Everything We Know About Joaquin Phoenix’s Net Worth (Including His ‘Joker’ Paycheck)

Joaquin Phoenix is an actor, director and producer and, therefore, has various sources of income. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he’s worth an estimated $80 million, which is total retirement goals.

The majority of Phoenix’s income stems from his successful acting career. His official IMDB page reports that his highest-paying films are Joker: Folie à Deux ($20 million), The Village ($5 million), Joker ($4.5 million), Walk the Line ($3.5 million) and Signs ($1 million). He even received $375,000 for a supporting role in the Marquis de Sade biopic Quills.

In addition to acting, Joaquin is a dedicated philanthropist. Not only does he regularly support organizations like Amnesty International and the Peace Alliance, but he’s also on the board of directors for a non-profit called The Lunchbox Fund, which helps feed young students in South Africa.

Phoenix is also a vegan and dedicated animal rights activist. “I think we influence our families and friends with our decisions. Veganism is a lifestyle—it means not using animals in any way,” he told VegNews. “I think it is important to learn about our shoes, purses, and where we get leather from, and just educate ourselves as much as possible.”

As we mentioned above, Phoenix raked in a cool $4.5 million for his titular role in Joker. The Todd Phillips-directed film brought in nearly $850 million worldwide after only three weeks in theaters, so yeah, it’s a pretty big deal.

Phoenix previously revealed that he was drawn to the character’s dark qualities. “There were times where I really felt for him,” he said, according to CBS News. “And there were times where I was disappointed and repulsed by his behavior, right? And I liked that.”