Ranking the richest stars in the global film industry has always attracted significant attention from fans. However, one reality we must acknowledge is that this ranking often features more female actors than male ones. In fact, there are times when the top 10 positions are dominated by women.
In the latest announcement from Box Office Mojo, the list of the top 10 highest-grossing actors of all time has been revealed, and it’s remarkable that we have a new female entrant in the top 10 positions. That actress is Scarlett Johansson.
The top 19 highest-earning actors of all time, as reported by Box Office Mojo, are ranked based on their total box office earnings throughout their acting careers. The list published this year includes the following stars:
1. Harrison Ford: $4.9 billion
2. Samuel L. Jackson: $4.7 billion
3. Morgan Freeman: $4.4 billion
4. Tom Hanks: $4.3 billion
5. Robert Downey Jr.: $3.9 billion
6. Eddie Murphy: $3.8 billion
7. Tom Cruise: $3.6 billion
8. Johnny Depp: $3.3 billion
9. Michael Caine: $3.3 billion
10. Scarlett Johansson: $3.3 billion
Scarlett Johansson is the newest name to be added to this list, and her inclusion has surprised many in the industry. Firstly, she is the only woman to have entered this list in the last 20 years. Scarlett is the second Marvel star (after Robert Downey Jr.) to be featured in this ranking. Ultimately, she is the only female actor in the top 10; the next woman on the list, Cameron Diaz, currently stands at the 19th position.
Therefore, we can view Scarlett Johansson’s contribution as a breakthrough for women in the global film industry, and this also serves as evidence that female actors are increasingly gaining recognition and appreciation. We hope that in the future, we will continue to see many new female faces appearing in the top 10 highest-grossing actors of all time.
