Inside Donnie Yen’s crazy rich life: as a Hong Kong martial arts icon and one of Asia’s highest-paid actors, the John Wick 4 actor splurges on BMWs, Rolexes – and a US$17 million mansion for his wife
- Donnie Yen is a veteran martial arts actor who ranks with Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh in popularity – but he’s most famous for the Ip Man film series
- He’s got at least six properties in Hong Kong, with one costing US$17 million for wife Cissy Wang – he’s also got a horse, Lamborghinis and an Audemars Piguet
The highly anticipated John Wick 4 just dropped its first trailer, giving fans a sneak peek into the franchise’s next action-packed bonanza. While mainstay Keanu Reeves will make his return as the undefeatable hitman, another beloved actor graced the screen with his powerful fighting skills – Hong Kong’s Donnie Yen.
The martial arts superstar is already famous for introducing wing chun to the world through his successful film series, Ip Man.
Here’s a look into his staggering net worth, how he makes his money and the many luxuries he splurges his cash on.
Net worth
Yen’s net worth is estimated to be around US$40 million, with the bulk of it coming from his films, per Celebrity Net Worth. Although his fortune is a far cry from Jackie Chan’s US$400 million and Jet Li’s US$250 million, Yen’s career is predominantly focused on film rather than outside ventures.
That being said, he does have one or two other side hustles that help him rake in the dough. Here are some of the most lucrative revenue streams.