Leonardo DiCaprio | Wolf of Wall Street

Leonardo DiCaprio has been in the Hollywood industry since the ’90s. He has become a producer, philanthropist, and environmentalist as well. Between 1995 and 2020, the renowned actor has earned $300 million from film salaries and backend points alone. For instance, he earned a base salary of $2.5 million from 1997’s Titanic, but he eventually collected $40 million because of a 1.8% cut of backend points. He has also garnered additional tens of millions from venture capital stakes, endorsements, and real estate investments.

Following the success of Titanic, he moved forward with a string of box-office success movies. He won multiple acting awards, which helped him secure his place as a leading man. For his outstanding performance in The Wolf of Wall Street, DiCaprio earned a huge $25 million. Take note, bonuses are not yet included in this huge amount.