Who are the best paid players in Hollywood in 2024?
Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt … The same names are still coming back this year.
They did not have an Oscars statuette last night. But they have enough to console themselves …
Forbes magazine has just unveiled its record of the actors and best actresses in Hollywood, in 2024. And the publication draws up in its analysis of the stars an evolution of the stamps, which goes with an evolution of starification, where the star of a film or a series is no longer just a presence on the screen, but a key player in the promotion and management of a project.
The best example being the number 1 of this ranking: Dwayne Johnson Thanks to the film Red One perfectly illustrates this evolution. Although the film received negative criticism and generated average revenues ($ 186 million against a budget of 250 million) Johnson continued to promote the film on its social networks. When it was released on Amazon Prime Video, Red One broke a record with 50 million spectators during its opening weekend.
The actors’ remuneration system has changed: stars like Johnson have negotiated contracts where the actor plays a central role in production, execution and promotion. Thus, for Red Onehis contract includes a total cachet of $ 50 million, considered one of the highest in the history of cinema! In 2024, he pocketed an estimated jack of dollars, making him the best paid actor of the year.
The classification below:
- Dwayne Johnson : $ 88 million
- Ryan Reynolds : $ 85 million
- Kevin Hart : $ 81 million
- Jerry breastfeld : $ 60 million
- Hugh Jackman : $ 50 million
- Brad Pitt : $ 32 million
- George Clooney : $ 31 million
- Nicole Kidman : $ 31 million
- Adam Sandler : $ 26 million
- Will Smith : $ 26 million
In the same genre, Ryan Reynoldssecond in the standings, also had an exceptional year. In addition to its main role in Deadpool & Wolverinehe was producer, screenwriter and managed a marketing campaign via his agency. He won around $ 85 million in 2024.
Kevin Hartwith its prolific production in films, series and live shows, raised $ 81 million. These three players multiply the sources of income and are at the forefront of a new era where the presence of an actor on the screen is no longer enough.
This is why they are more and more numerous to turn to streaming platforms, where the package contracts are common. These actors also benefit from the royalties of their old works, as Jerry breastfeld which still affects $ 30 million each year thanks to Seinfeld. Younger actors, as Zendaya Or Timothée Chalametstruggle to integrate this list due to contracts before becoming essential names.
Finally, it should be noted that the first woman in this classification only arrives in 8th position: Nicole Kidman displays an income of $ 31 million in 2024. And it is because at 57 years old, it has turned into an essential figure in the television series sector, in particular thanks to its roles in productions like A perfect couple For Netflix, and Lioness For Paramount+ and also Expats For video bonus. Forbes estimates that it affects more than a million dollars per episode turned.
