20 highest-paid Hollywood actors of all time

Modified Oct 07, 2024 13:03 ET

Samuel L Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, and Adam Sandler are among the highest paid Hollywood actors (Images via Instagram/@samuelljackson, @vancityreynolds, and @adamsandler) — Samuel L. Jackson, Ryan Reynolds, and Adam Sandler are among the highest paid Hollywood actors (Images via Instagram/@samuelljackson, @vancityreynolds, and @adamsandler)

18. Will Smith

Will Smith in Emancipation (Image via Apple Studios)

Will Smith boasts a net worth of $350 million, earning around $20 million per project, according to Celebrity Net Worth. After gaining global recognition with his breakout role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith made a successful transition to the big screen with box office hits like Independence Day and Men in Black, cementing his place as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.

His natural charisma and ability to balance action and humor have allowed him to dominate both comedic and dramatic roles, leading to a long, diverse career in the entertainment industry.

Even in the face of recent controversies, his 2022 film Emancipation, where he took on a more serious, emotionally charged role, displayed his continued appeal as a leading man. Smith’s versatility, spanning music, television, and film, has solidified his status in the entertainment industry.

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