Johnny Depp is one of the biggest and most successful actors on the planet. He has made a luxurious life out of his various film and endorsement projects over the last four decades. He is a prominent name still, despite being surrounded by controversies. Let us see how his net worth fares in comparison with iconic UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan.
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Rogan became an internet sensation, with clips from his podcast ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ gaining admiration. He became a worldwide celebrity and earned the approval of fans globally. This made him a sellable asset for himself and the 54-year-old used this to improve his legacy.
Spotify signed his podcast for a contract well over $100 million according to reports. This made ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ exclusive to the audio-sharing platform only. The UFC commentator also has various business ventures that make him one of the richest guys in the promotion.
Johnny Depp’s Net worth in 2022
Depp is a multi-talented man. He’s an actor, a musician, and a producer, among other things. Being a movie superstar made him a big attraction for many major brand endorsements.
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Despite a few personal and financial setbacks, Depp still has a net worth of $100 million. According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, a large part of this comes from his fees, which lie around $20 million/movie.
Notably, Depp lost $650 million of his money from 2003 to 2016 due to various reasons for which he filed a lawsuit against his business managers.
Joe Rogan’s Net worth in 2022
Joe Rogan, too, much like Johnny Depp, is a multi-talented person invested in various things. Apart from being a UFC color commentator, Rogan hosts one of the biggest podcasts in the world. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Joe Rogan’s net worth in 2022 is $120 million.
Whereas, his annual salary is around $60 million. Rogan’s earnings grew massively in the last five years. His podcast used to earn him approximately $5 million back in 2017. While it increased to $20 million per year in 2020 prior to getting a huge exclusive deal with Spotify.
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Other than UFC commentary and running a podcast, Rogan is also a stand-up comic who performs sold-out comedy shows around the US. He was also the host of the TV show Fear Factor for a few years.
Highest paying endorsements of Johnny Depp and Joe Rogan
Johnny Depp is one of the biggest actors in the world and has a marketable and charismatic appearance. He has endorsed various top brands in his career, such as H&M, Asahi, and Tom Ford, among others.
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However, his biggest endorsement to date is the one with the French luxury fashion house, Dior. Depp is the brand ambassador of Dior’s perfume lineup, Sauvage. Reportedly, Depp was paid $3-$5 million for his campaigns with the fragrance line.
Joe Rogan also has tie-ups with various brands that he promotes on his podcast. However, the biggest deal of his career so far is the one with Spotify.
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The audio-sharing platform reportedly paid $100 million for the exclusive rights to his podcast. However, it was later revealed that the figure might be around $200 million.
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