Who is Joe Francis and what is his net worth?
JOE Francis is a businessman and film producer who famously launched the Girls Gone Wild entertainment brand. His luxury mansion in Mexico caught on fire on June 15, and the main house was destroyed. It is believed that Joe Francis has a net worth of about $25million. Francis, who is 48, moved to Mexico nearly a decade ago following a bankruptcy case and trouble with the IRS. The Sun revealed in June of 2021 that he was arrested and accused of grabbing a woman by the neck and spitting in her face to give her Covid. The Girls Gone Wild founder was charged with domestic violence and intentional injury after an incident at his Punta Mita home in 2020, according to Mexican court documents obtained by The Sun. Girls Gone Wild is an adult entertainment franchise. The first Girls Gone Wild film was released in 1997, and his company would sell millions of DVDs and videos. Francis' home in Punta Mita, an exclusive private property that caters to the rich and famous, caught fire on June 15, 2021. There were reportedly 20 people renting out the mansion at the time of the fire, as well as another 20 people working as staff members at the estate. All of the guests have since relocated to a hotel. Many celebrities have stayed at the beachfront estate, including the Kardashians, Eva Longoria, Selena Gomez, and others. Most read in Celebrity UP IN FLAMES Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis' Mexican mansion 'burns down' after arrest 'WE'RE OVER IT' Kim Kardashian admits she REGRETS posing nude for 2007 Playboy photoshoot SAVAGE Rihanna's new leggings are going viral for this reason 'WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?' Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott cuddle up at NYC gig as he says 'I love you wifey' 'BE HONEST' Madison LeCroy says 'you're welcome' for JLo & Ben reunion after ARod rumors  The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed, but the blaze resulted in major damage to the estate. While the three smaller homes on the property are still standing, the main house has completely burned down. Though Francis was not there when the fire occurred, hes reportedly on his way to see what damage has been done.