2017: Mark Wahlberg is Forbes highest paid actor
Forbes released its annual list of the highest-paid actors in the world, and though equal pay in Hollywood has been a hot topic in recent years, 14 male actors still edged out Emma Stone, the highest-paid actress in 2017. Markie Mark is officially Richie Rich: The former rapper-turned-actor is Hollywood’s highest-paid leading man, earning $68 […]
Forbes released its annual list of the highest-paid actors in the world, and though equal pay in Hollywood has been a hot topic in recent years, 14 male actors still edged out Emma Stone, the highest-paid actress in 2017.
Markie Mark is officially Richie Rich: The former rapper-turned-actor is Hollywood’s highest-paid leading man, earning $68 million pretax in our 12 month scoring period.
The Boston native recorded his highest-ever payday thanks to soaring fees for movies such as ‘Transformers: The Last Knight ‘and the forthcoming ‘Daddy’s Home 2.’ The former may have scored a miserable 15% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the lowest gross of the franchise to date, but Wahlberg need not worry – fixed compensation means he benefits even when movies don’t do well.
Wahlberg elbows out last year’s top-ranked star, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (No. 2; $65 million). Johnson continues to rake in top dollar for parts in ‘Baywatch’ and the upcoming ‘Jumanji,’ earning $50 million more than his 2016 total. While the lifeguard reboot failed to make a splash at the box office, The Rock’s checking account remains solid thanks to his lucrative role in HBO’s ‘Ballers’ and a popularity that pegged him likely to beat President Trump in a prospective 2020 election, per a 2017 poll.
“I can kick ass better than anyone on the planet,” he once told FORBES. “And I have a decent smile.”
Here is the full List of the world’s highest-paid actors for 2017
8. Shah Rukh Khan: $38M
Americans may not know his name, but Shah Rukh Khan is a Bollywood superstar. Khan made $38 million from Bollywood blockbusters and dozens of endorsements in 2017.
7. Tom Cruise: $43M
Tom Cruise is still cashing in on action movies. The actor earned estimated eight-figure salaries from both “The Mummy” and “Mission: Impossible 6.”
6. Robert Downey Jr.: $48M
Robert Downey Jr. probably is not too upset that he has fallen from the No. 1 slot on this list since 2015. The “Iron Man” actor is still making millions from superhero movies.
5. Jackie Chan: $49M
Jackie Chan’s star might not shine as bright as it used to in Hollywood, but the actor is still one of China’s biggest movie stars.
4. Adam Sandler: $50.5M
Who cares if the critics pan his movies? Adam Sandler is laughing all the way to the bank with his four-movie deal with Netflix.
3. Vin Diesel: $54.5M
Wildly successful franchise “The Fast and the Furious” isn’t the only project lining Vin Diesel’s pockets. The actor also voice-acted in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and starred in “xXx: The Return of Xander Cage.”
2. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: $65M
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is probably happy he beat out his rival and “Fate of the Furious” co-star, Vin Diesel, on this list. The actor also cashed in on “Baywatch,” “Jumanji” and HBO series “Ballers.”
1. Mark Wahlberg: $68M
Mark Wahlberg had his highest-earning year ever thanks to movies like “Daddy’s Home 2” and “Transformers: The Last Night.” He also has an endorsement with AT&T and he and his family own Wahlbergers, a chain of burger restaurants.
Source: Forbes.com