Film Producer, Bodybuilder, and More: How Dany Garcia Made Her Money

Dany Garcia is a film producer and bodybuilder who's also known as The Rock's ex-wife. Learn about Garcia's net worth and her many business ventures.

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Feb. 20 2023, Updated 8:26 p.m. ET

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Dany Garcia at the premier of the film 'Jungle Cruise' in 2021.

If you haven't heard of Dany Garcia, you might be more familiar with her as the former wife of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Despite their marriage ending 15 years ago, they have worked closely together on plenty of projects including buying the XFL out of bankruptcy. How much is Dany Garcia's net worth?

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Dany Garcia is a 54-year-old businesswoman who has held a number of powerful positions throughout her career. In addition to having founded a wealth management firm, she has produced a number of successful films and launched a film production company, as well as buying the XFL.

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Dany Garcia at the XFL All-Player Town Hall on Feb. 3, 2023.

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Dany Garcia

Businesswoman, Producer, Manager

Net worth: $40 million

Dany Garcia is a successful media manager and film producer who has earned the recognition of media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, Success Magazine, and Entrepreneur. She is a bodybuilder and producer and has produced numerous popular movies like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Snitch, and recently, Black Adam. Since an amicable divorce from ex-husband Dwayne Johnson, the two have worked together for many years. She is an owner of the XFL and founded lifestyle and fashion brand GSTQ.

Birthdate: Nov. 29, 1968

Birthplace: Belleville, NJ

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Miami

Ex-spouse: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

Spouse: Dave Rienzi

Children: 1

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One big happy family: Dave Rienzi, Dany Garcia, Simone Johnson (daughter of Garcia and Johnson), and Dwayne Johnson.

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How much is Dany Garcia's net worth?

CelebrityNetWorth estimates that Garcia's net worth is about $40 million. This is thanks to estimates based on the many films she has executive produced, her ownership stake in the XFL, and other entrepreneurial ventures.

How did Dany Garcia make her money?

Garcia has held more than one lucrative role in her decades-long career. She had an early career as an executive vice president at Merrill Lynch and also started her own wealth management firm. Around 2008 and the time of her divorce from Johnson, the two went into business together, with Garcia managing his career and eventually producing movies with him in the lead.

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In 2012, Garcia and Johnson co-founded the company Seven Bucks Production. That company made a number of films including 2013's Snitch. She is the founder and CEO of The Garcia Companies and TGC Management. In addition to representing her ex-husband Dwayne Johnson, she worked with actors including Henry Cavill.

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Teremana Tequila is a lucrative portion of business for both Garcia and Johnson.

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Through the Garcia Companies, Garcia manages a vast portfolio that includes the XFL, Seven Bucks Companies, Teremana Tequila, an UnderArmour line called Project Rock, and more.

What are the top movies that Dany Garcia has produced?

Garcia has been executive producer on a number of films:

  • Lovely, Still (2008)
  • Snitch (2013)
  • Baywatch (2017)
  • Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
  • Rampage (2018)
  • Skyscraper (2018)
  • Shazam! (2019)
  • Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
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She was also a producer on the following movies:

  • Fighting With My Family (2019)
  • Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
  • Jungle Cruise (2021)
  • Red Notice (2021)
  • DC League of Super-Pets (2022)
  • Black Adam (2022)

Who is Dany Garcia's husband?

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Dave Rienzi and Dany Garcia

Garcia was married to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson from 1997 until 2008, when they divorced. They are parents of one daughter, Simone and have remained close. In 2014, Garcia married Dave Rienzi, a bodybuilder and her company's chief Health and Fitness Brand Officer.

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Like her husband Dave Rienzi, Garcia has also been a bodybuilder for many years.

What are some notable awards and successes in Garcia's career?

Garcia's film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle grossed $962.1 million worldwide and became one of the highest-grossing of all time for Sony. She's also received recognition as a top CEO and female business leader.

  • 2020: Outstanding Film Producer Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition
  • 2021: Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100 List
  • Variety500 Lists: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • 2016 and 2018: Variety's Power of Women Report
  • 2022: Entrepreneur's Women of Influence List
  • 2022: Inc. Female Founders 100
  • 2022: SUCCESS Magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential Leaders
  • 2021: Create and Cultivate’s 100
  • 2020: Adweek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports List
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