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Austin Butler Net Worth, Early Life, Career, Personal Life (2023)

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November 30, 2023

It was in the second week of November that Apple TV+ released the trailer for its war drama, Masters Of The Air. And boy, the reviews have been terrific! Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan as bomber pilots are already being lauded for their performances! That’s not all – the internet is breaking with queries about Austin Butler’s movies, girlfriend, Austin’s family members, and Austin Butler net worth! Now, there have been controversies about the same, and given the popularity that he received for his role in Elvis, there are multiple numbers that are rounding the internet. For the record, he supposedly has $4 million in his bank!

At TheRichNetWorth, today we will unveil his paycheck details and his multiple sources of income. We will also give a quick insight into his family life and controversies. Stay tuned to know more –

What is Austin Butler net worth?

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As per reports from Celebrity Net Worth and most noted websites, the figure stands at $4 million currently (inflation excluded). Though, one may be surprised to see this number, given that his role in Elvis garnered such praise, it seems there’s a long way to go for the actor before he garners more moolah!

In a recent interview with Backstage, Austin stated that – “If you let your head get too big, it’ll break your neck…” This statement categorically sets the tone of the path that he wishes to take – slow and steady. The recent praise he garnered for the Masters of the Air trailer reflects his plan for life.

It is now time to check out how he earned his $4 million figure –

What are the sources of his income?

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As one of the swiftly-established stars in this fraternity, he did make some moolah from –

His films

For Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Butler earned $250,000! Multiple entertainment reports state that for his role in Elvis, the biopic, the current heartthrob was paid $700,000, given his lack of popularity. Apart from that, one may state that he does get paid quite well – given his popularity peak after Elvis’s success.

Appearances on Television

Though a chunk of the value of Austin Butler net worth did come from his TV appearances, however, the actual figures are not known. Supposedly, reports state that he perhaps earned $40,000 per episode along with Shailene Woodley for Secret Life Of The American Teenager.

Another news report states that he, back in his heydays, used to earn somewhere between $10,000-$15,000 per episode from his TV shows. For the record, he has appeared in multiple shows that include – Unfabulous, Hannah Montana, Drake & Josh, Jonas, Life Unexpected, The Shannara Chronicles, and The Carrie Diaries, to name a few!

Did he invest in real estate?

For the unversed, when Austin was with Vanessa, a segment of Austin Butler net worth was invested in a Los Feliz mansion. It came for $5 million. Currently, Butler is its sole owner.

How many cars does he own?

Without a doubt, the man does own a couple of vehicles. But there has been no specific news available about the same.

How did his controversy affect his finances?

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Though Austin Butler is a man who prefers to let his work do the talking, especially after the super-success of Elvis, he did get into a bit of hot soup some time back. As everybody knew, he and Vanessa Hudgens were an item but parted ways after a 9-year-long relationship.

In a viral clipping from The Hollywood Reporter’s Roundtable – when he was asked ‘who’ motivated him to take up the role of Elvis Presley, he referred to Vanessa as a ‘friend.’ Naturally, netizens went berserk and bashed the actor for this ‘casual’ comment; however, that did not harm the market value of Austin Butler net worth. Since then, he has been quite cautious of his comments in public and chooses to discuss specifically about his work only.

Does he do charity?

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Butler is a man with a huge heart. However, he is not someone to show it off. Hence, only a few people know that a segment of Austin Butler net worth is invested in good causes like – charities such as Elton John AIDS Foundation and Autism Speaks.

Apart from that, he and his model girlfriend Kaia Gerber visited a children’s hospital in LA to raise funds for the Make March Matter campaign. Recently, he also made news when Butler, along with soccer superstar David Beckham, participated in a community welfare program in Canada to help drivers. For the record, he along with his Once Upon A Time In Hollywood co-star Margot Robbie, organized an intimate fundraising dinner to benefit – Youngcare, an Australian charitable organization. Clearly, he is a man with high morals!

Looking into his personal life

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For the fans, their star’s personal life is always a matter of curiosity. Staying true to that, let us give you a quick peek into Butler’s personal life –

Full name	Austin Robert Butler
Parents	David Butler and Lori Anne (nee Howell). His parents divorced when he was 7 years old. In 2014, his mother passed away after suffering from duodenal cancer.
Siblings	Ashley Butler (background actress on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide)
Origin	He is of Finnish origin from the maternal side.
Academics	Attended public school in California till seventh grade. After that, he was homeschooled till the tenth grade. Finally, he took the State’s high school diploma equivalent exam: CHSPE, and cracked it.
Relationship status	He was in a relationship with Vanessa Hudgens (2011 – 2020). Since December 2021, he has been dating model actress Kaia Gerber.
Debut role	Film: As Jake Pearson (Aliens in the Attic). Television: Uncredited: Zippy Brewster (Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide).
Additional qualities	He self-taught himself to play the piano and guitar.

Parting thoughts

Coming from humble beginnings, Butler has managed to make a mark in the competitive Hollywood film industry, a feat that is nothing short of a ‘dream-come-true’ scenario. He has been known as a man who would rather keep his sentence short but ensure it makes an impact. Given that Austin Butler net worth stacks at $4 million, that is quite a sum; when it comes to considering his contemporaries, we can surely state that he has done a good job. His fans and admirers wish to see more of him in the future.

If you are looking for such exciting celeb news or wish to know of their financial standings, keep watching this website for more!

FAQ

1. What is Austin Butler net worth?

His net worth is $4 million.

2. How much did Elvis make in Box-Office?

As per reports from Box Office Mojo, Elvis globally earned a massive $262.1 million. Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter states that its domestic collections touched $30 million.

3. How did his mother die?

For the uninformed, Austin was very close to his mother, who passed away due to duodenal cancer in 2014.

4. Why did Austin and Vanessa breakup?

The entertainment birdies have confirmed that the couple broke up because their film schedules were constantly clashing with each other, and hence, they could not give this relationship the required time.

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