From caped crusaders to real estate moguls: The financial fortunes of Gotham's stars reveal a complex relationship with fame, fortune, and property.
Actors from the Batman film franchise experienced a range of financial results from their involvement, including real estate investments, salary negotiations, and subsequent financial difficulties.
The Original Shadows and Light
Kim Basinger purchased 1,700 acres in Georgia for $29 million in 1989. The project failed. She filed for bankruptcy in 1993 after a lawsuit. Net worth now $15 million.
Michael Keaton earned $7 million for Batman (1989) and $15 million for Batman Returns (1992). He rejected $21 million for Batman Forever. Net worth $72 million.
Jack Nicholson negotiated a reduced salary of $9 million plus a percentage of box office and merchandise, earning an estimated $138 million. Net worth $615 million.
The Gotham Real Estate Portfolio
Danny DeVito built a net worth of $116 million from property trades. He sold a Beverly Hills mansion for $36.7 million in 2015.
Michelle Pfeiffer holds a net worth of $362 million with husband David E. Kelley. The couple held multiple properties including a remote British Columbia estate listed for $40 million.
Val Kilmer earned $10 million for Batman Forever. He invested in a New Mexico ranch, later sold for $26.8 million after an initial listing of $47 million. Net worth at death: $15 million.
Tommy Lee Jones built a 50-acre equestrian estate in Florida, listed at $38.7 million. It sold for $16.6 million after six years. Net worth $150 million.
Jim Carrey became the first actor to earn $29 million for a movie. He sold his Brentwood compound for $26 million after an original $44.2 million ask. Net worth $255 million.
International Holdings & Hollywood Math
Nicole Kidman built a property empire with Keith Urban including Sydney apartments ($27.5 million) and a Southern Highlands farm ($6.5 million). She sold her Franklin estate for $5.36 million.
Chris O'Donnell has a net worth of $36 million. He sold his Pacific Palisades home for $8.2 million after purchasing for $4.5 million.
George Clooney boasts a net worth of $750 million with a global property portfolio worth $150 million, including Villa Oleander on Lake Como purchased for $45 million.
Arnold Schwarzenegger became a millionaire through real estate by age 25. Now a billionaire with a net worth of $1.2 billion, he lives in a Brentwood estate purchased for $7.4 million.
From Poison Ivy to Batgirl: Smaller Roles, Big Moves
Uma Thurman used her $7 million Poison Ivy payday for New York real estate, including a $15 million Manhattan co-op.
Alicia Silverstone was paid $2.1 million as Batgirl. She purchased a Los Angeles home in 1996 for $865,000, which she later converted into an eco-sanctuary.