The top 10 paid actors in the world

Looking at some of the top 10 paid actors in the world

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been difficult for actors around the world to release movies at the box office in 2020. However, there has been a sharp recovery in 2021, with top-tier Hollywood actors banking quite well on the release of their successful films.

There have been some actors who have earned millions of dollars even though a number of big-budget films were unable to get theatrical release or were even postponed indefinitely. We have seen a number of big movies being released via OTT platforms, such as Netflix, Disney Plus, and HBO Max.

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Here is the list of the top 10 paid actors in the world.

1. Daniel Craig (salary of $100 million)

Streaming service platform Netflix signed Daniel Craig to a lucrative deal in 2021, and his mystery comedy film “Knives Out,” released in the year 2019, will premiere the two upcoming sequels.

He will receive a $100 million salary from Netflix, which purchased the rights to the sequel film. This does not include the compensation he received for acting in the James Bond film. The salary Daniel earned in the role of James Bond in “No Time to Die” exceeds 100% of Craig’s salary per film. Daniel will play Detective Benoit Blanc in the upcoming Knives Out sequel.

2. Dwayne Johnson (salary: $50 million)

In addition to being known as the Rock, Dwayne Johnson is also a well-known American actor, businessman, and former wrestler. For his role as a steamboat captain in Disney’s fancy adventure film Jungle Cruise, Johnson earned 22 million USD, which is the second-highest-paid actor in the world.

Additionally, he earned $20 million as an actor for his Netflix heist comedy “Red Notice,” which was produced by none other than Dwayne himself. In 2021, Red Notice was the streaming platform’s most watched film, having been watched cumulatively for 328.8 million hours.

3. Will Smith (salary of $40 million)

It is a pleasure to introduce Will Smith, an American actor, rapper, and producer. He is considered an Oscar-buzz actor due to his role in the movie “King Richard,” which netted him $40 million. In his role as the father of Venus and Serena Williams, Smith played the character Richard Williams.

As a result of Forbes’ recognition of Smith as the most bankable star in the world in 2013 and Newsweek’s recognition of him as the most influential actor in Hollywood in 2007, Will Smith has won four Grammy Awards in addition to being nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. In 2013, he broke a world record by breaking three premieres in 24 hours and was entered into the Guinness Book.

4. Danzel Washington (salary: $40 million)

A well-known American actor, Denzel Washington is also a director and producer who has been honoured with the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. Among the awards he has received are the Academy Award for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, and the Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor.

As Joe Deacon, a corrupt detective in the neo-noir crime thriller “The Little Things,” the actor earned $40 million. However, due to the influenza outbreak, the film did not perform well at the box office.

5. Leonardo Dicaprio (salary of $30 million)

Several awards have been bestowed on Leonardo DiCaprio for his role in the upcoming film “Don’t Look Up.” He has received multiple accolades, including the Academy Award, the British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.

In his long career as an Oscar-winning actor, Leonardo DiCaprio has portrayed a number of real-life characters, including politicians (J Edgar Hoover in J Edgar), legendary moguls (Howard Hughes in The Aviator), criminal forgers (Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me if You Can), and corrupt stockbrokers (Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street), among others.

6. Mark Wahlberg (salary of $30 million)

It was in 1993 that Mark Wahlberg made his acting debut as an actor, producer, businessman, and former rapper. He has since acted in more than 53 films. In the year 2020, the Netflix action comedy film “Spenser Confidential” became a blockbuster hit for Mark Wahlberg, releasing in the year 2020.

7. Rayan Gosling (salary of $20 million)

A spy action-thriller starring Ryan and Chris Evans was released on Netflix in 2020. The film was directed by the Russo brothers and had a budget of $200 million, making it the most expensive Netflix masterpiece ever.

It is estimated that he earned approximately $20 million in salaries as a result of his role in the 2004 American romantic drama film “The Notebook.” He shot to fame for his performance in the film.

The top 10 paid actors in the world

8.Chiris Hemsworth (salary: $20 million)

The Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has gained prominence for his role in Home and Away as Kim Hyde. Thor Ragnarok demanded a huge amount of money, but it is expected to be a little less than his fellow Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr. He has won several awards throughout his professional career, spanning over a decade.

9. Brad Pitt (salary of $20 million)

The American actor and film producer William Bradley Pitt is considered to be one of the world’s most powerful and influential individuals in the film industry. He is also considered one of the world’s most handsome men.

In his professional career, he has starred in numerous films and won several awards. He will be seen in the upcoming action thriller Bullet Train alongside Sandra Bullock. A thriller film (directed by Jon Watts) involving George Clooney is expected to earn around $20 million for the actor.

10. Michael B. Jordan (salary of $15 million)

His professional career spans more than two decades, and he has received a number of awards for his acting and film production efforts. Jordan was recognized by Time magazine in 2020 as one of the world’s 100 most influential people. As an elite Navy SEAL in “Without Remorse,” Jordan made approximately $15 million.