According to George Clooney’s wife, Amal Clooney, the actor reportedly rejected down $35 million for a movie because he didn’t think it was in his best interest to proceed. Is he worth more or less than he was in 2017?
It’s safe to say that Geroge is one of the most well-known performers in Hollywood. The ‘Argo’ star, who rose to fame as an actor, has since ventured into a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors.
Actor turned down $35 million offer
“Airline commercial”? George revealed in an interview with The Guardian that he was once offered $35 million to appear in one.
A spokesperson for the actor revealed that he turned down the offer after talking with his wife, Amal Clooney, a Human Rights lawyer.
For one day’s work on an airline commercial, the actor was offered $35,000 to $35,000. After discussing the offer with his wife Amal, the couple decided the money was not worth the time or effort.
“I don’t want to do anything that takes a minute of my sleep away from me.”
George Clooney’s net worth explored
Well, it looks like turning down $35 million wasn’t a big deal for George as he basks in an impressive fortune.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, George has an estimated net worth of $500 million.
Besides being an A-list actor, George is also an established businessman. He co-founded the Tequilla brand Casamigos along with entrepreneurs Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman in 2013, and sold it for a whopping $1 billion in 2017.
Meanwhile, he told The Guardian that he has made $40 million through his appearances in commercials for the brand Nespresso.
The actor also has a globe-spanning real-estate portfolio along with his wife. He owns many properties – from the famous Lake Como villa to a $13 million English mansion.
What is Amal Clooney’s net worth?
The London-based lawyer and activist has an estimated net worth of $50 million herself, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
She specializes in international law and human rights and has worked with notable personalities such as Maria Ressa, Mohamed Nasheed and Yulia Tymoshenko.
She is the co-founder of the Clooney Foundation for Justice along with George.