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Disney’sMoana 2is making a splash in theaters, bringing fans back to their favorite ocean-loving princess and her crew. The firstMoanain 2016 was a massive hit, cementing its place as a box-office giant, and this sequel promises only to take her adventure even further.
At the center of it all is Auli‘i Cravalho, whose voice gives Moana her unforgettable spirit. While her paycheck doesn’t quite match her co-star Dwayne Johnson’s megabucks, it was enough to help support her family and even let her retire her hardworking mom.
How Disney’sMoanaChanged Auli‘i Cravalho’s Life!
Auli‘i Cravalho‘s life has taken a true Disney-style glow-up thanks toMoana. The talented voice actress, who didn’t exactly have a smooth start, grew up watching her mother, Puanani, make incredible sacrifices, including raising her on food stamps across the Big Island and Oahu.
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Now, a decade later, Cravalho reflects on the crazy transformation her life has seen. In a chat withPeople,she revealed,
I really get to have that full decade look back at just how much growth I’ve gone through. We lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Mililani when I was cast. I slept in the bedroom, my mom slept on the couch. She gave me everything.
She acknowledges that kids often feel a bit indebted to their parents, but there’s no denying how grateful she is for the sacrifices they made to help hersucceed. The actress has always stayed close to both her parents, who ran a construction business before they divorced when she was young. Thus, with the success ofMoana,she decided to,
I bought my mommy a house. She’s happily retired.
No matter how much success came her way, Cravalho’s parents, made sure she stayed grounded. As she transitioned from a regular student at Kamehameha Schools to a Disney star, they kept reminding her to stay humble. They made it clear that no matter how big things got, she still had to finish high school, do her chores, and not let the fame go to her head.
According toshowbizreports, Cravalho earned around $2 million for her role inMoana 2. However, the exact amount of her paycheck for the originalMoanahas not been publicly disclosed.
Dwayne Johnson’s Paycheck forMoana 2,How Much Is He Making?
According to the same reports,Dwayne Johnsonis absolutely cashing in for his role as Maui inMoana 2, reportedly earning around $20 million. That makes him the highest-paid member of the cast by a long shot.
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His paycheck for the originalMoanain 2016 is believed to be around $21 million. While these numbers can’t be 100% confirmed, they’re estimated to be in that ballpark.
The originalMoanawas a major success, bringing in $687.2 million globally at the box office as perVarietyreports. Now,Moana 2is off to an even stronger start.
It recently set aThanksgiving box officerecord, raking in $221 million over the five-day holiday weekend, smashing previous records. With these kinds of numbers, it’s clear that theMoanafranchise is only going to get bigger from here. The sequel is already shaping up to be an even bigger hit than its predecessor, and the excitement surrounding it seems through the roof!
Moana 2is now playing in theaters.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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