Brad Pitt Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Details on Brad Pitt’s wealth and earnings

Brad Pitt, with a net worth of $400 million, has established himself as a renowned actor and producer in the entertainment industry. His involvement in major film releases guarantees him a minimum of $20 million per project. Remarkably, he recently secured a $30 million upfront payment for an upcoming Formula One movie made for Apple TV.

Pitt has received numerous Academy Award nominations, winning in 2014 as a Producer for “12 Years a Slave,” which claimed the Best Picture title. Additionally, he clinched the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2020 for his performance in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

Brad Pitt co-founded Plan B Entertainment, a production company, with his former wife Jennifer Aniston during the 1990s. Following their divorce, he assumed full ownership. Plan B has produced several acclaimed movies such as “The Departed,” “Moonlight,” and “12 Years a Slave,” all recipients of the Best Picture Academy Award. Noteworthy films produced by Plan B and featuring Pitt include “Troy,” “Moneyball,” “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,” “Killing Them Softly,” “World War Z,” “The Big Short,” and “Ad Astra.” More insight on Plan B will be provided later in this article.

Early Years

Born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Brad Pitt spent his childhood in Springfield, Missouri. At the University of Missouri, he initially pursued a journalism degree with an advertising focus before shifting his interest to acting. Consequently, he abandoned his studies two weeks shy of graduation to relocate to Los Angeles and pursue an acting career.

Achievements

In his initial acting roles, Pitt appeared in minor capacities in films like “Hunk” and made fleeting appearances in productions such as the 1987 movie “No Way Out,” starring Kevin Costner.

Following these early roles, he gained recognition for his supporting performance in “Thelma and Louise.” Subsequently, his portrayal in the Academy Award-winning film “A River Runs Through It” (1992) further enhanced his reputation. Notably, the 1995 crime drama “Seven,” which grossed $327 million worldwide, earned Pitt critical acclaim. His role in “12 Monkeys” then garnered a Golden Globe award and an Academy Award nomination.

Pitt’s versatility is evident in diverse roles that involved physical challenges, like in “Fight Club,” and demanding character portrayals with impeccable accents. Some of his noteworthy 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 set to star in and produce a Formula One racing film directed by Joseph Kosinski for Apple TV, earning a record-high $30 million excluding royalties.

Plan B

In November 2001, Brad Pitt, along with then-wife Jennifer Aniston, super producer Brad Grey, and other executives, established Plan B Entertainment. Subsequent to his divorce, Pitt acquired full ownership of the company. Notably, recent reports in October 2022 revealed the negotiation of a controlling 60% ownership sale to French media conglomerate Mediawan. The transaction valued Plan B at $300 million, featuring a 50-50 payment structure of cash and Mediawan stock. Assuming Pitt previously held a 60% stake, he likely distributed the windfall with his partners, rather than retaining the entire sum.

To date, Plan B films have amassed $3 billion in global box office receipts with production costs totaling $1 billion. The highest-earning Plan B movie globally remains “World War Z,” generating $530 million. Following closely is “Troy,” accumulating $483 million.

Key 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

Significant Earnings

In 1991, Pitt received a meager $6,000 for a minor role in Thelma & Louise, escalating to $500,000 for his part in Kalifornia two years later. Adjusting for inflation, this equates to nearly $1 million. Subsequently, he earned $4 million for “Seven” and $10 million each for “Sleepers” and “Seven Years in Tibet.”

By the late 1990s, his base film fee grew to $17.5 million, compensating projects such as Meet Joe Black, Fight Club, Spy Game, and Troy. Notably, he secured $20 million for Mr. & Mrs. Smith and most lead roles excluding his producer role. Pitt reduced his fee to $10 million for Quentin Tarantino’s films “Inglorious Basterds” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

In 2001, he opted for a reduced $10 million base salary supplemented with backend profit shares for his role in Ocean’s Eleven. Consequently, total earnings from the film amounted to $30 million.

For his forthcoming Formula One project, Pitt reportedly commands a $30 million compensation.

As a film producer, Pitt’s accumulated earnings surpass his acting income, affirming his financial success.

Top-Grossing Films

Brad Pitt’s most successful box office hits include:

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. MegamindWith a voice role in 2010 earning $321.9 million, Brad Pitt’s notable film credits include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and Inglourious Basterds (2009).

      Personal Life

      In a previous relationship, Brad Pitt was married to actress Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005, amidst rumors of an affair with Angelina Jolie. After divorcing Aniston, Pitt married Jolie in 2014 but separated in 2016, finalizing their divorce in 2019. The custody and support battle extended for years.

      Brad and Jolie share six children, with notable instances of selling photo rights for considerable sums following the births of their children.

      As of 2022, Pitt is dating jewelry designer Ines de Ramon.

      

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      Philanthropy

      Throughout his career, Brad Pitt has actively supported various humanitarian causes through donations to organizations like the ONE Campaign, Make It Right Foundation, and the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. In 2010, he and Jolie donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders after the Haiti earthquake.

      Los Feliz Estate

      Brad Pitt holds an extensive real estate portfolio valued at over $100 million globally. Notably, his Los Feliz compound, pieced together over the years, recently sold for $39 million in 2023.

      The property includes multiple homes, a skateboard park, and a pool. Beginning in 1994 with a purchase from actress Cassandra Peterson, Pitt expanded to create a contiguous estate that boasted haunted tales, covered by local media outlets.

      

      Brad Pitt’s Los Feliz Estate in 1997, via Getty Images

      Other Real Estate

      Over the years, Brad Pitt has owned notable properties, including a Wallace Neff-designed mansion once shared with Jennifer Aniston in Beverly Hills, sold for $44.5 million in 2020. Pitt has made investments in properties across California, the Spanish island of Majorca, and most recently, a historic home in Carmel Highlands.

      Chateau Miraval

      In 2008, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie purchased the Chateau Miraval winery in France for $67 million. The property, a point of contention during their divorce, is renowned for its rosé production and extensive facilities.

      The chateau, featuring a vast main house, several guest accommodations, and a recording studio, played a significant role in Pitt and Jolie’s shared assets during their separation.

      

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