Anthony Mackie’s Marvel Money Is Long — His Superhero Salary Might Surprise You

The Breakdown: Actor Anthony Mackie is known for being a chameleon on the stage and screen. Whether he's commanding Broadway and off-Broadway shows like Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and A Soldier's Play or transforming from Sam Wilson to Captain America in the Marvel movies, no role is too much of a challenge. If you want box-office success, you call Anthony!

The New Orleans, La. native's star power may have been a slow burn, but he's proven he's here to stay. And with a net worth like Anthony's, it's safe to say good things come to those who wait and trust the process.

Anthony's net worth is reported to be $8 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. However, his power moves in film and television have increased his earnings. According to StyleCaster, his net worth increased after he stepped into playing Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World. Anthony previously played Sam Wilson in seven of the franchise's films. The transition from supporting character to leading man reportedly boosted his salary for an undisclosed amount.

Most of Anthony's net worth comes from his acting career, which began with his breakout role as Papa Doc in 8 Mile. He has also expanded his skillset by producing projects like Signal Hill and 12 12 12. Anthony uses his money for good by returning to his old stomping grounds.

According to New Orleans' tourist website, he owns several businesses, including a restaurant chain, roofing contractor, nightclub, music production, and a STEM nonprofit. He also announced in 2022 that he plans to build a studio in New Orleans, per Deadline.

Anthony entered Hollywood already spoken for, though his status has since changed. In 2014, he married his childhood sweetheart, Sheleeta Chapital, during a top-secret ceremony (via TMZ). In late 2017, after three years of marriage and dating "on and off" since they were 7, they quietly finalized their divorce in 2018.

Since becoming a bachelor, Anthony has confirmed that the dating streets are doozy for everyone, even for an action star and the guy who played Tupac. He admitted "the idea of dating is really hard," due to his trust issues.

“How do you trust someone?" he asked in an interview with People. "How do you put yourself in a position to be vulnerable? How do you know what someone really [wants] from you when all you want is to just be loved and appreciated? What does that look like?”

Anthony shares four sons with his ex-wife. He maintains their privacy, which he's proactive about as he keeps himself on Hollywood's radar.

"I’ve always kept my personal life out of the business,” Anthony told Esquire. “I don’t allow people to photograph my kids. I don’t bring my kids around. I want my kids to be normal.”

While Anthony prefers shielding his sons from the paparazzi and social media onlookers, he has shared some techniques he uses to "straighten" his kids out. During an appearance on The Pivot Podcast, the Detroit actor said building his sons' characters in an era of "the death of the American male" is one of his top priorities.

"So, it is just that thing of in the past 20 years, we’ve been living through the death of the American male," he said on the podcast. "They have literally killed masculinity in our homes, in our communities for one reason or another. But I raise my boys to be young men. And however you feel about that, you feel about that.”