Exploring Marlon Wayans' net worth and his business ventures

Exploring Marlon Wayans' net worth and his business ventures

Marlon Wayans' net worth, estimated at $40 million, reflects his versatile career in comedy, acting, writing, and producing. From iconic films like Scary Movie and White Chicks to his sitcom and stand-up specials, Wayans has built a lasting legacy in the entertainment scene.

Marlon Wayans at an event
Marlon at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on February 22, 2025 (L). Wayans at the SiriusXM Studios on June 05, 2024 (R). Photo by Unique Nicole, Noam Galai (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Marlon gained his income primarily through his multiple ventures in the entertainment industry.
  • Alongside his brother, he co-founded Wayans Bros. Entertainment, a production company that has since produced the Scary Movie franchise and other films.
  • Wayans owns two cars, an old Range Rover and a Tesla.

Marlon Wayans' profile summary

Full name Marlon Lamont Wayans
GenderMale
Date of birthJuly 23, 1972
Age52 years old (as of May 2025)
Place of birth New York City, United States
Current residenceEncino, California, United States
Nationality American
EthnicityAfrican-American
Height6 feet
SiblingsNine
FatherHowell Wayans
MotherElvira Alethia
Relationship status Single
ChildrenKai, Shawn, and Axl
Ex-partnersAngela Zachary and Brittany Moreland
Profession Comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer
Social mediaInstagramX (Twitter)Facebook

A look at Marlon Wayans' net worth and salary

According to AfroTech, Marlon Wayans' net worth in 2025 is estimated at $40 million. His vast wealth primarily stems from his illustrious career as a comedian, actor, screenwriter, and production director.

Marlon Wayans at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Marlon Wayans at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022. Photo by Arturo Holmes (modified by author)
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Explore Marlon Wayans' house

In 2022, the Scary Movie star purchased a 5,000 square foot farmhouse in the San Fernando Valley for $5.3 million. The house boasts a massive living room and an impressive black-and-white marble fireplace.

List of Marlon Wayans’ cars

Despite owning a million-dollar fortune, Wayans owns only two cars, an old Range Rover and a Tesla. He revealed this during a 2023 interview with Hot FreeStyle. Marlon said,

Instead buying like watches or….the only cars I own.. two. I have a Tesla and I have a old Range Rover. I'm not a flossy dude.

Marlon Wayans has two cars
Range Rover was the first car Marlon bought when he made money from acting. Photo: @marlonwayans on Instagram (modified by author)
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How much does Marlon Wayans make per show?

Although Marlon Wayans' salary is not publicly documented, he was reportedly paid $100,000 for signing on to Batman Forever. Chris O'Donnell later took the role, but Marlon still receives residual checks.

Marlon Wayans' career and income sources

Marlon Wayans made most of his money through a multifaceted career in entertainment as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. Here is a detailed breakdown of his multiple endeavours:

Acting and comedy

Marlon debuted his acting career in 1988 when he featured as a pedestrian in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. However, he gained recognition on the sketch comedy show In Living Color and later co-created and starred in The Wayans Bros. sitcom.

His breakthrough came with co-writing and starring in hit comedy films such as Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2, which became major franchises. He has since acted in over 52 movies and TV shows.

In 2017, Marlon landed a self-titled sitcom with NBC but was cancelled a year later. He also has a Netflix special, Woke-ish.

Marlon Wayans at SiriusXM Studios
Marlon Wayans at SiriusXM Studios on October 12, 2022, in New York City. Photo by Santiago Felipe (modified by author)
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Screenwriting and producing

Besides acting, Wayans is also into screenwriting and film production. Over the decades, he has written over 27 films and produced about 26 movies and TV shows, according to his IMDb profile.

Marlon Wayans' business ventures

Marlon Wayans and his brothers founded a production company, Wayans Bros. Entertainment. The company has since produced the Scary Movie, White Chicks, and Little Man. In 2013, he co-founded What the Funny, an urban comedy digital media company, alongside Randy Adams.

Marlon Wayans onstage during the BET Awards
Marlon Wayans onstage during the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theatre on June 25, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Paras Griffin (modified by author)
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Who is the wealthiest Wayans?

Keenan Ivory is the richest of all the Wayans siblings with an estimated net worth of $65 million. His wealth primarily stems from his long-standing career in the entertainment industry.

Marlon and his older brother Damon Wayans take the second and third positions with estimated net worths of $40 million and $35 million, respectively.

How much does Marlon Wayans pay in child support?

Marlon reportedly pays $18,000 monthly in child support for his daughter, Axl, with Brittany Moreland. However, Moreland has requested an increase to $20,000 per month to cover her expenses, which she says are $20,000.

Wayans, who requested shared custody, exclusively spoke with The Shade Room in 2024 about the child support. He said,

Do you pay all that money per month and be called a 'visitor?' Do the math. This is delusional. I will let the lawyers and God do what they do.

He later added,

It's the classic case of a good, loving, responsible father shelling out over $18k per month for a one-year-old, and an entitled woman decides she wants more.

Marlon Wayans at SiriusXM Studios
Marlon Wayans at SiriusXM Studios on October 17, 2024, in New York City. Photo by Santiago Felipe (modified by author)
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Trivia

  • Marlon, whose full name is Marlon Lamont Wayans (age 52 as of May 2025), was born in New York City on July 23, 1972, and grew up in a small apartment on Manhattan's West Side.
  • He is the youngest of 10 siblings, many of whom are also involved in comedy and entertainment, including Keenen Ivory, Damon, Kim, and Shawn Wayans.
  • Marlon attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. He later enrolled at Howard University but dropped out after two years to join his siblings in show business.
  • At age six, he had his first brush with the law when he was caught trying to steal candy from a store.
  • The horror film, Scary Movie (2000), grossed $278 million worldwide on a $19 million budget.

Marlon Wayans' net worth of $40 million showcases the rewards of his multi-talented career and entrepreneurial spirit. His continued film, television, and digital media work promises to sustain and grow his wealth.

READ ALSO: Meet Marlon Wayans' sister, Nadia Wayans

Briefly.co.za published an article about Nadia Wayans, a well-known celebrity sibling best known as Marlon Wayans' sister.

Despite not being into the entertainment world like her brothers, Nadia had a brief stint in the cinematic realm, featuring in multiple films.

Source: Briefly News

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