Highlights

• Ryan Reynolds earned $35 million from Apple for Spirited, boosting his net worth.
• Rumors of an early investment in Apple suggest Reynolds is smart with his money.
• Reynolds' investments in Alpine F1, Mint Mobile, Aviation Gin, and more have added millions to his pockets.

Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Reynolds is your go-to guy if you are looking for a dry-witted, sarcastic male lead. He has perfected his self-deprecating humor so much that no one does it better. This has helped Ryan Reynolds gain a net worth of $350 million.

However, acting is not the only thing the Deadpool actor is known for. Some have acknowledged Ryan Reynolds is also a marketing genius, with his ads gaining millions of views on YouTube. Additionally, he is known to have made some savvy business investments, which proves he is very much in tune with what is going on in the business world. One such investment is his collaboration with Apple's streaming service Apple TV+.

Ryan's deal with Apple TV+ proves the star is set up for success and an accrued fortune. Yet Ryan Reynolds' net worth comes from multiple business ventures and, of course, his successful acting career, but Apple's influence can't be denied.

Ryan Reynolds' Deals With Apple Boosted His Net Worth

Ryan Reynolds made $35 million from Apple for the A Christmas Carol adaptation, Spirited

Over the years, Ryan Reynolds has proven that he is very attuned to the trends in business. Having started and made milestone improvements in his acting and producing career, he transferred that knowledge to other fields.

One was his massive deal with Apple to produce and star in the Christmas movie, Spirited, the retelling of A Christmas Carol, the famous classical book by Charles Dickons. Spirited earned Reynolds a whopping $35 million from Apple TV+. The movie deal shocked the industry as it was one of the biggest deals for a streaming platform.

Another deal he made was to distribute and stream his sports docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham through Apple TV+. Reynolds also has most of his projects on the streaming service as exclusive release or syndication — including projects as a producer, which means the actor has a working relationship with the company.

Films like Free Guy, Deadpool, The Proposal, Detective Pikachu, Spirited, and The Hitman's Bodyguard, are among the list of Ryan Reynolds projects on Apple TV+.

Having strong ties to the tech company made fans think Apple is directly related to Ryan Reynold's net worth. The rumor that Reynolds bought Apple shares during the iPod era (although not proven to date) strongly adds to the speculation that they are connected.

However, some fans note that other business investments made the Deadpool actor wealthy. After all, Ryan Reynolds has always been an excellent investor, according to fans. One fan also pointed out: "Well, he is a naturally funny guy, so he makes a good salesman. He's the face. The confidence guy used to get people to buy in."

Ryan Reynolds’ net worth is not a direct effect of his deals with Apple, but he has received mouth-watering pay from from the tech giant.

Ryan Reynolds' Investments Increased His Net Worth

Ryan Reynolds has an impressive portfolio that includes a soccer club, a Formula 1 race team, and Canadian fintech

Ryan Reynolds is a man of many hats with an impressive investment portfolio that has helped grow his net worth. He has delved into a plethora of fields, from sports car racing to alcohol brands to telecommunications. His portfolio also shows he is a risk-taker who gets his returns.

Alpine Formula 1 Team

Renault Group motor division, Alpine, was said to have sold 24 percent of its equity stake to an investment group in June 2023. Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort Investment, Otro Capital, and RedBird Capital Partners were the buyers for the formidable Alpine Formula 1 team.

Reynolds' investment company and other investors were said to have a total investment worth €200 million (around USD $218 million) by Renault Group.

Maximum Effort

Besides investments, Reynolds' Maximum Effort is his film production and digital marketing company. Established in 2018, the company is home to several projects, including Deadpool 2, Free Guy, The Adam Project, Shotgun Wedding, Welcome to Wrexham, and If, among others.

For its digital marketing department, the company is known for its quirky and viral ads, most featuring Reynolds.

Mint Mobile

In 2019, Ryan Reynolds joined the telecommunications company, Mint Mobile, as one of its largest shareholders. He joined the company and was part of its promotions, appearing in a series of hilarious ads.

Reynolds said he saw something different about Mint Mobile. "It’s a bit unconventional, which is why I like it," he said. However, in 2023, Mint Mobile was sold for $1.35 billion to wireless giant T-Mobile.

Aviation Gin

In 2018, Reynolds bought the ownership stake of the alcohol brand Aviation Gin. The business proved to be lucrative, with Ryan once again using his expert marketing skills to boost the company's presence in the market.

Later, Reynolds announced that the alcohol brand was acquired by Diageo, the world's largest spirit and beer company, for $610 million. Reynolds explained that he pushed forward with the acquisition of Aviation Gin because of the immense growth of the brand.

Wrexham Football Club

The Welsh soccer club, Wrexham AFC, was one of the biggest investments of Ryan Reynolds. Along with actor Rob McElhenney, the pair bought the English soccer club in the fifth tier for $2.5 million (£2 million) in 2023. The team made a historic push by winning the league game that promoted the Welsh club to the championship after 15 years in tier five.

The journey was recorded as a documentary and released on Apple TV+. However, Ryan Reynolds is said to have lost $12 million on the club.

1Password

Ryan Reynolds is invested in Canadian password management software, 1Password. The Free Guy actor also serves as the face of the company, releasing commercials through his marketing firm. As of 2022, the company is valued at $6.8 billion.

Nuvei

In early 2023, after the sale of Mint Mobile, Reynolds bought a stake in Canadian fintech company Nuvei. In 2024, Advent International, a private equity firm, agreed to buy the fintech at $6.3 billion, taking the firm from public back to a private company.

Ryan Reynolds' Acting Projects Also Add To His Net Worth

After Reynolds found critical success with Deadpool, his net worth increased massively

Besides making $35 million from Apple for Spirited, Reynolds has also made bank with his major projects. Ryan Reynolds reportedly made $27 million for 2019's Netflix original, 6 Underground. In 2021, Reynolds was back on Netflix, and he made $20 million Red Notice.

For Deadpool, Reynolds was paid $2 million upfront. However, upon the movie's success, his pay was increased by an extra $20 million, making his total pay $22 million with backend points. Meanwhile, Deapool 2 estimates suggest Reynolds made $44 million. For Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds is set to be paid $20 million for the film; backend points are yet to be calculated.

Reynolds' total income for Free Guy was not disclosed, but insiders believe the actor got around $20 million or more. For his 2022 Netflix movie The Adam Project, Ryan Reynolds was paid $15 million for the sci-fi action movie.

Ryan Reynolds may be called an actor that plays the same character, but his net worth undoubtedly shows he has made the right decisions when it comes to movie roles and investments.