Despite Making More Movies and Owning XFL, Teremana Tequila and More, How Did Dwayne Johnson Lose ‘World’s Richest Actor’ Spot to A Comedian

Believe it or not, the highest-paid Hollywood actor isn’t the richest in the industry, according to the latest survey. €800M worth Dwayne The Rock Johnson rose to the pinnacle of fame as a multi-time WWE world champion and a highly accomplished actor afterward. It’s safe to say that The Rock’s glamorous silver-screen feats sometimes even surpassed his wrestling glory.

But that’s not all about his multifaceted legacy. DJ also nailed her several business ventures, including XFL, Tequila, seven buck production, and a few more. His high-flying career feeds him emotionally and monetarily as well. The Rock’s fat bank account only moves upward with time. That said, it seems like he is currently slowing down a bit in the competition of the dollar count to fellow world-class actors.

Jerry Seinfeld beat the Rock in the World’s richest actors list

Among his many identities, if you poll votes for the most liked one, perhaps the hottest Hollywood hunk persona will win the race. His charisma and on-point acting savvy took him to places that most of the actors can only imagine. After his inception in the glamour world with the iconic Scorpion King, there is no looking back for the former WWE fighter. From bolster franchises like Fast and Furious, and Jumanji to numerous standalone masterpieces, DJ dipped his feet everywhere, registering himself on the list of one of the most prolific all-rounder actors.

Despite achieving all these feats, according to the latest report, Johnson fell short to come to the top of the list of the world’s richest actors in 2023. Popular Canadian comedian-actor Jerry Seinfeld beat him by two spots to stand first with a net worth of $1 billion. Dwayne Johnson, however, isn’t placed too low on the list, with an overall third rank, surpassing legendary actors like Shah Rukh Khan, and Tom Cruise in the process.

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Apart from losing the coveted richest actor’s spot, DJ has been undergoing an overall dip in his career right now.

The Rock has been undergoing serious setbacks in his career as of late

After the crash of Black Adam at the box office, Johnson has been meeting one after another downfall in his dream projects. He has been fired from top-notch franchises like DC and Fast & Furious amid some serious clash of opinions. The Jumanji franchise also hinted at closing the door for The Rock in recent times.

Weeks ago, the blow of the Young Rock series broke him apart. It was reported that the decision to pull the pin on Johnson’s TV series was a result of declining ratings. That was not the end of misery, nevertheless. The Rock again came across a massive hitch, with XFl losing $60 million in its 1st season.

While the time is really testing for the wrestler-turned-actor, we hope he will bounce back soon in a rocky-esque as he does always.

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