Jonathan Rhys Meyers first came to prominence at quite a young age! The Hollywood bad boy was first discovered by talent agents when he was only 16 years old. It was at this time that Meyers had been expelled from school for skipping out, however, his love for playing hooky earned him his big break, so it appears as if it was all worth it. The actor, who was born and raised in Ireland, was cast in his first film role in 1994. It didn't take much time before Meyers's career picked up, finding himself in the 1996 film, 'Michael Collins'.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was without a doubt one of the biggest names of the 2000s, landing roles in films such as 'Bend It Like Beckham', alongside Keira Knightley, 'Mission Impossible III', and 'Match Point', to name a few. Through his success in film and television, which include his role as King Henry VIII in 'The Tudors' alongside Natalie Dormer, Meyers has not only made a name for himself in the industry but quite the net worth, too!
How Much Is Jonathan Rhys Meyers Worth?
Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born and raised in Drimnagh County, Ireland, where he was known to be quite the bad boy. Meyers got up to a lot of funny business throughout high school, who ultimately led him to being expelled at the age of 16. Meyers spent most of his time hanging around the pool halls, where he was actually scouted by acting and modeling talent agents. This worked out perfectly for Jonathan, considering it was both a ticket to freedom and to what would become a successful acting career.
The star's first role came about in 1994, however, it did not take much time before Jonathan was appearing in hit film after hit film. His success began mainly throughout the United Kingdom, appearing in the 'Michael Collins' production in 1996, and then later making his way into American pop culture through his roles in films such as 'Mission Impossible', 'Bend It Like Beckham', and of course, playing the role of King Henry VIII in the historical drama, 'The Tudors'. Luckily for Meyers, his success on-screen has allowed him to amass a net worth of $18 million!
After his time on 'The Tudors', Jonathan Meyers found himself stepping away from the limelight, and taking on more independent and obscure roles. It was during this time period that Meyers found himself battling with substance abuse, which isn't the first time that he has succumbed to his weakness. Meyers has been very open about his struggles, and the journey he has been on to overcome them.
According to Cinema Blend, the actor found himself in hot waters earlier this week when he was arrested on a DUI charge. Despite his continued success in the entertainment business, Meyers continues to make headlines, marking his third run-in with the law and rehab attempt. Fans of the star are rooting for Jonatha, as are we, and cannot wait to see what he has planned next.