The most expensive movie roles in Hollywood… surprises in stars’ wages

In Hollywood, a number of stars dominated the film market with their ingenuity and talent, which earned them astronomical incomes and huge salaries. For what they offer on the artistic scene, and their ability to attract audiences to the box office, in addition to lucrative franchise deals and profit-sharing agreements. These stars have achieved prominent status; As they are the highest paid in the history of cinema. Here, we monitor the actors whose earnings set industry records, even though some of their films did not achieve the desired profits.

Will Smith – “Men in Black” (2012) and “King Richard” (2021):

In 2012, Smith earned $100 million for his role in the film “Men in Black,” and it was said that it was the largest single film deal ever at the time. The film’s budget was $225 million, and it grossed more than 624 million dollars. Million dollars.

In 2021, Smith earned $40 million, and won the Oscar for his starring role in the movie “King Richard,” which was released online, simultaneously with its showing in theaters, even though the movie only made $39 million in revenue. Box office, which is far below expectations.

Denzel Washington – “The Little Details” (2021):

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The Oscar-winning actor made $40 million for the film, which ended up premiering on HBO Max on the same day it hit theaters. In total, it grossed just $30 million at the box office, not even enough to cover Washington’s pay.

Tom Hanks – “Saving Private Ryan” (1998):

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In 1998, $40 million was considered a huge number, but actor Tom Hanks was a master of the art of deals. After the success of the movie “Forrest Gump,” he stipulated that his salary be a percentage of the film’s box office profits, which amounted to $482 million.

Cameron Diaz – “Bad Teacher” (2011):

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Cameron Diaz earned $42 million for “Bad Teacher,” but it certainly took a gamble on Diaz’s part, as she only received $1 million in guaranteed pay, and she made most of it by tying her share to the box office profits, which amounted to $216 million.

Margot Robbie – “Barbie” (2023):

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Robbie earned $12.5 million for starring in the 2023 blockbuster, and as a producer she received bonuses, boosting her earnings to about $50 million.

Dwayne Johnson – “Red One” (2024):

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“The Rock” received $50 million for the action comedy film “Red One,” in which Chris Evans participated.

Leonardo DiCaprio – “The Beginning” (2010):

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DiCaprio was paid $50 million for appearing in director Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, and his salary included a percentage of box office profits, a portion of sales, and subsequent airtime.

Johnny Depp – “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Seas” (2011):

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Johnny Depp received $55 million to revive “Jack Sparrow” for the fourth time, especially after the production budget rose to $410 million.

Sandra Bullock – “Gravity” (2009):

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In addition to earning $70 million for playing Dr. Ryan Stone in Gravity, Bullock also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also received a guaranteed payment of $20 million, plus 15% of the box office profits, for the film, which grossed $723 million.

Keanu Reeves – “The Matrix“:

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It is said that Keanu Reeves earned a total of $250 million for “The Matrix” and its two sequels, which equates to an average of $83.3 million per film. He received most of this amount; Because of the film’s success at the box office, his base salary was only about $13 million on average.

Tom Cruise – “Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol” (2011) and “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022):

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Tom Cruise is, without a doubt, one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, and he earned $75 million for his role in the movie “Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol.”

As for the movie “Top Gun: Maverick,” it cost more than $100 million for Tom Cruise, and to return to playing the role of Pete “Maverick.” Cruise agreed to $13 million in advance, in addition to receiving a small portion of the total box office profits. It amounted to approximately $1.5 billion, and a portion of future home entertainment sales.

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