Robert Downey Jr., also known as Tony Stark from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has become one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood with a net worth of $300 million. He earned most of this money through his continuous participation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which made him one of the highest-paid actors in history. Downey signed a contract for half a million dollars to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008. However, this changed dramatically in 2010 after the resounding success of the franchise, and he began to receive a portion of the profits for every appearance he made as Iron Man or Tony Stark, which contributed significantly to his wealth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Downey received $50 million for his role in The Avengers (2012),which increased to $75 million for Iron Man 3 (2013). He also received $15 million for a brief appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming. In total, Downey earned $450 million for his appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making him one of the most successful actors in movie history.