million
   3. Troy (2004) – $497.4 million
   4. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) – $478.2 million
   5. Ocean’s Eleven (2001) – $450.7 million
   6. Ocean’s Twelve (2004) – $363.4 million
   7. Seven (1995) – $327 million
   8. Megamind
   9. (2010) – $321.9 million in box office revenue for his voice role
   10. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) – $333.9 million in box office revenue
   11. Inglourious Basterds (2009) – $321.5 million in box office revenue

Personal Life

Brad, previously married to actress Jennifer Aniston, tied the knot in 2000 and divorced in 2005. The speculation surrounding their split suggested his involvement with Angelina Jolie, his co-star in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Brad and Angelina got married in 2014 after a decade of relationship. Their divorce was finalized in 2019 following their separation in 2016. The custody and support issues dragged on for years after.

Pitt and Jolie are parents to six children, a mix of adopted and biological. Selling the North American photo rights for $4.1 million to People Magazine and British rights for $3.5 million to Hello! after the birth of their daughter Shiloh, Brad and Angelina earned $7.6 million. The birth of their twins, Knox and Vivienne, led to another deal with People and Hello! for $15 million, setting a record for the most expensive celebrity photograph ever sold.

In 2022, Brad started dating jewelry designer Ines de Ramon.

Philanthropy

Pitt actively supports various charitable causes. He has made significant donations to the ONE Campaign, Make It Right Foundation, and the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, a global humanitarian aid fund founded alongside Angelina Jolie. After the Haiti earthquake in 2010, Pitt and Jolie gave $1 million to Doctors Without Borders. Their foundation has contributed millions to charitable efforts, including the construction of 150 affordable homes in New Orleans as a response to Hurricane Katrina, via the Make It Right Foundation.

Los Feliz Estate

Brad possesses an impressive real estate portfolio exceeding $100 million in value encompassing properties worldwide.

Between 1994 and 2023, Brad’s primary residence in LA was a compound constructed through multiple acquisitions over the years. The mansion reportedly sold for $39 million in March 2023 after a discreet off-market offering. The expansive property in LA’s Los Feliz neighborhood spans nearly two acres across five contiguous parcels. The estate includes multiple homes, a 6,600-square-foot main house, a skateboard park, a swimming pool, and more. Brad’s initial purchase in 1994 from actress Cassandra Peterson, known for her role as “Elvira,” for $1.7 million led to the assembly of the compound. Peterson believed the house was haunted and later remarked:

“Something weird was going on. Footsteps above my head on the ceiling. Clouds of smoke forming into what looked like a human and then disappearing. A black shadow floating on the bottom of the pool that wouldn’t go away. After a priest performed an exorcism in the home and a Native American cleansed the home with sage, it seemed to all go away.“

The primary residence boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and 7,000 square feet of living space. The estate’s appearance in 1997, post-several estate acquisitions but pre-consolidation, can be seen below:

Other Real Estate

During his marriage to Jennifer Aniston, Brad and Jennifer resided in an 11,000-square-foot Wallace Neff-designed mansion in Beverly Hills. Acquired for $12.5 million in 2001, the property underwent a three-year renovation before being sold for $28 million post-divorce. The same property was sold in March 2020 for $44.5 million. A video tour of the former Pitt/Aniston Beverly Hills mansion can be viewed here:

In 2000, Brad purchased a beach house on 15 acres near Santa Barbara in Goleta, California for $4 million.

In late 2006, during the construction of 150 homes in New Orleans, Brad bought a historic mansion in the French Quarter for $3.5 million. While listed for $6.5 million in 2015 by Pitt and Jolie, it was later taken off the market without a sale.

In 2004, Brad invested $8.4 million in a cliffside abode in Malibu, California, selling it in December 2011 to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi for $12 million. The subsequent sale by the couple for $13 million ushered in another sale of the property in October 2022 for $45 million. The buyers were a married duo of style entrepreneurs closely linked to Kim Kardashian.

In 2015, Pitt acquired a villa in Majorca, Spain, for $3.7 million.

In July 2022, Brad splurged $40 million on a historically significant residence in Carmel Highlands, California.

In April 2023, Pitt purchased Aileen Getty’s Los Feliz residence for $5.5 million.

Chateau Miraval

In 2008, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie acquired the renowned Chateau Miraval, a 1,200-acre winery in the south of France, for a staggering $67 million. Known for its top-tier rosé, Chateau Miraval’s bottles are accessible in upscale US supermarkets.

The property features a main house with 35 rooms, guest houses, and a recording studio. Brangelina exchanged vows at the chateau in 2014. The estate became a focal point in their divorce proceedings, prolonging the settlement. Eventually, an agreement was likely reached either for the sale of the property or making their children the primary heirs.

Brad Pitt Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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Brad Pitt Net Worth (Money & Salary)