Glen Powell BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Glen Powell has been everywhere this week, with headlines focusing on both his high-octane Hollywood career and his business ventures. He’s on the press rounds for The Running Man, the new dystopian action thriller where Powell insists on doing his own stunts. He told The Guardian in an interview picked up by KATU that selling the reality of death-defying sequences is essential for moviegoers, citing Tom Cruise as the model mentor for authenticity. Apparently, Cruise spent hours advising Powell on specific stunt logic and how not to get hurt during late-night shooting, even recommending how to showcase the height and danger in every shot. Powell says his friendship with Cruise has become indispensable for navigating big-budget blockbusters, and the detail about calling Cruise first for tips has made its way into major profiles.
The action push also reflects a conscious reinvention of Powell as a bankable action star, especially coming off Top Gun: Maverick. ChosunBiz and Coming Soon describe how Powell’s trajectory has shifted from Netflix rom-coms and smaller projects to leading multi-million-dollar productions, with *Twisters* and *Hit Man* already fueling speculation about his incoming salary increases. His net worth is currently listed at $7 million, but industry insiders are betting it’s set to double soon, given his business savvy and repeated starring roles.
On the business side, Powell’s Smash Kitchen brand made headlines this week via PEOPLE, announcing a new cooking oils line launching across the US. This is following its hit condiment line, which became Walmart’s biggest new product in years. Powell’s pitch is healthy, single-sourced oils for American families, and behind-the-scenes, he’s reportedly shipping Smash products to every set he works on so the cast and crew can enjoy his snacks. Powell credits his family as taste-testers and is leveraging his Hollywood nutritionist connections to keep expanding the business.
Powell’s social media is active, particularly with posts about Smash Kitchen and behind-the-scenes shots from The Running Man set. On Instagram, fans are obsessed with his dog Brisket, who features regularly.
Sydney Sweeney’s interview with Variety reignited last year’s speculation about a rumored romance, stating the press created the story rather than the stars themselves. Powell, in previous interviews, leaned into the chemistry rumors as a clever, industry-savvy way to boost rom-coms, but Sweeney says it was fully manufactured by tabloids.
The actor continues to speak candidly about the challenges of fame. Multiple outlets, including Female First UK and 1079ishot.com, report that Powell finds Hollywood exhausting, saying he prefers working on set with creative teams over navigating everyday life’s attention. He’s recently moved back to Texas to be closer to family, hinting that grounding himself outside LA is helping him balance newfound stardom.
Overall, Powell’s transition to leading stunts, launching household brands, and negotiating Hollywood’s rumor mill all point to a star in ascendance, determined to forge his own path and stay connected to his roots.
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