The Mega-Earners of Hollywood (and What They Do to Deserve It)
Keanu Reeves – $40 Million
Forget Hollywood’s usual high-rollers, Keanu Reeves marches to the beat of his own drum (and bank account). In 2023’s “Matrix Resurrections,” his $14 million salary was just the opening act. The real magic lies in his profit-sharing deals, potentially netting him $40 million—a strategy he mastered in the original trilogy, pocketing a cool $83 million per film.
But money isn’t Keanu’s main squeeze. He famously shared his “Matrix” millions with the crew, even gifting Harley-Davidsons to the stuntmen. His passion for filmmaking and valuing those who bring it to life trump fat upfront salaries. This unique approach, coupled with box-office successes, solidified his place as a respected, admired Hollywood anomaly.