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Gina Carano's journey from the MMA cage to Hollywood's bright lights has made her a name to , and her bank reflects that hustle. As of 2025, the former mixed martial artist and actress has an estimated net worth of around $4 million, built on a career that's equal parts grit and glamour. From knocking out opponents in Strikeforce to starring in The Mandalorian, Carano's story is one of reinvention-and it's paid off in a big way.
Carano first exploded onto the scene as a Muay Thai fighter, racking up a 12-1-1 record before going 7-1 in professional MMA from 2006 to 2009. Dubbed the "face of women's MMA" (a title she shrugged off), she earned hefty purses, reportedly becoming the first woman to pocket $100,000 for a fight. "I just wanted to compete and inspire," she said in a 2012 interview, reflecting on her trailblazing role. Her 2009 bout against Cris Cyborg, the first women's MMA event to headline a major show, cemented her star power, even in defeat.
Then came Hollywood. Carano's big break was Haywire in 2011, where she starred as Mallory Kane, kicking butt alongside Channing Tatum and Michael Fassbender. The role, which had her doing her own stunts, opened doors to blockbusters like Fast & Furious 6 (2013) and Deadpool (2016).
"It was a leap, but fighting taught me discipline," she told ESPN The Magazine about her pivot to acting. Her paychecks grew with each gig-estimates suggest she earned six figures per major film, plus residuals that keep the cash flowing.
Her MMA and acting earnings revealed
Her role as Cara Dune in The Mandalorian (2019-2020) was a fan favorite, reportedly netting her $25,000 to $50,000 per episode. But her 2021 exit from the show after controversial social media posts hit her wallet hard, costing her a potential Rangers of the New Republic spinoff. Still, Carano bounced back, teaming with The Daily Wire for projects like Terror on the Prairie (2021). Endorsements with brands like Snickers and appearances in magazines like Maxim have added to her earnings too.
Beyond acting, Carano's dipped into producing and even nabbed a Chuck Norris Award for Best Female Action Star. With 1.8 million Instagram followers, she's got influence to spare, though her MMA days-she's still technically under a UFC contract-seem behind her. From Vegas gyms to red carpets, Carano's carved out a fortune that proves she's as tough in business as she was in the ring.