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Jaden Smith was only 11 years old when he was cast in the 2010 remakeThe Karate Kidalongside legendary action star Jackie Chan, and his age didn’t stop him from bagging an insane salary.
The movie was a commercial hit, which guaranteed the young star a sweet bonus in addition to his paycheck. After all the training he went through for the movie, he definitely deserved that payday.
Jaden Smith’s Insane Salary Dwarfed Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel Payday
As perTMZ, actorJaden Smith, now 26, earned a whopping $3 million salary after starring in Harald Zwart’sThe Karate Kid. The outlet reportedly obtained the young star’s contract and revealed that he was paid $1 million for the remake, a project his dad,Will Smith, produced. What made him richer was the fact that the movie performed well at the box office.
His up-front fee was split into two installments; he received $900,000 first and later got the $100,000 when he finished the movie. The source claimed that “Jaden’s back-end deal was even more lucrative.” The film topped$359 millionat the global box office, which earned the young Smith another $2 million bonus.
What’s more interesting is that the outlet claimed his $3 million was only the bare minimum and he might have received even more, which is not impossible given how successful the franchise was.
This achievement is a rare occurrence, especially for young actors who are just starting in the industry. The fact that Smith beatRobert Downey Jr.’s salary inIron Manis insane. Fans are aware of how much the Marvel star made after securing a lucrative deal with the superhero franchise.
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Downey Jr. is one of the highest-paid actors today with a net worth of$300 million. When he starred inJon Favreau’sIron Manin 2008, he only received $500,000. This is six times smaller than Smith’s pay inThe Karate Kid!
Why did Downey Jr. only take home such a measly amount? The film’s producer initially didn’t want him as Iron Man as it would be expensive to insure him because of his past controversies. His former costarTerrence Howardreportedly helped him and agreed to a$1 millionpay cut to get Downey Jr. on board, which was also used for the actor’s insurance and salary.
Jaden Smith Refuses to Become a Slave to Money
Coming from a famous and influential family may give people the idea that money comes easy for Jaden Smith, but he proved that even with all the millions he earned from making movies, he lives a financially wise life.
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Will Smith toldEsquirethat his son refuses to be a victim of overconsumption. He revealed that Jaden only owns one pair of shoes, three pairs of pants, and five shirts. “He has refused to be a slave to money. I so respect that. The younger generation is less of an ownership generation, anyway,” he reflected about his son’s admirable habit.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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