Ronnie Coleman's net worth: how much is the professional bodybuilder worth currently?

Ronnie Coleman's net worth: how much is the professional bodybuilder worth currently?

Ciku Njuguna
updated at July 13, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Regarded as the biggest Mr Olympia ever, the American bodybuilder has retained global popularity decades after his retirement. He defied years of pain to build a successful career, a move that left him nearly paralysed. Discover Ronnie Coleman's net worth in this article that dives into the affluent life of one of the most legendary bodybuilders in the world.

Who has won the most Mr. Olympia?
Ronnie Coleman attended the second day of the Arnold Sports Festival on March 6, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by Dave Kotinsky.
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Is Ronnie Coleman the richest bodybuilder in the world? Between 1996 and 2007, the G.O.A.T bagged 26 IFBB victories and eight Mr Olympia awards, making millions in cash prizes. Scroll down to find out more about the extent of his wealth.

Profile and bio summary

Full name

Ronald Dean Coleman

Nickname

The King, The G.O.A.T

Gender

Male

Date of birth

13th May 1964

Age

59 years old as of July 2023

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Place of birth

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Current residence

Arlington, Texas

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African American

Religion

Christian

Sexual orientation

Straight

Body measurements

60- 36-24 inches (152-91-61 cm)

Height

5’ 11'' (180.34 cm)

Off-Season Weight

315 Lbs (142.8 kilograms)

Competition Weight

300 Lbs (136 kilograms)

Arms

23 inches (58 cm)

Education

Bastrop High School, Grambling State University

Mother

Jessie Benton

Father

Unknown

Siblings

2

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Susan Williamson Coleman

Children

8

Profession

Professional bodybuilder, police officer, former professional football player

Net worth

$15 million

Website

ronniecoleman.net

Social media pages

Instagram, TikTok

Twitter

How old is Ronnie Coleman?

Ronnie Coleman (age 59 years as of July 2023) was born on the 13th of May 1964. The classic Physique bodybuilder was born to Jessie Benton in Monroe, Louisiana, USA. Bento had two more children, Richard and Alain Lemieux.

Why is Ronnie Coleman the greatest bodybuilder of all time?
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Centre) posed with Ronnie Coleman (Left) and Gunter Schlierkamp (Right) at the 25th-anniversary celebration of the film "Pumping Iron" at Loews Tower East on November 12, 2002, in New York City. Photo by Arnaldo Magnani.
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At the age of nine years old, Coleman decided to enter employment as a way of supporting his family. From small chores in a local Louisiana store, he went on to work as a cotton chopper and later as a restaurant busboy.

How big was Ronnie Coleman?

The King is 5 feet and 11 inches tall (180.34 cm). In his prime, the legendary Mr Olympia has a 58-inch broad chest (147.5 cm), 36-inch waist (91.5 cm), and 24-inch biceps (61 cm) biceps. His competition weight ranged between 287 and 300 lb (130-136 kg).

What happened to Ronnie Coleman now?
Mr Olympia Ronnie Coleman posed during an interview with host Jay Leno on the Tonight Show on the 27th of November 2001. Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal.
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Is Ronnie Coleman rich?

As one of the most successful bodybuilders of all time, the G.O.A.T earned handsomely from his trade. As of July 2023, bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman's net worth is valued at $15 million.

How much money did Ronnie Coleman make competing?

According to Essentially Sports, Ronnie won eight Mr Olympia titles between 1998 and 2005. For each win between 1998 and 2003, he took home a $110,000 cash prize. The amount rose by 10,000 in 2004 and $20,000 in 2005.

Although he was a reigning champion for several years, Ronnie's income from winnings was never enough. In an interview on the Don't Be Sour show, he revealed that most of his income came from endorsements from companies such as Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition, Inc. (BSN), ABB and MetX.

Is Ronnie Coleman still in a wheelchair?
American IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman posed during the FIBO 2015 trade show on April 11, 2015, in Cologne, Germany. Photo by Marc Pfitzenreuter.
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How much money does Ronnie Coleman make now?

Since his retirement, he has successfully ventured into various businesses, including the Ronnie Coleman Signature Series Supplement line, which has become one of the most popular supplement companies. Ronnie Coleman's endorsements include several supplement brands in his line, including the Yeah Buddy pre-workout powder, King Test 8X, and King Whey Protein.

He reportedly earns handsomely from guest appearances at bodybuilding shows and gyms and on the covers of fitness magazines such as Muscle, Flex, and Fitness. According to CAknowledge, Ronnie has earned over $15 million from training videos.

Ronnie Coleman's houses

In April 2023, Coleman made an Instagram post selling his two-story, five-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Despite living in the house for 26 years, the former best Classic Physique bodybuilder's home is valued at $495,000. The post read,

I had planned to stay here forever, but my wife wanted a larger house for our growing daughters. This house has the best gym and living accommodations ever. We just installed a brand-new Jacuzzi that the girls adore.
Come on out for a visit if someone wants to purchase a little bit of history. The trophy case is definitely off the chains and one of the highlights of this residence.

Ronnie Coleman's cars

According to 21motoring, Ronnie's latest car collection includes a $250,000 Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder, a $285,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost and a $105,000 worth Porsche 911 Carrera. Further publications reveal that the bodybuilder also owns two customised luxury Cadillac Escalades, Hummer H1 and an EXT four-door luxury pickup. In an interview with CelebrityCar, he gave extensive details of the custom details on the Cadillac SUVs, saying,

“I have five TVs in there. Two in the back row, two in the middle row and one in the dashboard. You can watch different things on them. The total cost of the audio-visual system was about $15,000."

Compared to several bodybuilders such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay Cutler and Rich Gaspari, Ronnie Coleman's net worth is relatively low. However, despite facing numerous challenges, including paralysis, he continues to build his entrepreneurial empire.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.