What is Jason Statham’s net worth? Who is Jason Statham’s fiancée?
Introduction
Jason Statham is an English actor who starred in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, Transporter, Expendables, and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
He’s also known for performing his stunts.
Biography
He was born on July 26, 1967, in Shirebrook, England.
His father, Barry Statham, used to work as a street vendor who sold inexpensive items, while his mother, Eileen (née Yates), was a dancer.
He began studying martial arts as a child.
At the age of 14, Statham began to help his father with the “family business” — selling fake perfumes, jewelry, and bags outside Harrods and “any of the places that was very busy for shoppers.”
“I was a sort of fly pitcher street corner con man who sold jewelry and perfume out of a briefcase for many years,” he recalled in a later interview.
For over a decade, Statham was a member of the British National Swimming Team. He represented England at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland and even tried to go to the Olympics
“I didn’t actually go to the Olympic Games, but you know, pretty much everything else, the World Championships,” Jason told IGN.
In the mid-1990s, he worked as a model for Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, and French Connection.
Jason Statham attends the “Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts” European Premiere – @Getty
In 1998, his film career started when Guy Ritchie cast him in his “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.”
Jason was paid $6,937 for the role of Bacon. He was 30 and had no previous acting experience.
“I was selling perfume and jewelry on the street, and he [Guy Ritchie] offered me that part and changed my life,” Statham said in an interview with BBC.
In 2000, Guy Ritchie hired Jason again for the smash hit Snatch. It grossed $83.6 million worldwide.
Jason Statham, Brad Pitt and Stephen Graham are photographed on location during the filming of Guy Ritchie’s 2nd film ‘Snatch’ on September 1, 2000 in London – @Getty
In 2002, the English actor assumed the title role in The Transporter.
In 2003, Statham performed in The Italian Job alongside — Donald Sutherland, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, and Mark Wahlberg. He was paid $450,000.
In 2010, he portrayed Lee Christmas in The Expendables.
In 2013, Jason joined the cast of The Fast and the Furious 6.
In 2014, the action film star was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2018, Statham played Jonas Taylor in the sci-fi horror film The Meg. The film grossed over $530 million against a production budget of $130 million.
In 2019, he reprised his role as Deckard Shaw again in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw alongside Dwayne Johnson.
Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson at CinemaCon 2019 Universal Picture – @Getty
In 2024, Statham starred in the action thriller The Beekeeper as Adam Clay.
“It’s a great film,” Statham told Variety. “I’m really, really proud of the movie.”
Fiancée
In 2016, Jason Statham got engaged to English model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham attend the Burberry “London in Los Angeles” event at Griffith Observatory on April 16, 2015 – @Getty
She is known for her work with Marks & Spencer and Victoria’s Secret. Rossie also starred in Mad Max: Fury Road and Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
The pair have a 20-year age gap.
“His knowledge and strength are really inspiring and attractive,” she said for Glamour about their age gap. “That can come with a man who’s had a bit of time.”
The two began dating in 2009 after meeting at a party in London.
In 2011, Jason and Rosie made their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
“We’re looking forward to that time,” she said about their plans to marry. “It’s also not a huge priority for us. We’re so happy.”
On June 24, 2017, their son, Jack Oscar Statham, was born.
On February 2, 2022, Statham and Huntington-Whiteley welcomed daughter, Isabella James.
He doesn’t talk much about his personal life.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham attend the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 – @Getty
“I try and keep my stuff private,” Statham explained in an interview with The Guardian. “Once you expose your private life, if you give one little bit, the floodgates are open and everyone’s got a free range for you.”
Height
Jason Statham is 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) tall.
Jason Statham – Net Worth
So, how much is Jason Statham worth?
Statham earned most of his wealth in 56 movies and TV series. “It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies,” The Beekeeper actor explained.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham attend the Burberry Spring Summer 2024 show during London Fashion Week – @Getty
He currently commands between $10 million to $20 million per film.
Statham was paid $13 million for Hobbs & Shaw, $25 million for Meg 2: The Trench, $12 million for The Mechanic, and about $52 million for the Expendables movies.
In 2017, Statham and Gal Gadot appeared in a Super Bowl advertisement for Wix.com during Super Bowl LI. Therefore, Jason Statham has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
Real estate
In 2015, Statham bought a home above Los Angeles’s Sunset Boulevard for $2.7 million. After thorough renovations, he listed it in 2020 to almost $7 million.
Jason Statham attends the UK premiere of “The Beekeeper” – @Getty
In April 2015, Statham and Rosie bought a five-bedroom eight-bathroom located in the 90210 ZIP code for $12.9 million. They reportedly split the cost of the home 50/50.
In 2010, Jason and Huntington-Whiteley paid $10 million for a beach house in Malibu. They sold the property in early 2020 for $18.5 million.
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