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Surprising ways celebrities spent their first big paychecks
Find out the first buys of Hollywood’s biggest stars
With the excitement of the first paycheck, here’s what Hollywood stars bought when they finally had money in their pockets:
Nicole Kidman
Upon receiving her first-ever paycheck, the Australian-American actress bought her parents a washing machine.
Later on, Nicole bought some boots for herself as well.
“Those were like the coolest boots I'd ever seen in my life," she told Time Magazine in 2018.
Net worth:
Forbes listed Nicole as the seventh highest-paid actress in 2020.
Matt Damon
The actor received his first massive paycheck for the 1990 made-for-TV movie Rising Son, earning $25,000 for the role.
Matt bought his brother a car and put his mother through her Ph.D. program, which he described as a “cool feeling.”
Net worth:
Matt’s net worth is estimated to be around $170 million in 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Tiffany Haddish
The comedian and actress bought a handful of sweets with her first paycheck, including a box of Snickers and lollipops.
Net worth:
Tiffany is estimated to have a net worth of $6 million.
Brad Pitt
The F1 actor spent his first paycheck on random house ornaments.
In a 2012 Architecture Daily interview, Brad said, “When I received my first paycheck from my now-known day job, I spent it on a period Craftsman chair and a Frank Lloyd Wright wannabe lamp."
Net worth:
Brad is estimated to have a net worth of $400 million.
Jennifer Lopez
With her first regular paycheck, the On The Floor songstress bought a new Mercedes-Benz car, replacing the Honda hatchback she had been driving to auditions.
The same week, Jennifer also broke up with her long-term boyfriend, marking a significant moment of independence as she was signing the car lease.
Net worth:
Jennifer’s net worth is estimated at around $400 million.
Rupert Grint
Lastly, the Harry Potter star bought a Bedford van after getting his first paycheck.
“My first ambition was to become an ice-cream man, which is why I bought the Bedford van," Rupert told the Daily Mail in 2014.
Net worth:
Rupert’s is estimated to have a net worth of $50 million.
