Actors' salaries are determined by a variety of factors, and they are becoming increasingly difficult to rank as the profession changes.

Unlike in the past, an actor's fame is no longer only dependent on the number of people who go to the movies.

Because "everything" is now "accessible" on various streaming platforms, it all comes down to how much power a film has to attract an audience.

1. Tom Cruise

The continuance of the cult film "Top Gun," which premiered for the first time more than 30 years ago, propelled Cruise to the top of this list.

"Top Gun: Maverick" grossed $1.37 billion at the global box office in August.

Prior to the film's release, Cruise's pay was "just" $13 million, according to Insider.

However, that climbed tenfold after the sequel was released, making the 60-year-old by far the highest-paid actor in 2022.

2. Will Smith

For Smith, this year started ingloriously with the Oscars and the smack with which he "honored" comic Chris Rock in front of everyone. Many were left wondering if the 54-year-cinematic old's career would ever be the same.

However, according to the BBC, his film "Emancipation" received largely excellent reviews, keeping the actor, with revenues of $35 million, in the second position on this list.

3. Leonardo DiCaprio

DiCaprio's list of acclaimed films, like "Closed Island," "Django's Revenge" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," has brought him considerable earnings over the years.

The last picture that brought the 48-year-old 30 million dollars was "Killers of the Flower Moon".

The historical drama is based on the events of the 20s of the last century.

It stars Robert De Niro, and it is signed by the great filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

4. Brad Pitt

Pitt's long career in the film industry has resulted in a substantial income for the actor. Following the success of "Bullet Train," the 58-year-old actor has signed a lucrative $30 million contract to play the legendary Formula One racer in the Apple Studios feature.

5. Dwayne Johnson

The dynamic actor went from being a raw wrestler to being one of the highest-paid movie stars in Hollywood.

He was paid a stunning $22.5 million for his first heroic role in "Black Adam."

He makes extra money by advertising the film on his social networks, where over 350 million people follow him on Instagram alone.

The list of the highest-paid actors continues with performers Will Farrell, Tom Hardy, Chris Hemsworth, Vin Diesel, and Joaquin Fenix ​​who all share $20 million in earnings this year.

Highest paid actresses

1. Margot Robbie

Due to her starring performance in 'Barbie,' which earned her $12.5 million, the Australian actress becomes the highest-paid actress of 2022.

The excellent actress has already landed roles in notable shows at the age of 32. She shared the screen with celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Nicole Kidman.

2. Sandra Bullock

The 58-year-old old's career has landed her millions of dollars in her bank account. The iconic Oscar winner got 10 million dollars this year for the key part in the film "The Lost City".

3. Zendaya

Disney star Zendaya had a great hit in Spider-Man: No Way Home and has subsequently acted in a number of other films like Dune and the series "Euphoria".

The next place we'll see her is in the tennis movie Challengers, where she was paid $10 million for her role as a 26-year-old.

4. Millie Bobby Brown

English actress She is only 18 years old, but she is already one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors.

In addition to appearing (and maturing) in the Netflix blockbuster "Stranger Things," Brown made a fortune in "Enola Holmes 2," in which she co-starred with Henry Cavill.

This title won her $10 million.

5. Lady Gaga

Having done roles in the movie "A Star Is Born" and " Gucci", the famous 36-year-old singer showed that she is also quite talented at acting.

She will soon return to the screens to revive the character of Harley Quinn in the sequel to the megahit "Joker".

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Following Gaga, the list of the highest-paid actresses includes Jennifer Lopez, Gal Gadot, Emily Blunt, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Anya Taylor-Joy, who came in at No. 10 with $1.8 million.

Post by Bryan C.