Forbes’ latest rankings reveal Hollywood’s top earners of 2024, showcasing how today’s actors build fortunes through diverse income streams beyond traditional movie roles. The entertainment industry’s financial landscape now rewards , , and as much as box office success.
leads with , driven by his $50 million payday for *Red One* combined with *Moana 2* residuals and endorsements like ZOA Energy drinks[1][6][9]. His business empire spans Teremana Tequila, Project Rock apparel, and Seven Bucks Productions.
follows closely at , earning heavily from producing/writing/starring in *Deadpool & Wolverine* ($1.3 billion box office) while growing revenue through Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile ventures[2][6][8]. His marketing savvy in blending film roles with brand partnerships remains unmatched.
claims third place () through relentless output:
– Stand-up tours grossing $1 million per show[1]
– Netflix specials and films like *Lift*
– Collaboration with Frito-Lay and Chase credit cards[9]
The list highlights surprising earners like (), whose 1990s sitcom *Seinfeld* still generates massive syndication/streaming revenue through Netflix and HBO Max deals[1][6]. rounds out the top five () thanks to his Wolverine comeback alongside Reynolds[8][9].
– cracked the Top 20: Nicole Kidman ($31M), Mariska Hargitay ($25M), and Scarlett Johansson ($21M)[6][9]
– of top earners is 54, showing enduring value of established stars[6]
– now rival box office earnings (Johnson made $22M from past projects)[9]
This financial dominance by franchise stars-turned-entrepreneurs reflects Hollywood’s shift toward and . As traditional studios lose ground to streamers, top actors increasingly function as their own media conglomerates – a trend likely to accelerate in coming years.
