This actor is the highest paid debutant. Apart from being an actor, he wears different hats including being a boxer, professional mixed martial artist and others.
The entertainment industry features a wide range of actors, from those in supporting roles to A-listers. The label of “supporting actors” or “superstars” often depends on the types of films they work in and the box office revenue their films generate. Actors who have delivered several box office hits now fall into the category of those who charge Rs 100 crore per project. However, there is one actor who, despite being a newcomer, has become the world’s highest-paid debutant. Yes, you read that right! This particular actor has emerged as one of the highest-paid debutants, with a net worth of Rs 1,660 crore.
We are talking about none other than Conor McGregor, who is not just an Irish actor but also a professional mixed martial artist, boxer, and businessman. In 1989, McGregor made his acting debut in the classic Road House. What was both shocking and interesting was the amount of his first paycheck. According to media reports, Conor was paid around $6 million to $10 million (approximately Rs 49 crore to Rs 83 crore) for the action-thriller.
The movie is currently available on Amazon Prime and also features Jake Gyllenhaal and Daniela Melchior. In an X (formerly known as Twitter) post, McGregor confirmed that he had landed one of the most lucrative deals for a debut film. He wrote, “I am now officially the highest-paid first-time actor of all time, on record, pipping Dwayne Johnson for the top spot. Incredible!”
Meanwhile, in an interview with Good Morning Britain, McGregor commented on the achievement, saying, “That’s a fact, the highest-paid first-time actor of all time. So it’s a nice feather in the cap. There’s not an action star in Hollywood that could take me on, and that’s a fact, so let’s see how it goes.”
What is Conor McGregor’s Net Worth?
Since McGregor wears multiple hats, he has various sources of income. As a result, his net worth is a whopping $200 million (approximately Rs 1,662 crore), according to Celebrity Net Worth. Forbes reported that he was the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2021, earning about $180 million (around Rs 1,496 crore).
In 2017, McGregor made his professional boxing debut in a highly publicized match against Floyd Mayweather. Although he lost, he still earned £80 million (roughly Rs 849 crore) from the fight.
Not to forget, this world’s highest-paid debutant actor has surpassed the earnings record previously held by Dwayne Johnson.
