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TIL Mel Gibson is the 4th richest Hollywood actor in the world, despite his starring films failing in the box office for the better part of the last 15 years. This is due to the continued success of his directorial efforts (Passion of the Christ, Hacksaw Ridge, Apocalypto, Braveheart)

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