Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson is one of the most esteemed filmmakers in Hollywood today. He first started as an actor, starring in major films such as the Mad Max film series. However, it was his role in the blockbuster movie Braveheart that launched him into international stardom. He also began to move into directing and producing during the ‘90s, which proved to be a very profitable move. He has directed award-winning films such as The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto.

Gibson has also done an excellent job protecting his earnings through investments and real estate. So far, Mel Gibson has invested in various properties in Malibu, Costa Rica, Fiji, and Australia. He once bought a $9 million Tudor-style mansion in Connecticut in 1994 and sold it in 2007 for the hefty sum of $40 million. He also used to own a private island in Fiji, which he bought for $15 million.