Paydays would have anyone on cloud 9, but these Hollywood estimates aren’t just jaw-dropping, but are considered some of the biggest ones when it comes to movies. But who has the biggest payday of them all? Let’s take a look!
10. The Rock – Red Notice: $20M+
The Budget for Red Notice itself is estimated between 100 and 200 million dollars, and The Rock, aka Dwayne Johnson, getting more than 20 million dollars is quite understandable.
9. Mark Wahlberg – Play Dirty: $25M
Play Dirty is one of the successful hits from Amazon’s MGM production. The film grossed around 190 million at the box office, according to some reports, but overall, it was a huge success, as the film garnered around 60 million views.
8. Julia Roberts – Leave the World Behind: $25M
Leave the World Behind’s budget was speculated to be around 100-120 million dollars, but that’s not it. What stood out the most to netizens was Julia Roberts’ salary, which is estimated to be around $25M-$30M. The film stands as one of the finest and most popular releases from Netflix.
7. Jennifer Lawrence – Don’t Look Up: $25M
Jennifer Lawrence is considered one of the highest-paid actresses, and her salary proves it. For her role in Don’t Look Up, the actress was paid approximately 25 million dollars.
6. Ryan Reynolds – 6 Underground: $27M
6 Underground had an estimated budget of 160 million dollars, and while it missed the mark, for Reynolds, it was a rainy day. The actor is reported to have received $27M for his role in the movie on payday.
5. Leonardo DiCaprio – Don’t Look Up: $30M
Don’t Look Up is speculated to have earned $792,000 globally as of yet. Leonardo DiCaprio, in this case, remains one of the highest-paid and top-tier actors who earned around 30 million from the film.
4. Will Smith – Emancipation: $35M
Despite low earnings. Will Smith earned around 35 million dollars in the Antoine Fuqua movie Emancipation. It received an average score as well as a rating on both Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.
3. Denzel Washington – The Little Things: $40M
Denzel Washington, undoubtedly, is one of the finest actors Hollywood has ever had. He’s also one of the most influential actors in the film industry who shaped and redefined many actors’ careers. While the film The Little Things wasn’t a breakout, he received a hefty amount i.e $40M on the payday.
2. Brad Pitt – The Adventures of Cliff Booth: $40M
For his role in The Adventures of Cliff Booth, Brad Pitt is said to have earned around 40 million dollars. The film, directed by David Fincher and Quentin Tarantino, is scheduled for release in 2026. Its total budget is estimated to be around 200 million dollars.
1. Daniel Craig – Knives Out 2 & 3: $100M
For this list, Daniel Craig takes the seat for being the highest-paid actor. His salaries for Knives Out 2 and 3 alone top the chart. Both movies combined have a whopping budget of an estimated $500M, making him an A-list actor in this case.
