Let's face it, George Clooney already has that rugged good looks that make people swoon. But wait, there's more! Forbes just dropped the bombshell that George is the highest-paid actor in 2018, raking in a staggering $239 million from June 1, 2017, to the same date the following year. Can you believe his luck? Seriously, when does this guy's winning streak end?
How Did George Clooney Make So Much Money?
Now, you might be scratching your head wondering how George managed to earn such an astronomical amount. After all, his only film in 2017 was Suburbicon, which he directed but didn't star in, and it didn't exactly set the box office on fire. The real secret behind his fortune lies in tequila—yes, tequila! Specifically, Casamigos Tequila, a brand he co-founded with Mike Meldman and Rande Gerber back in 2013. In a candid chat with Good Morning America, George revealed, "We never intended to start a tequila company. Honestly, we made Casamigos just so we could enjoy it ourselves. When we finally launched, we thought, 'If we sell a bottle or two, great. If not, at least we still get to drink our own tequila!' Who knew it would turn into such a massive success?"
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Well, turns out they sold much more than a bottle or two! The company was snapped up by British giant Diageo for a cool $700 million, with the potential for an additional $300 million over the next decade. George himself admitted, "Four years later, when we're offered a billion dollars to sell the company, yeah, we were shocked." Shocked indeed!
Who Should We Feel Sorry For?
While George's story is nothing short of miraculous, there's one guy who might deserve our sympathy: Dwayne Johnson. The Rock may have "barely" scraped by with a modest $124 million in earnings over the past year, thanks to blockbusters like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Rampage, and Skyscraper. According to a People report, Dwayne credits his massive social media following for much of his success. He explained, "Social media has become the most critical element of marketing a movie for me. I've built a strong connection with audiences worldwide, and they value what I bring to the table." Kudos to The Rock for leveraging his digital presence!
Robert Downey Jr.'s Marvel Money
And let's not forget Robert Downey Jr., who somehow managed to "suffer" through the year with a measly $81 million. Yeah, those Marvel movies like Spider-Man: Homecoming and Avengers: Infinity War must've really held him back. Poor guy!
