‘It took a few scrolling to find Margot Robbie, the first woman on Variety’s annual list of the highest-paid actors for 2022, who came in at number 18 behind 17 men.
Although the US$12.5 million she received for her work in Barbie is regarded as a respectable sum by industry standards and was on par with her co-star Ryan Gosling’s compensation, it nevertheless stands in sharp contrast to Tom Cruise’s US$100 million tab for Top Gun: Maverick.
What actresses made the most money this year from acting in movies? Let’s look more closely…
- Anya Taylor-Joy: US$1.8 million(‘Furiosa‘)
When she appeared in the popular Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit, Taylor-Joy, 26, practically suddenly became a household name (2020).
A prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road called Furiosa will pay her US$1.8 million. She was cast for new parts in The Northman and Amsterdam during her spectacular ascent to celebrity. Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor in Marvel movies, also appears in the 2024 release.
- Jamie Lee Curtis: US$3.5 million(‘Halloween Ends‘)
The seasoned actress garnered glowing accolades for her performance opposite Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once, an independent film produced by American production firm A24. For Halloween Ends, the concluding installment of the horror trilogy, she will return to the big screen. The 64-year-old received a huge US$3.5 million salary for playing Laurie Strode again.
- Emily Blunt: US$4 million(‘Oppenheimer‘)
Emily Blunt, a British beauty, has established herself as a constant among Hollywood’s elite, despite maintaining a quiet profile outside of her career. The 39-year-old actress received US$4 million for her most recent part as Katherine Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s war thriller Oppenheimer, which also stars Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, and Robert Downey Jr.
- Gal Gadot: US$5 million(‘Death on the Nile‘)
Gadot sprang to fame after playing Wonder Woman in the DC Comics series, and she has subsequently featured in a number of films in a range of genres. According to Showbiz Galore, the 37-year-old Israeli actress made $5 million in the Agatha Christie-inspired movie Death on the Nile, making it a successful year for her. She earned more than any other star in the movie.
- Jennifer Lopez: US$8.5 million(‘Marry Me‘)
For J. Lo, 53, it’s been a hectic year that’s been all about weddings! In addition to tying the knot with her fourth husband Ben Affleck in July, the singer-actress made US$8.5 million from her role as a Latin pop sensation in the romantic comedy Marry Me, which is about a performer who marries a member of the crowd.
- Lady Gaga: US$10 million(‘Joker 2‘)
Before being cast in blockbuster movies like A Star is Born and House of Gucci, the 36-year-old “Poker Face” singer had had a successful music career. She will reprise her role as Harley Quinn in Joker 2, also known as Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix, who will once more portray the role of Arthur “Joker” Fleck. For the movie, Gaga agreed to a $10 million contract.
- Millie Bobby Brown: US$10 million(‘Enola Holmes 2‘)
The British actress, who is just 18 years old, is already among Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses! In addition to appearing in Stranger Things on Netflix and developing as a character, Brown earned a whopping $10 million by co-starring with Henry Cavill’s Superman in Enola Holmes 2.
- Zendaya: US$10 million(‘Challengers‘)
Zendaya, a former Disney employee, discovered stardom (and love, with boyfriend Tom Holland) in Spider-Man: No Way Home. She has subsequently acted in a number of blockbusters, including Dune and Euphoria. The tennis movie Challengers is where you’ll see her next. The Hollywood Reporter claims that the 26-year-old received US$10 million for her presence.
- Sandra Bullock: US$10 million(‘The Lost City‘)
The 58-year-old has millions of dollars in the bank because of her long career in the sector. The Oscar-winning actress from The Blind Side earned US$10 million for her role in The Lost City, according to Showbiz Galore.
- Margot Robbie: US$12.5 million(‘Barbie‘)
Having received a single sum payment of US$12.5 million for her role as Barbie, the Australian actress tops the list of highest-paid actresses of 2022.
The excellent actress, 32, already has a long list of playing roles with some of Hollywood’s top stars, including Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman in the main roles in Bombshell and Focus opposite Will Smith and Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.