In February 2025, Forbes released its annual list of ‘The highest-paid actors of 2024’, showcasing the immense earnings of Hollywood’s top stars across various platforms.
- American Actor Dwayne Douglas Johnson has secured the top position globally with a staggering estimated income of USD 88 million.
- Canadian-American Actor Ryan Rodney Reynolds claimed the 2nd spot, with earnings of USD 85 million, followed by American Actor Kevin Darnell Hart, who ranked third, with USD 81 million.
- American Actress Nicole Mary Kidman was the highest-paid actress 2024, ranking 8th overall with USD 31 million.
Highlights:
i.American actor and professional wrestler Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as “The Rock,” has secured the top position globally for the 5th time with astounding earnings of USD 88 million (approximately 73.58 crore), primarily from his roles in blockbuster films such as Red One and voicing Maui in Moana 2.
- His career-defining deals, a USD 50 million contract for Red One, and his executive producer role in Moana 2, which grossed over USD 1 billion, top the list for 2024.
- He first topped the list in 2016 with earnings of USD 64.5 billion, and subsequently ranked first again in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
ii.Canadian-American actor and film producer Ryan Rodney Reynolds ranks 2nd, with an impressive USD 85 million (approximately 70.98 crore), for his contributions as the lead producer, co-writer, and star of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’.
iii.American comedian and actor Kevin Darnell Hart secured 3rd place, earning USD 81 million (approximately 67.73 crore), for his expansive entertainment ventures with numerous films, Television (TV) series, stand-up comedy, and Pod-casting.
- In 2024, he starred in Borderlands, Lift, Die Hart 2: Die Harter, Fight Night, and Gold Minds, besides appearing in countless standup comedy programs.
iv.American comedian and actor Jerome Allen Seinfeld secured the 4th position with USD 60 million (approximately 50.1 crore), through his ongoing syndication deals for his hit sitcom, Seinfeld.
v.Australian actor and singer Hugh Michael Jackman ranked 5th spot with USD 50 million (approximately 41.75 crore), through his acting career and Broadway appearances.
vi.American Actress Nicole Mary Kidman, the highest-paid actress of 2024, ranked in the 8th spot with USD 31 million (approximately 25.88 crore), largely from TV miniseries and films for various streaming services.
vii.American actress and film producer Mariska Magdolna Hargitay ranked 12th overall with USD 29 million (approximately 24.21 crore), largely from her long-running role in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit .”
viii.American actress and singer, Scarlett Ingrid Johansson ranked 15th overall and earned USD 22 million (approximately 18.37 crore), boosted by her acting projects and endorsements.
Lists of Top 5 Highest-Paid Actors of 2024:
| Rank | Actor | Earnings (in million USD) | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwayne Douglas Johnson | USD 88 | United States of America (USA) |
| 2 | Ryan Rodney Reynolds | USD 85 | Canada |
| 3 | Kevin Darnell Hart | USD 81 | USA |
| 4 | Jerome (Jerry) Allen Seinfeld | USD 60 | USA |
| 5 | Hugh Michael Jackman | USD 50 | Australia |
Points to Note:
i.According to the Forbes Billionaire List 2024, Hollywood’s wealthiest actors are leading their industries with diverse income sources, including film earnings, endorsements, and business ventures.
ii.The top five actors have accumulated combined earnings of over USD 350 million, underscoring the power of major Hollywood franchises and brand endorsements.
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