The “Man of Steel” actor earned $50 million from participating in more than 20 movies, 5 television productions and many commercials.
Henry Cavill is busy promoting his new war film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare , directed by Guy Ritchie. Showbizgalore reports that his salary for the film is around $10 million .
This year, the American actor will also reunite with audiences through the reboot of the Highlander series and Warhammer 40,000 – a film adapted from a video game, co-produced by him and his girlfriend. Screenrant predicts that this series will help the actor regain his form after the failure of Argylle .
Earn millions of dollars from acting in movies and advertising
According to Celebrity Net Worth , as of March, Henry Cavill’s fortune is estimated at $50 million . All thanks to the income accumulated after many years of acting in movies and commercials.
Although he entered the film industry in the early 2000s, it was not until Man of Steel (2013) that Cavill really exploded. The producer paid him an advance salary for the role of Superman of $300,000 (not including the commission received after the film was a box office hit with a revenue of $670 million ).
When Hollywood Reporter announced Cavill’s salary, many people were surprised because the number was not too high. However, if we consider the salary of actors when they first entered the superhero world, Cavill is still luckier than his colleagues, for example Chris Hemsworth – who was paid only $ 150,000 for the first Thor movie.
There are no detailed reports on how much Cavill earned in total for playing Superman. But historically, actors who have played the character have received eight-figure salaries. So Insider speculates that the iconic role has helped the actor pocket millions of dollars.
The classic Superman role brought Henry Cavill a good salary. Photo: The Guardian.
In addition, he was paid $250,000 for just a few seconds of appearance in Black Adam . This was also the last time he wore the S-shaped armor on his chest because Warner Bros. hired Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn to completely revamp the DC Comics series. For the DC Universe, Cavill also received $250,000 for a cameo in The Flash.
Insider assessed that joining Netflix was the right decision for Cavill as he could earn $400,000 per episode of The Witcher (season 1). In the next part, his salary increased to $1 million /episode. However, the character Geralt of Rivia was no longer portrayed by Cavill when the series entered season 3.
In addition to movies, the 1983-born star’s assets have steadily increased thanks to lucrative advertising contracts. In 2021, he joined the nutrition brand MuscleTech as a global ambassador and creative director. This deal helped him earn millions of dollars.
The actor is also the spokesperson for the botanical beverage brand No.1 Botanicals (he also has shares in the company), and has appeared in commercials for lingerie, Dunhill perfume, Boss Eyewear glasses, etc.
Love speed and like to collect watches
Henry Cavill is a typical Hollywood man with a strong, masculine appearance, upright personality and especially a hobby of collecting cars and luxury watches.
The actor’s passion for speed is reflected in his collection of expensive supercars including: Aston Martin DBS, Ferrari 458 Spider, McLaren MP4-12C, Bentley Continental S, Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Wraith, Ducati XDiavel S and Ducati Panigale V4S. The price of each car ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of USD. In addition, the actor also owns 2 Italian motorcycles with a rugged design.
At the same time, Cavill buys classy watches that exude a gentlemanly aura. Omega DeVille Hour Vision, gold-plated Polaris Chronograph, Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Polaris, Cartier Tank Americaine are items he often uses when wearing suits or sportswear.
Henry Cavill is passionate about speed. Photo: The Guardian .
Cavill currently lives in a mansion in Lake Sherwood, a suburb of Hollywood, with his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso. The futuristic architectural property is located on top of a natural mountain, and was purchased by the actor in 2013 for $5 million .
A private person, Cavill rarely shares the interior of his home. Some sources say that in addition to the above real estate, the Man of Steel star also owns a luxury home in his hometown of Jersey.
According to Insider , audiences will be surprised to know that a tall and muscular man like Cavill has a hobby of decorating small statues. On Instagram, the Hollywood star once introduced a collection of miniature statues simulating characters in the game Warhammer. He shared: “Nothing surprising, this is a small job I’m doing. I need to improve the color of these statues.”
Preparing to celebrate his 51st birthday, Cavill said he is satisfied with his current simple life. He is even happier as he prepares to welcome his first child with his CEO girlfriend.
Speaking to Access Hollywood at the premiere of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare on April 15, Cavill confirmed Viscuso’s pregnancy. “Natalie and I are both very excited about this. I’m sure you’ll hear more wonderful things,” the actor told reporters when asked about fatherhood.
