With popularity comes money. These actors have secured their positions in the film industry so well they earn more for their roles than other actors. Being a celebrity is a very profitable business which has made them the richest actors.
20. Robert Downey Jr.— $250 million
We know the blockbuster movies he has been a part of like Sherlock Holmes, Gothika, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and the Marvel franchise.
19. Mia Wasikowska — $275 million
Mia has always been a part of high grossing movies. She is seen in Alice in Wonderland, Alice Through The Looking Glass, Maps To The Stars, and Crimson Peak
18. The Olsen Twins — $300 million
Their major income comes from the cosmetic line the two sisters have started. You can see one of them in the movies like It Takes Two, New York Minute, and Passport To Paris.
17. Will Smith — $300 million
Do we even need to mention the movies? We have already given 10 successful movies worth more than $100 million 10 years ago.
16. Arnold Schwarzenegger — $300 million
He is not only an actor but also a successful politician and businessman. His movies like Terminator, Expendables and Conan the Barbarian were huge hits.
15. Jessica Alba — $340 million
You will remember her from Sin City, Fantastic Four, Mechanic: Resurrection. She is also co-founder of a company that sells non-toxic products.
14. Jackie Chan — $350 million
Most of his movies like Rumble in the Bronx, Kung Fu Panda, Rush Hour had a huge collection in the box office.
13. Adam Sandler — $350 million
His recent deal with Netflix has got him richer. His movies like Happy Gilmore, Just Go With It, Billy Madison, Grown Ups are loved by all and made him one of the richest actors.
12. Keanu Reeves — $350 million
You must remember him from the iconic roles in The Matrix, Constantine, The Lake House, etc. He believes in a simple life and donates most of his money to the charity.
11. Clint Eastwood — $370 million
He has won 4 Oscars for his famous movies, Million Dollar Baby, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, etc.
10. Sylvester Stallone — $400 million
Movie fans address him as the world’s best boxer and compare him with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
9. Bill Cosby — $400 million
The first black actor who had got a role in a drama series. People can’t forget him for his role in ‘I Spy.’
8. Jack Nicholson — $400 million
Winner of 3 Oscars, Jack has given us movies like The Shining, Batman, and The Bucket List.
7. Tyler Perry — $400 million
He is a scriptwriter, director, and actor. Daddy’s Little Girls, Diary Of A Mad Black Woman, Why Did I Get Married are some honorable mentions.
6. Mel Gibson — $400 million
One of the movies in the very beginning of his career, Mad Max had earned $100 million only with a budget of $350,000. He has bought an entire island in the Pacific Ocean. He is surely one of the richest actors.
5. Johnny Depp — $440 million
He is one of the richest actors whose total movies have a gross earning of $8 billion worldwide.
4. Tom Hanks — $470 million
He has won two Oscars for his roles, after which he has also started producing his own projects, making him one of the richest actors.
3. Tom Cruise — $480 million
He is one of the highest paid actors. But a portion of his money also goes to Scientology Church.
2. Shah Rukh Khan — $550 million
Being involved with several brand endorsements and getting invited to each award show are what makes Shahrukh Khan hold the second position among the richest actors.
1. Jerry Seinfeld — $860 million
He was a stand-up comedian and then created his own TV series ‘Seinfeld.’ People loved and appreciated it so much that the show went on for 9 seasons. The finale episode was watched by 75 million people. For each episode, he got $1 million.
