Fans around the world know Hugh Jackman as ‘Wolverine,’ a movie that gave him the type of money he dreamed about. Jackman can sing, dance and act; something most actors don’t possess. Jack is legendary on the Broadway stage, small screen and the big screen. Wolverine ended up as one the biggest heroes’ franchise that got more money and fans than most movies. The actor is worth over$150 million.
According to Forbes, he earned $23 million in 2015 alone. As the actor rose in his career, so did his wealth. Interestingly, he was paid $500,000 in 2000 when “X-Men” came out. That amount jumped to $1 million for X-Men 2 in 2003.
Then he got $5 million for “X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006. The money rose to $20 million for 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He got more money from Reel Steel ($9 million) and $10 million for “Australia.
Jackman is a man with the big heart. While his fortune increases so do his charity donations. He is an ambassador for World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to ending poverty and global injustice. The actor joined the club of elite New York City real estate when he bought a $21 million 11,000-square-foot condo in Manhattan’s West Village.