
Unlike decades ago, modern-day film streaming sites such as Netflix have increased the amounts actors get, especially from films in which they have leading roles. The world’s highest paid actors in 2021 made their earnings from a combination of salaries and back-end participation buyouts. The actor played detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out, a role he will continue playing in the film’s sequels. The amount also reportedly included payment for Craig’s role in No Time to Die. Craig’s $100 payment included money meant for his projected back-end box office participation. The popular streaming service picked the actor’s hit Knives Out for two sequels coming soon. The reason for her success is her love for acting and her hit movies every year. This 36 years old actress has topped the list of the highest-earning actresses since 2018.

Below is the list of actresses who earned a good share of money in 2022. Thanks to a highly lucrative deal with Netflix, Daniel Craig was the highest-paid actor per movie. List of 20+ highest-paid actresses in 2021-22. therock Verified 334M followers View profile therock Verified 6,771 posts 334M followers View more on.
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Johnson’s $50 million payment for his role in Red Oneis among the largest for the former professional wrestler. Photo: Ronald Martinezĭwayne Johnson is a perpetual A-lister among the world’s highest-paid movie stars. Dwayne Johnson: $50 million Entertainer Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attends the Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022.

These included Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Tony Goldwyn, Demi Singleton, and Saniyya Sidney, who play the roles of Serena and Venus, respectively. The role earned him a whopping $40 million, making him one of the best-paid actors in 2021.Īfter receiving the $40 million, Smith reportedly used some of it to pay bonuses to some of the other cast members of King Richard. Will Smith’s highest paying role in 2021 was that of Richard Williams, father of tennis greats Serena and Venus on the film King Richard.
