After four years, Dwayne Johnson reclaimed the top spot on Forbes’ richest actors list, earning an estimated $88 million in 2023. Here we will let you know about the 10 richest actors in the world in 2025.
The entertainment industry is not only one of the most glamorous sectors but also one of the most lucrative. Every year, a handful of talented actors earn millions of dollars from their acting projects, brand endorsements, business ventures, and more. In 2025, the Forbes List of the Top 10 Richest Actors in the World highlights the wealthiest stars who have managed to not only make a name for themselves on the big screen but also secure financial success in their personal and business ventures.
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the top 10 richest actors in the world in 2025 according to Forbes, including how they amassed their fortunes and what makes their financial success so extraordinary.
List of 10 Richest Actors in the World
1. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Net Worth: $88 million ($103 million gross)
Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock,” is one of the richest actors in the world. He gained fame for his role in the Fast & Furious franchise and has successfully transitioned from a wrestling icon to a Hollywood megastar. Beyond acting, Johnson has made smart investments in various businesses, including his tequila brand, Teremana, and his production company, Seven Bucks Productions. His wealth continues to grow, fueled by successful films and lucrative endorsement deals that significantly contribute to his impressive net worth. He is the in the top of the list of richest actors in the world.
#2. Ryan Reynolds
$85 million ($100 million gross)
Ryan Reynolds was the lead producer, co-writer, and star of the year’s biggest live-action movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide. But that was only part of a jam-packed year that included starring in John Krasinski’s IF, producing a new season of Welcome To Wrexham for Hulu, and depending on which version of the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuits you believe, reworking the script for his wife’s movie It Ends With Us.
#3. Kevin Hart
$81 million ($108 million gross)
In 2024, nobody had a more diverse entertainment lineup than Hart. He starred in a theatrical release, *Borderlands*, and also appeared in a Netflix film, *Lift*. Additionally, he was featured in an Amazon Prime movie, *Die Hart 2: Die Harter*, and led a series on The Roku Channel titled *Die Hart Season Three*. Hart also starred in a series on Peacock called *Fight Night*, participated in the roast of Tom Brady on Netflix, and hosted a weekly podcast for Spotify titled *Gold Minds*. On top of that, he performed in 90 stand-up comedy shows. Furthermore, he was involved in commercial campaigns with DraftKings and Chase—not included in his 2024 earnings—making it nearly impossible to turn on any screen without seeing the 45-year-old comedian.
#4. Jerry Seinfeld
$60 million ($70 million gross)
Seinfeld, now 70 years old and recognized as a billionaire by Forbes last year, is still active in the stand-up comedy scene. His famous sitcom continues to generate an eight-figure income each year. During the pandemic, he wrote a script for a spoof about the invention of Pop-Tarts, titled “Unfrosted,” which he directed and starred in for Netflix last year.
#5. Hugh Jackman
$50 million ($66 million gross)
After the emotional send-off of his Wolverine character in 2017’s Logan, nothing short of a massive payday and the opportunity to work with his good friend Ryan Reynolds would have convinced the 56-year-old Jackman to don the adamantium claws once again. But Deadpool & Wolverine will likely end up being the most lucrative movie of his career.
#6. Brad Pitt
$32 million ($42 million gross)
After pulling “Wolves,” which stars his good friend George Clooney, from a theatrical release last year and choosing to show it exclusively on AppleTV+, Apple is making a significant investment in Brad Pitt’s upcoming movie, “F1,” which will hit theaters this summer. Meanwhile, Pitt’s production company, Plan B, continues to thrive, achieving box office success with “Beetlejuice” and making its mark on the awards circuit by backing the longshot Best Picture nominee “Nickel Boys.”
#7. George Clooney
$31 million ($37 million gross)
Clooney publicly denied reports that he and Brad Pitt were each paid $35 million for the spy comedy “Wolf,” describing such figures as “bad for our industry if that’s what people think is the standard for salaries.” However, in 2021, Apple had to outbid several competitors for the project. One dealmaker told Forbes that, compared to Clooney’s directorial efforts and Pitt’s more award-focused projects, this movie was “definitely a for-profit endeavor for them.”
#8. Nicole Kidman
$31 million ($41 million gross)
Nicole Kidman has emerged as one of the most sought-after stars in the TV miniseries realm, having starred in a Netflix series titled “The Perfect Couple,” a Paramount+ series called “Lioness,” and an Amazon series named “Expats” last year. She earned over $1 million per episode for each of these projects. Additionally, she appeared in two movies that feature romances with significantly younger men—“Babygirl” and “A Family Affair.” At 57 years old, Kidman is recognized as the highest-paid actress of 2024.
#9. Adam Sandler
$26 million ($35 million gross)
Sandler’s overall deal with Netflix is unrivaled in the industry, allowing him to make both big commercial projects like the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2 or more modest fare like 2024’s Spaceman, and still receive top dollar. And the back catalog of last year’s highest-paid actor remains on the platform, racking up hundreds of millions of hours watched each year.
#10. Will Smith
$26 million ($30 million gross)
Opinions around Hollywood differ as to whether the 56-year-old Oscar winner is fully “back” after The Slap Seen ‘Round The World in 2022, but all agree that returning to the character that first made him a star was as savvy move. And 2024’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die was a hit, one of less than 20 movies to gross more than $400 million worldwide last year.
Final Thoughts
The Forbes list of the richest actors in the world in 2025 shows that acting remains a highly profitable profession, but the true wealth of these individuals is often the result of smart investments and diversified portfolios. These top 10 richest actors have built lasting legacies not only on the big screen but also through entrepreneurship, savvy investments, and partnerships with global brands. As Hollywood continues to evolve, these stars are setting new standards for financial success in the entertainment industry.
If you’re looking to learn from the best, the financial journeys of these top actors offer valuable lessons on building wealth beyond the silver screen.
