"It was the first time in my life of doing this show that it occurred to me that I might want to not do another contract after [season] 12 was up. I don't know if it's because I'm an Aries or just because maybe I'm in touch with myself. Whatever it is, once I had that thought, I was like, 'Well, that's your answer.'"
As he stated with the Hollywood Reporter, Parsons felt deep down that it was time to step away from Big Bang Theory. It was a tough decision for fans to digest but let’s face it, the actor gave it his all throughout the show, and he made quite the penny along the way, racking up a massive net worth of $160 million, putting him among the elite sitcom stars of today.
He’s spending some of that net worth and as we’ll see throughout the article, he has some standard spending habits. From splurging on luxury to buying real estate, Parsons is a smart spender despite his huge net worth. Enjoy as we take a look at where his money tends to go in his normal life.
11 The New $6.3 Million Home
Parsons is not afraid to dish out the big bucks when it comes to real estate. According to Trulia, he recently sold his Los Feliz home, worth just over $1 million, in exchange for Robert Pattinson's home in the same area, valued at a staggering $6 million and a bit.
The couple decided on a bigger and more luxurious space while staying in the Los Feliz area. At the very least, the move wasn’t a far one and likely less stressful because of the familiarity in the area.
10 More Real Estate Investments
It seems like Parsons has a knack for dropping the big bucks on real estate. He decided on two properties out in Manhattan, New York, a prime location in Gramercy Park.
Jim purchased two of the condos in the same building, one of which is a penthouse with a worth of a near $3 million, while he also picked up another unit valued at $815,000. It is said that Jim and his partner Todd have a few other units as well in the building.
9 Plugging Other Brands
Here’s what we love about Parsons, he’s always looking out for other brands, that was especially the case during the recent isolation period, as he plugged the like of Th Art Studio out in New York, praising the company for their new Zoom feature via IG;
“If you ARE fortunate enough to have your basic needs met and are looking to do something to help you maintain sanity, I wanted to recommend taking a class with @theartstudiony . They’re doing live classes via Zoom and, quite to my delight, I was not only able to figure out how to use Zoom, but I also painted this in the process!”
8 Pet Love
Jim spends a couple of extra bucks on his dog as well, who is clearly a valued part of his household, as most of us have come to realize via platforms like IG that show who the true Parsons is behind the scenes. We assume he purchased some extra treats most recently, celebrating Stevie’s second bday;
“The Doctor turned two yesterday... happy belated bday, Stevie! We love living with you.”
7 Charitable Donation
Similar to countless other celebs, Jim puts his net worth to good use, giving back to charitable causes. Look To The Stars listed a few of the charities Parsons worked with in the past. They include GLSEN, Stand Up To Cancer, Entertainment Industry Foundation and Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation.
We can expect generous acts to only continue moving forward as he continues to play an active role when it comes to goodwill.
6 Luxury Rides Only
When Parsons takes to the streets of LA, he’s usually doing so in top tier luxury cars. According to Hot Cars, he’s riding around with a personal chauffeur in rides like the prestigious Mercedes S-Class, a ride that looks suitable for celebs!
A Ford Mustang is another one of Jim’s preferred rides of choice, clearly, he isn’t holding back the bucks when it comes to his personal garage. Parsons also did some promotional work for the Hyundai Genesis.
5 Committed To A Personal Trainer
Jim isn’t shy when it comes to paying some extra bucks for his health and wellness. He goes beast mode in the gym setting, training with a personal trainer. Ben Bruno, the man behind Parsons in the weight room discusses how impressive the actor truly is when he’s lifting weights;
“As a point of reference, this is more weight than a lot of professional athletes I've trained, and we actually trained together during this workout and he moved the sled much more explosively than I did. He also demonstrates a great squat pattern for someone of his height. Very, very impressive stuff Jim!”
4 The Italian Getaway
Parsons and Spiewak took to Italy on what was a romantic getaway during their honeymoon. The couple traveled the coast of Italy, spending the big bucks on complete luxury over in prestigious areas like Capri and Positano.
Of course, the Italian press was all over their vacation, sniping photos of the two enjoying a meal together along with riding out in the water in what was a romantic private boat ride.
3 The Little Things Like The Rest Of Us
Jim doesn’t have a private chef who goes out and buys the groceries for him. Like the rest of us, Jim goes out on his own, stocking up on healthy foods. He shared some of his meal secrets via IG, like the grilling of some healthy broccoli;
“Broccoli, ready for roasting. Thank you, @amateurgourmet for the recipe, I’ve been using it for years and it is always wonderful! (and yes, it’s actually @inagarten ‘s recipe as Adam fully admits, but Adam’s commentary that accompanies the recipe on his blog is, as always, very entertaining.”
2 Pricey Accessories
Parsons tends to dish out some extra bucks on certain accessories. That usually includes the classic loafers he’s seen wearing in public settings, some that go for $500 and over.
Expensive watches and sunglasses are other accessories the actor drops some serious cash on, according to The Talko. Let’s face it, he works hard and with such a net worth, he can afford the purchases and then some.
1 Luxury Ceremony
It was a jaw-dropping wedding out in New York over at the Rainbow Room. What made the prestigious ceremony that much greater was the fact that everyone in attendance was present and in the moment, celebrating the love Jim and Todd have for each other. Parsons TV wide Mayim Bialik commented on the stunning ceremony;
“What a wedding. Not a cell phone in sight. Everyone was so present which sounds pretentious but it was truly powerful for us all to just want to be there fully. Todd and Jim, you are so loved.”
Sources – IG, Trulia & Look To The Stars