Highest-paid actors: From Tom Cruise at the top with $100M to Will Smith with $35M

Here is a list of the jaw-dropping actors salaries, that include Brad Pitt, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Reynolds and more.

Senior WriterLos Angeles

JULY 20, 2022 3:30 PM EDTJUL 20, 2022, 3:30 PM EDT

Hollywood’s most famous movie stars are taking home big paychecks this year, from the incredible success of Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ to Will Smith’s upcoming film ‘Emancipation’ following his controversial Oscars incident, many fan-favorite stars are positioning themselves on the top.

Here is a list of the jaw-dropping actors salaries, as reported by Variety, that include future projects, such as ‘Joker 2’ starring Joaquin Phoenix with $20 million, ‘Barbie’ starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling with $12.5 million each.

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise is about to receive approximately $100 million from ticket sales, his salary and box office bonus and streaming revenue.

Will Smith

Will Smith will be paid $35 million in the upcoming action thriller film ‘Emancipation’

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is set to receive $30 million for starring in the film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ while Brad Pitt is also being paid $30 million for the ‘Formula 1’ film

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson is being paid $22.5 million for the highly anticipated super-hero movie ‘Black Adam’

Joaquin Phoenix

Now that ‘Joker 2’ is officially in the works, it has been revealed that Joaquin Phoenix will be receiving $20 million for reprising his iconic role.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds will receive $20 million for the film ‘Spirited.’ But he is not the only actor being paid the same amount, with Denzel Washington, Chris Hemsworth, Vin Diesel and Tom Hardy also getting $20 million for different films that are currently in production.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa is set to reprise his starring role in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ with $15 million.

Chris Pine

Chris Pine is back to the big screen with a sequel of ‘Star Trek’ being paid $13 million.

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie

Both Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie will be receiving $12.5 million, playing the main roles in the long awaited film.

Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown continues to take over Hollywood. Now with the sequel of ‘Enola Holmes’ making part of the list with $10 million

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet is giving life to the iconic character of Willy Wonka, and is set to receive $9 million.

Anya-Taylor Joy

Anya-Taylor Joy takes the last place on the list, starring in the film ‘Furiosa’ and being paid $1.8 million.