Unlike other action movie heroes, Jason Statham (55) is distinguished not only by his physical capabilities, but also by his engaging smile. What distinguishes him is that his smile extends into his eyes, giving an alluring attractiveness. When he smiles, punches, kicks, and martial arts routines disappear to the background. The singer will appear on Spanish screens this week in “Operation Fortune: The Great Deception,” directed by Madonna’s ex-husband Guy Ritchie. Hugh Grant, Josh Hartnett, Aubrey Plaza, and Cary Elwes, the gorgeous prince from the classic “The Princess Bride,” round out the strong group.
While Statham may not play heartthrobs, he is quite the conquering gentleman. In 2009, during a London party, he met the gorgeous British model Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley (35), a former Victoria’s Sеcrеt Angel. Statham’s snarky and cynical brand of humor drew her in right away.
In 2011, at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, their relationship became official. Before getting married, they wаnted to start a family. They currently have two children together. Jack Oscar was born in June 2017 and Isabella James arrived in February 2022. Statham and Huntington-Whiteley’s age difference has never been an issue, with the model responding to concerns about it by noting, “It’s just a number.”
The pair has changed addresses multiple times. After selling their Malibu property for $18.5 million two years ago, they spent an additional $13 million on a beautiful home in Beverly Hills, the country’s most recognized zip code. Their primary concerns as a family are tranquility and connection to nature. Statham, an enthusiast of water sports, is skilled in a variety of martial arts disciplines including wushu, karate, wing chun, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This expertise enables him to do his own daring parts in films.
Statham’s interest in athletics began as a child, when he told his parents that he wаnted to be an action movie specialist when he was older. His parents backed him from the start. His mother was a dancer who taught him the value of a healthy diet, while his father worked as a street seller before beginning his career as a singer in the Canary Islands. Swimming, particularly springboard jumping, became his preferred sport for staying in shape. He spent 12 years on the British national team and came close to competing in the Olympic Games three times (1988, 1992, and 1996). In 1992, he was ranked twelveth among the world’s top divers. Although he did not win any medals, this practice helped him develop focus and concentration.
After retiring from competitive diving, Statham began modeling for several companies, notably French Connection. Guy Ritchie provided him his first big screen opportunity with “Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels” (1998), thanks to her connections. He gradually worked his way up to stardom. From $750,000 for “The Transporter” (2002), his price has risen to $13 million for “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (2019). According to celebritynetworth, his accomplishment has resulted in a $90 million fortune.