Net Worth: $300 Million
Leonardo DiCaprio’s net worth has risen to $300 million, with most of his earnings coming from movie salaries and back-end deals that provide the actor with a share of each movie’s revenue. DiCaprio has also added to his massive fortune thanks to brand endorsements, real estate holdings, and some smart venture capital investments.
Let’s take a close look at which movies have earned Leonardo DiCaprio the most money and how he adds to his net worth outside of acting.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Net Worth Is Tied To Massive Movie Paydays
arp / Depositphotos.comIn 1979 Leonardo DiCaprio made his first appearance on a TV series when he appeared as an unnamed child in “Romper Room.” The younger actor then made several more TV appearances, usually in one or two episodes of TV shows, before landing a 12-episode character arc in the Parenthood tv series from 1990 to 1991. His second larger TV break came from 1991 to 1992 when he appeared in 23 episodes of the hit TV series Growing Pains.
With his star rising, DiCaprio appeared in the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. While the movie only earned $10 million at the box office, DiCaprio’s portrayal of a young differently-abled man led to critical praise.
DiCaprio, on the back of his strong performance, was offered a huge $1 million payday to appear in The Basketball Diaries, another movie in a long line of films to come that earned critical praise.
We don’t know how much he made from his next movie Romeo + Juliet, but his turn as Jack in Titanic would set DiCaprio on a path of critical and financial success. For Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio’s net worth was initially increased by $2.5 million. However, he also received 1.8% of the back-end of the film’s gross revenue, an agreement that earned the actor an estimated $40 million for his role.
Here are the other known salaries that Leonardo DiCaprio has earned over the years. Pay close attention to his massive payday for Inception, another movie with a lucrative back-end deal for the A-List actor.
| Movie Title | Year | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| The Basketball Diaries | 1995 | $1 Million |
| Romeo + Juliet | 1996 | Not Available |
| Titanic | 1997 | $40 million |
| The Beach | 2000 | $20 million |
| Gangs of New York | 2002 | $10 million |
| Catch Me If You Can | 2002 | $20 million |
| The Aviator | 2004 | $20 million |
| The Departed | 2006 | $20 million |
| Blood Diamond | 2006 | $20 million |
| Inception | 2010 | $59 million |
| J. Edgar | 2011 | $2 Million |
| The Great Gatsby | 2013 | $20 million |
| The Wolf of Wall Street | 2013 | $25 million |
| The Revenant | 2015 | $20 million |
For the movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, DiCaprio and Brad Pitt both lowered their $20 million fees to $10 million. The pay cut allowed the two actors to work together on a Quentin Tarantino film. Brad Pitt’s net worth, much like DiCaprio, could afford a $10 million reduction in salary.
In 2023 Leonardo DiCaprio’s net worth increased by $30 million for just a single film. The actor was paid that guaranteed salary to appear in Martin Scorcese’s newest film.
While we don’t have every salary for Leonardo DiCaprio movies, estimates put his lifetime earnings from movie salaries and bonuses to be at least $300 million.
Brand Endorsements And Business Investments
As one of the most recognizable actors in the world, Leonardo DiCaprio is able to charge up to $5 million per TV ad spot, according to Startup Talky.
Here are just a few of the brands endorsed by Leonardo DiCaprio
- Tag Heuer
- BYD
- Oppo
- Jim Beam
DiCaprio’s Jim Beam commercial only aired in Japan, the region where he also appeared in a campaign for a Japanese credit card company that reportedly paid him his $5 million asking price.
If you’re unfamiliar with BYD, it’s a Chinese electric car company that is just now finding its footing outside of the country.
DiCaprio has also invested in numerous companies; most notably, he was an early investor in the sustainable food company Beyond Meat. In March 2022, DiCaprio put money behind a sustainable Champagne company.
TracXN notes that DiCaprio has been involved in 19 investment rounds. Among those investments, he has been part of two unicorns (private companies valued at $1 billion or more), and several other exits. Most of DiCaprio’s investments are in environmentally friendly companies, such as the sustainable sneaker company Allbirds and the solar energy startups, Kingo Energy and Powerhive.
Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Leonardo DiCaprio’s net worth has increased by at least $100 million thanks to his smart investments and his brand endorsement and ambassador deals.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Real Estate Is Impressive
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comLeonardo DiCaprio has purchased various homes and apartments over the years, and most of those properties are still in his possession.
Yahoo News notes just two property sales for the Aviator actor. The Malibu bungalow that DiCaprio purchased in 1998 for $1.775 million was later sold for $10.3 million, earning the actor a huge profit. He also sold the home he bought in 1999. The Silverlake Spanish-Style Hacienda cost DiCaprio just $769,000, and he sold the home for $1.56 million.
Here’s a listing of Leonardo DiCaprio’s most significant real-estate investments based on the year of purchase, the purchase price, and some of each home’s best amenities.
Yahoo Finance notes several major real estate acquisitions by the actor. In 2005 he purchased Blackadore Caye, a private island off the coast of Belize. The goal of the island acquisition was the creation of an eco-resort.
DiCpario is also the owner of a $23 million eco-friendly home in Los Angeles and a $10 million apartment in Battery Park City in New York.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Philanthropy Has Cost At Least $100 Million
arp / Depositphotos.comThe Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was founded in 1998, and by 2019 it had already awarded more than $100 million in grants to environmental organizations located all over the world.
In 11 years, the company had already partnered with 65 partners in over 46 countries to support over 128 projects.
DiCaprio has also spent at least $3.5 million on public emergencies. He gave $1 million to help Haiti earthquake survivors in 2010 and he donated $2.5 million to various organizations who were helping in the fight against Covid.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s net worth in 2023 is impressive at $300 million, a number that would likely be much higher if not for his constant generosity and money he currently has tied up in many worthwhile businesses focused on environmental sustainability.
