Everyone knows that Hollywood actors and stars can earn a significant income from the film projects they participate in. However, there is always one question that is raised: who is the highest-paid actor?
According to recent statistics, actor Dwayne Johnson has topped the list of the highest-paid male actors in the past year (from June 2015 to June 2016). Forbes reports that Dwayne Johnson surpassed several other renowned actors such as Matt Damon, Tom Cruise, and Jackie Chan to secure the number one position on this ranking.
Despite not being involved in many blockbuster films, Dwayne Johnson is known for leveraging his popularity to participate in various comedy projects as well as several engaging television shows. As a result, 2015 was indeed a “golden year” for this talented individual.
Another noteworthy point is Robert Downey Jr., who, despite achieving great success with the film Captain America: Civil War last year, did not engage in any other film projects, earning him a ranking with a modest income of just over $33 million.
Here is the list of the top 10 highest-paid actors from the past year:
Dwayne Johnson ($64.5 million)
Jackie Chan ($61 million)
Tom Cruise ($53 million)
Johnny Depp ($48 million)
Jennifer Lawrence ($46 million)
Ben Affleck ($43 million)
Sofia Vergara ($43 million)
Vin Diesel ($35 million)
Robert Downey Jr. ($33 million)
Shah Rukh Khan ($33 million)
