Who is the richest Avatar star? Net worths, ranked: from Vin Diesel’s Fast and Furious millions and Kate Winslet, who James Cameron cast in Titanic, to Zoe Saldaña and Crazy Rich Asians’ Michelle Yeoh

Dec 21 , 2022

Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldaña have all made millions from their roles in James Cameron’s Avatar films ... and Michelle Yeoh and Vin Diesel are sure to see more cash stack up when they appear in the franchise too. Photos: EPA, Getty

Fame and celebrity

James Cameron made Kate Winslet famous with Titanic, and now reunites with her for Avatar: The Way of Water – while Sam Worthington was living in his car before meeting the director

Avatar’s female cast members are among the most generous in the business, with Zoe Saldaña winning awards for her philanthropy, to Kate Winslet’s random acts of kindness to strangers

James Cameron’s much-anticipated sequel Avatar: The Way of Water was released on December 16th, and has since kicked up quite the fuss, with audiences buzzing about the film’s stunning visual effects, high octane action sequences and immersive storytelling.

Neytiri (played by Zoe Saldaña) and Jake Sully (played by Sam Worthington) in Avatar. Photo: 20th Century Fox

Aside from having the experienced Titanic director at its helm, a star-studded cast dominates the exciting US$350 million sequel, per Time, with several more big names expected to appear in the third, fourth and fifth instalments of the franchise.

As a result, the film is expected to collect between US$150 million and US$175 million in its opening weekend, according to CNBC. But how much are Avatar’s actors worth in comparison – and who is the richest to date?

Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron, Zoe Saldaña and Sam Worthington at a photo call for their new film, Avatar: The Way Of Water, in central London, on December 4. Photo: PA Wire/DPA

If the rumours about Vin Diesel featuring in a future Avatar film are true, he would certainly top this list with his impressive US$225 million fortune. Alas, despite fans’ hopes, it seems The Fast and the Furious star isn’t part of the franchise just yet.

So which Avatar star tops the list, according to Celebrity Net Worth estimates, and what do they spend their hard-earned cash on?

6. Sam Worthington – US$30 million

Sam Worthington at a press conference to promote Avatar: The Way of Water in Seoul, South Korea, on December 9. Photo: AFP via Getty Images/TNS

Sam Worthington plays the film’s main protagonist and got his big break with the original Avatar back in 2009. Since then, he has been cast in everything from The Clash of Titans and Everest to World War II flick Hacksaw Ridge.