Top 20 Richest Actors in the world with exact net worth figures

List of Top 20 Richest Actors In The World:

#20 Denzel Washington Net Worth $350 Million (tied)

Denzel Washington’s net worth is estimated to be around $350 million. Films in which Denzel has appeared have grossed over $5 billion worldwide, and he has made at least $60 million for being the face of the Equalizer franchise.

“My mother used to say, ‘Do what you gotta do, so that you can do what you want to do,’ it’s not the other way around,” Washington told CNN.

#19 Michael Douglas Net Worth $350 Million (tied)

Michael Douglas’ net worth is estimated at $350 million. Most of his wealth comes from producing movies. Douglas announced his retirement from acting in 2025.

“I had been working pretty hard for almost 60 years, and I did not want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set,” he revealed in 2025.

#18 Tom Hanks Net Worth $400 Million (tied)

Tom Hanks is an American actor with a net worth of $400 million. Hanks made around $70 million playing in The Da Vinci trilogy and around $65 million from Forrest Gump.

#17 Mark Wahlberg Net Worth $400 Million (tied)

Mark Wahlberg has a net worth of $400 million. In 2025, he paid $37 million for a mansion in Florida known as Palazzo di Lago. Mark co-founded the Wahlburgers burger franchise.

#16 Sylvester Stallone Net Worth $400 Million (tied)

Sylvester Stallone has an estimated net worth of $400 million. Sylvester earned $300 million in base film salaries alone. For example, his Rambo films combined sit in $75 to 100 million range.

#15 Keanu Reeves Net Worth $400 Million (tied)

Keanu Reeves is worth $400 million. Reeves made a total of about $250 million from the first three Matrix movies and $22 million for playing John Wick.

“Money doesn’t mean anything to me. I’ve made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account,” Reeves said in a 2006 interview.

#14 Jackie Chan Net Worth $400 Million (tied)

Forbes put Jackie Chan’s net worth at around $400 million. He was reportedly paid around $120 million in total for all three “Rush Hour” movies, including backend deals. He said:

“Travel. Your money will return, your time won’t.”

#13 Jack Nicholson Net Worth $400 Million (tied)

American actor Jack Nicholson has an estimated net worth of $400 million. He made around $90 million from playing Joker in 1989’s Batman and $60 million from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

#12 Jennifer Lopez Net Worth $400 Million (tied)

Jennifer Lopez is a Hollywood icon who is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of her time. At a net worth of $500 million, Jennifer Lopez‘s movies have collectively grossed over $3.2 billion worldwide.

“I am the scarce asset, somebody who is a proven creator, artist, and entrepreneur who has an ability to really connect with people,” Lopez said.

#11 Ryan Reynolds Net Worth $500 Million (tied)

Ryan Reynolds’ net worth is estimated to be at least $500 million. Besides acting in movies, Reynolds made money from investing in Aviation American Gin, Mint Mobile, Maximum Effort Productions, and Alpine F1.

#10 Brad Pitt Net Worth $500 Million (tied)

Brad Pitt is an Oscar-winning (twice) actor who has a net worth of $500 million. He earned $6,000 for his breakout role in Thelma and Louise. He owns the production company, Plan B Entertainment, and Chateau Miraval, a 1,200-acre estate in Correns, France.

#9 Mel Gibson Net Worth $500 Million (tied)

Mel Gibson’s net worth is around $500 million from his film work. He is most famous for William Wallace in Braveheart, Martin Riggs in the Lethal Weapon franchise, the Mad Max franchise, and producing Apocalypto and The Passion of the Christ.

#8 Robert De Niro Net Worth $500 Million (tied)

Robert De Niro has an estimated net worth of $500 million. In addition to acting, De Niro co-founded the Nobu restaurant chain and the Tribeca Film Festival.

#7 Reese Witherspoon Net Worth $500 Million (tied)

Reese Witherspoon is an American actress with a net worth of 500 million. In 2021, she sold Hello Sunshine for over $900 million to a media company. One of Hello Sunshine’s biggest hits is the HBO series Big Little Lies.

“I’ve had an abundance of good fortune, great work opportunities, and worked with some of the greatest people on Earth,” Witherspoon said.

#6 George Clooney Net Worth $550 Million

George Clooney has an estimated net worth of $550 million. The actor earned big from selling the Casamigos empire, acting, real estate, and Omega and Nespresso ads.

#5 Shah Rukh Khan Net Worth $600 Million

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor with a net worth of $600 million. His fortune arises from acting, endorsements, real estate, IPL ownership, and business ventures.

#4 Tom Cruise Net Worth $700 Million

Tom Cruise boasts an impressive net worth of $700 million. He has cashed in more than $600 million across the 8-movie Mission: Impossible franchise.

#3 Tyler Perry Net Worth $850 Million

Tyler Perry has a net worth estimated at $850 million thanks to his Madea franchise and Tyler Perry Studios. His 300-acre production studio in Atlanta is worth around $280 million.

#2 Jerry Seinfeld Net Worth $900 Million

Jerry Seinfeld has a net worth of $1.1 billion, which makes him one of the richest comedians and actors. He made most of his wealth from playing a fictionalised version of himself in the hit sitcom, Seinfeld.

Seinfeld started off making about $20,000 per episode, and $1 million per episode in season 9. He is the first actor to score a $1 million-an-episode deal. Jerry reportedly turned down $5 million per episode to make a 10th season of Seinfeld.

In 2019, Netflix paid over $500 million to secure the streaming rights to Seinfeld.

#1 Arnold Schwarzenegger Net Worth $1.1 Billion

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor who has a net worth of $1.1 billion. Schwarzenegger’s largest upfront payday was $29.5 million for Terminator 3. He also negotiated an additional 20% of global grosses.

“Money doesn’t make you happy,” Arnold once said. “I now have $50 million, but I was just as happy when I had $48 million.”

Here is a quick recap of the richest actors in the world:

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger Net Worth $1.1 Billion
2. Jerry Seinfeld Net Worth $900 Million
3. Tyler Perry Net Worth $850 Million
4. Tom Cruise Net Worth $700 Million
5. Shah Rukh Khan Net Worth $600 Million
6. George Clooney Net Worth $550 Million
7. Reese Witherspoon Net Worth $500 Million
8. Robert De Niro Net Worth $500 Million
9. Mel Gibson Net Worth $500 Million
10. Brad Pitt Net Worth $500 Million
11. Ryan Reynolds Net Worth $500 Million
12. Jennifer Lopez Net Worth – $400 Million
13. Jack Nicholson Net Worth $400 Million
14. Jackie Chan Net Worth $400 Million
15. Keanu Reeves Net Worth $400 Million
16. Sylvester Stallone Net Worth $400Million
17. Mark Wahlberg Net Worth $400 Million
18. Tom Hanks Net Worth $400 Million
19. Michael Douglas Net Worth $350 Million
20. Denzel Washington Net Worth $350 Million

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