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What Is Antonio Banderas’ Net Worth?
Antonio Banderas, a celebrated Spanish actor, director, producer, and singer, has accumulated a substantial net worth of $50 million. This impressive figure reflects his decades-long career in the entertainment industry, spanning from Spanish films to Hollywood blockbusters.
Antonio Banderas’ Early Career and Breakthrough Roles
Born José Antonio Domínguez Banderas on August 10, 1960, in Málaga, Andalucia, Spain, Banderas initially aspired to be a professional football player. However, a broken foot redirected his path toward acting. He honed his skills in drama classes and joined a theater troupe that toured across Spain. This early experience laid the foundation for his future success.
Banderas’ career gained momentum when he caught the attention of Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar. Almodóvar cast him in his 1982 film debut, “Labyrinth of Passion.” Their collaboration continued with films like “Law of Desire” (1987), which generated buzz due to Banderas’ portrayal of a gay man and his first on-screen male-male kiss. In 1986, Antonio appeared in Almodóvar’s “Matador.” International recognition arrived with Almodóvar’s controversial comedy “Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!” (1990), where he played a love-struck kidnapper. This role propelled him toward Hollywood.
His exposure to American audiences increased with Madonna’s documentary “Truth or Dare” in 1991. Despite limited English proficiency, Banderas made his Hollywood acting debut in the drama “The Mambo Kings” (1992). His role as Tom Hanks’ devoted lover in the Academy Award-winning AIDS drama “Philadelphia” (1993) demonstrated his acting range and depth. This role opened doors to high-profile projects such as “Interview with The Vampire,” where he starred alongside Brad Pitt.
Antonio Banderas’ Rise to Hollywood Stardom
Following “Philadelphia,” Banderas solidified his position as a leading man with roles in action films like Robert Rodriguez’s “Desperado” (1995) and “Assassins” (1995). He starred alongside Madonna in the musical “Evita” (1996), for which he earned $4 million. He achieved further recognition as the titular swordsman in “The Mask of Zorro” (1998), co-starring Catherine Zeta-Jones. In 1999, he starred in “The 13th Warrior.”
While maintaining a successful acting career, Banderas ventured into directing with “Crazy in Alabama” (1999), a comedy-drama featuring his then-wife, Melanie Griffith. In 2001, he starred with Angelina Jolie in “Original Sin.” The following year, he played lead roles in “Femme Fatale” and “Frida.” He received $12 million for 2001’s “The Body”.
In 2003, Banderas returned to musicals with a critically acclaimed performance in the Broadway revival of “Nine.” He also appeared in family-friendly films such as the “Spy Kids” franchise (2001) and the animated hit “Shrek 2” (2004) as Puss in Boots, a role he reprised in sequels and a spin-off movie. In 2005, he revisited the role of Zorro in “The Legend of Zorro.”
In 2006, he starred in “Take the Lead” and directed his second film, “El Camino de Los Ingleses.” Banderas reunited with Almodóvar for the psychological thriller “The Skin I Live In” (2011). He also appeared with Penelope Cruz in the Spanish film “Pain and Glory” (2018), earning him the Best Actor award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and an Oscar nomination. In March 2020, Banderas was cast in the film “Uncharted.” These roles have contributed significantly to Antonio Banderas’ net worth.
Antonio Banderas’ Business Ventures and Personal Life
Beyond acting, Banderas has pursued business ventures, including co-owning a winery in Burgos, Spain, called Anta Banderas. He has also collaborated with fragrance and beauty company Puig for over a decade, launching his own fragrance lines, Blue Seduction for Men and Blue Seduction for Women, in 2007.
Banderas was married to Spanish actress Ana Leza from 1987 to 1996. He married Melanie Griffith in London in May 1996, after they met while shooting “Too Much.” They have a daughter, Stella del Carmen Banderas, born in September 1996. Antonio and Melanie divorced in 2015.
Banderas resides in England near Cobham, Surrey. He revealed that he suffered a heart attack on January 26, 2017, and underwent heart surgery to have three stents placed in his arteries.
Antonio Banderas’ Real Estate Holdings
In 2002, Melanie and Antonio purchased a 12-acre property in Aspen, Colorado, for $3.5 million. The property included a 7,400-square-foot mansion. Melanie received this mansion in the divorce and later split the property into two parcels. She sold a 10-acre slice of the estate in 2017 for $2.24 million and the remaining two acres, which contained the mansion, for $4 million in 2019.
Their divorce also led to the sale of their former Los Angeles mansion in Hancock Park. The couple bought the original lot in the late 1990s for $4.2 million and later acquired an adjacent lot for $1.3 million. They razed the property on the annexed lot to create an estate that stood at an acre and a half. The 15,000-square-foot mansion featured a grand foyer, a formal sitting room with a terrace, a wood-paneled library, and heavy tile flooring. The house reportedly had 13 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. They sold this mansion for $16 million in 2015 to Netflix executive Ted Sarandos. The sale of these properties impacted Antonio Banderas’ net worth.
In 2014, Antonio paid Melanie $4 million to buy her share of their New York City home. He listed that apartment for sale in 2018 for $8 million but ultimately removed the listing and continues to own the property. Banderas also owns a home in his Spanish hometown and a property in Surrey, England. These real estate assets contribute to his overall net worth.
Antonio Banderas’ Divorce Settlement Details
Antonio and Melanie’s divorce was relatively civil, with their real estate portfolio being the primary point of contention. Antonio agreed to cover Stella’s expenses through her 19th birthday and both college and graduate school. They agreed to split all money received from entertainment projects through May 31, 2014. Each party kept the earnings from their respective projects between May 1998 and December 2003. They each received a Porsche and a Picasso, but Melanie received a total of six cars, whereas Antonio kept two. Antonio agreed to pay Melanie $780,000 per year in spousal support, amounting to $65,000 per month for a number of years. The specifics of this settlement also play a role in how Antonio Banderas’ net worth is managed.
