“How is Jerry Seinfeld still making so much”: Internet in splits as Forbes releases “Highest Paid Actors” list of 2024

The Forbes richest list for highest-paid actors of 2024 is out, and the results have been everything from shocking to expected. While Dwayne Johnson topped the list, earning $88 million in 2024, he was closely followed by Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Hart, who made $85 million and $81 million, respectively. The only female on the list was Nicole Kidman with $31 million, while Will Smith ranked 10th at $26 million.

The list left the internet quite fascinated, seeing certain names show up that none of them would have even remotely guessed. Users have since been flooding the internet with their opinions on the same.

Hilarious Internet Reactions

Many users were quite amused by the list. Let's take a look at some of the most hilarious reactions they had.

"How is Jerry Seinfeld still making so much money? 😂 " asked a user.

Many were left quite surprised seeing comedian Jerry Seinfeld's name on Forbes' 10 highest-paid actors list, ranking 4th with $60 million earned in 2024. Seinfeld has been featured on the list for years now, thanks to the royalties he earns from Seinfeld, which ended 26 years ago. Now that's some easy, sweet money!

"Dwayne Johnson getting paid $88 million dollars to play himself in every movie. Unlimited money glitch lol," pointed another.

This user can't get over Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson topping the list, wondering how he made so much money playing himself in every movie and earning $88 million for that in 2024. What a life hack!

Rich boy Kevin (via @fastNcur10us / X)

Definitely a moment of pride for Kevin Hart fans, seeing their favorite actor rank 3rd on the highest-paid actors list at $81 million. The man definitely made us all laugh his way to the top.

"Timothee Chalamet not being on this list blows my mind," said a user.

Timothée Chalamet fans have questioned why the actor didn't feature on the list, considering he was in two big movies - Dune: Part Two and A Complete Unknown. Maybe he just missed the top 10.

"I really wanna know how much Viola Davis and Meryl Streep make because DAMN," another wondered.

Wait a minute, why in the world are actors like Viola Davis and Meryl Streep not on the list, considering they do so many movies and receive so many nominations?

The smell of money (via @Roderick4392 / X)

Remember The Rock's famous catchphrase from his WWE days - "Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?" Well, we finally have the answer: millions of dollars!

The Forbes list of the highest-paid actors of 2024 has definitely left the internet surprised, and it looks like many might just be considering quitting their day jobs to pursue an acting career in Hollywood!