Jason Statham Net Worth 2024: Hardships, Modeling, Success As An Actor, Wife, Children

Jason is known for playing tough guy roles in action movies and is often credited for the revival of action movies in the 2000s. He is also one of the most bankable stars in the industry with his movies grossing over $1.5 billion. At the start of his career, Jason worked as a background dancer for music videos, and as of 2024, his net worth stands at about $90 million. Find more details about Jason Statham’s net worth in 2024, personal and professional life, interesting facts, and more from this article.

Jason Statham Net Worth 2024

Jason Statham’s Personal Biography

Jason Statham was born on 26 July 1967 in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, to Eileen and Barry Statham. His mother was a dancer while his father was a street seller who also worked as a house painter, coal miner, and singer. As a child, Jason practiced martial arts, played football, and had a passion for diving. He was a member of Britain’s National Swimming Squad and competed for England at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

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Since 2012, Statham has been in a relationship with model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. In 2016, after four years of dating, the couple announced their engagement. Together they have 2 children. Rosie was one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels and has also appeared in movies such as Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Mad Max: Fury Road. Previously Jason was in a relationship with another popular model and actress Kelly Brook from 1997 to 2004.

Initial Hardship & Modeling Roles

Jason never wanted to step on the same career as his father as a street seller but was forced to follow in his footsteps to make ends meet. He used to sell fake perfume and jewelry on street corners to cover his financial needs. Lucky for him, while training at the National Sports Center, he was spotted by an agency named Sports Promotion which specializes in sports modeling. He was then signed by different top brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Griffin, and Levi’s. Jason was also chosen to model for French Connection who wanted a model that looked masculine yet like a normal guy and Statham was a perfect choice.

Professional Career

Jason met British director Guy Ritchie while working as a model for French Connection. Ritchie who was looking for someone for the role of a street-wise con artist hired Statham after learning about his past as a black market salesman. Jason was cast to play the role of Bacon in the 1998 crime comedy thriller “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”. The film and Jason’s performance were both praised by audiences as well as critics. With the movie, Statham also established himself in the eye of the public.

The actor’s second movie was again with Guy Ritchie. This time, he was cast alongside popular actors such as Brad Pitt, Dennis Farina, and Benicio del Toro for Guy’s 2000 film “Snatch”. After the success of this film, Jason started getting more film roles. His first lead role however came in 2002 with the action movie “The Transporter”. This movie was a major hit and following the success of the movie, Statham reprised his role in two sequels of the movie. His other major role came with the 2010 movie “The Expendables” in which he once again appeared alongside big stars such as Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, and others.

Later Roles & Continued Success

Statham appeared in the sequel of his hit film “The Mechanic”, “Mechanic: Resurrection”, which too became a commercial success. He was also cast in Fast and Furious movies as one of the main antagonists Deckard Shaw. His second movie of the franchise “The Fate of the Furious” went on to be the 12th highest-grossing film of all time. Jason’s other hit came with the film “The Meg” which became the highest-grossing US-Chinese co-production of all time.

Musical career

He is not a singer or songwriter, but the actor has appeared in some music videos at the start of his career as a background dancer. He also appeared in the hit track of Calvin Harris, “Summer” as one of the drivers.

Best Movies of Jason Statham

Check out some of the best action movies in which Jason Statham has appeared. 

1. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
2. Collateral (2004)
3. Snatch (2000)
4. The Bank Job (2008)
5. Wrath of Man (2021)
6. Furious 7 (2015)
7. The Italian Job (2003)
8. The Transporter (2002)
9. The Mechanic (2011)
10. Crank (2006)
11. Spy (2015)
12. The Expendables 2 (2012)
13. The Fate of the Furious (2017)
14. Safe (2012)
15. Death Race (2008)

Trivia

• Jason performed most (nearly all) of his own stunts in The Transporter (2002).
• He has been inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
• He became a father for the 1st time at age 49 and for the 2nd time at age 54.
• Jason is well-trained in Mixed Martial Arts and an expert in Jujitsu.
• His hobbies include jet skiing, wakeboarding, rock climbing, and windsurfing.

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