Ben Affleck has earned millions throughout his career here's how he makes and spends his money

Though Affleck and Damon became Hollywood players overnight thanks to 1997's "Good Will Hunting," which earned them a best original screenplay Oscar, they didn't get paid a huge amount.

Affleck told Boston Magazine in 2013 that he and Damon split $600,000 for selling the script.

"I remember it was printed in Daily Variety that we were going to get $600,000 on it," he recalled. "We had no credit, so we went to rent this house that was $3,000 a month, and we used a copy of the Daily Variety to get the place. I was like, 'I don't have credit, but this is who we are.' And the landlord was like, 'All right, sure.'"

"We thought $600,000 would take care of us for 20 years," he continued, "so we rented nicer apartments and each bought Jeep Cherokees. And we were completely broke in a year."

After "Good Will Hunting" Affleck worked his way into becoming a major Hollywood star with movies like "Armageddon," "Pearl Harbor," and "Daredevil."

For the last few decades, Affleck has built up to earning eight-figure paydays, including his turn as Batman in DC Comic movies "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League."

In 2014, the actor earned $35 million, which included a "huge paycheck" the actor got for playing the latest Batman, according to Forbes.

Affleck was in the midst of portraying the latest Batman for the DC Comics franchise that year, as he was making "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."

Thanks to the backend deal Affleck had for "Batman v Superman," Affleck took in $43 million in 2016, a high water mark in the actor's career at that point, according to Forbes.

According to Forbes, the star brought in $55 million in 2020 thanks to eight-figure checks to star in movies like "The Last Duel" and the upcoming action movie "Hypnotic," directed by Robert Rodriguez.

The sprawling estate, which he paid $7 million according to Dirt, features a main residence that has three bedrooms and five bathrooms and is 6,000 square feet.

Another, larger house dubbed the "Oyster House" is 10,000 square feet with five bedrooms, three master suites, plus bunk beds for kids visiting. And it has its own dock.

Affleck has put the home on the market several times, but after reconnecting with former flame Jennifer Lopez, he took it off the market and hosted the couple's marriage celebration there.

Back in the early 2000s when "Bennifer" was born, the two stars got engaged before ultimately calling off the wedding in 2004.

Affleck proposed to Lopez with a $2.5 million, 6.1-carat pink diamond Harry Winston engagement ring. After their split, Lopez gave it back to him.

Affleck married Garner in 2005. The two separated in 2015 and their divorce was finalized in 2018.

While together, the couple bought an 8,800-square-foot property in the posh Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles in 2009 from producer Brian Grazer for $17.5 million.

In 2019, they made a profit when selling the house. It went for $32 million.

In 2018, Affleck moved into a 13,500-square-foot property that cost him $19 million.

It has seven bedrooms, a columned front porch, a three-car garage, a motor court, a home theater, and an office.

Affleck has been trying to sell the property since marrying Lopez. He's listed it at just under $30 million.

Affleck and Lopez have stopped house hunting since their marriage.

According to TMZ, the newlyweds have decided to live in Lopez's current home, which is on 8 acres and is 14,000 square feet, with 7 bedrooms, and 13 bathrooms. But it's currently being remodeled and may not be done for over a year.

So, the couple is renting out the $60 million home of Australian businessman James Packer.