Leonardo DiCaprio | Titanic

Movie enthusiasts certainly know who Leonardo DiCaprio is — he’s one of the most recognizable actors today, after all. DiCaprio first started as an actor on the iconic television show Growing Pains. He then quickly transitioned into starring in movies such as What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, where he reportedly earned $75K. It wasn’t until his credit role as Jack Dawson in the iconic 1997 film Titanic when he started making millions.

Like we said, Titanic was the first movie where Leonardo DiCaprio started making millions for his acting. He reportedly earned $2.5 million for his memorable performance in the iconic film. Fast forward a couple of decades later, DiCaprio is now one of the highest-paid actors as he regularly earns around $20 million per movie. Besides the fortune, DiCaprio also achieved several awards and achievements in his career!