some of the world's richest actors shortlist might surprise you

 

Famous and rich film stars

The movies stars of Hollywood and Bollywood can not only earn a fortune by appearing in films and TV series, but they can also use their fame to boost their income in other ways. Brand deals, endorsements, directing and producing are just some of the means actors use to increase their net worth. Read on to discover the richest actors and actresses in the industry today – some entries on the list may surprise you. All dollar values in US dollars

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is best known for her role in the TV comedy Seinfeld throughout the 80s and 90s. It’s reported the star earned a whopping $500,000 (£367k) per episode. Following Seinfeld, Dreyfus, 60, appeared in various cult TV comedies such as Arrested Development and Veep. In 2020 it was announced she had signed a big deal with Apple TV to produce and star in various shows. Her estimated net worth is $250 million (£181m).

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts gained A-List status with her role in the 1990 film Pretty Woman. Since then, the actress has appeared in many smash hits including My Best Friend’s Wedding, Eat, Pray, Love, and Notting Hill.  Her role as the lead character in Erin Brockovich also earned her the Best Actress Academy Award in 2001. Roberts, 53, has a reported net worth of $250 million (£181m), acquired from both acting roles and high-profile brand endorsements for the likes of Lancome. 

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio’s career began as a child in TV commercials but he is now a household heartthrob with movies including Titanic, The Wolf of Wolf Street and The Great Gatsby under his belt. DiCaprio, 46, won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Revenant in 2016 and his net worth is estimated to be between $245-$260 million (£178m-£188m). This is through mammoth movie paycheques but also lucrative endorsement deals with brands such as Tag Heuer, Jim Beam and Beyond Meat.