This year, the list of best-paid stars includes the youngest newcomer ever and an actress making a comeback to the film industry after a break.
Forbes just dropped the list of the highest-paid actors for 2025, highlighting a big shift in the film industry. Streaming platforms are becoming way more influential, while traditional cinemas are losing their grip.
Adam Sandler snagged the top spot, thanks to his long-term streaming collab. Also making waves are Mark Wahlberg, Scarlett Johansson, and Brad Pitt, who still cash in on major studio projects.
Millie Bobby Brown is the youngest star on the list, reflecting the booming impact of streaming hits on the new generation of actors and viewers. Notably, Cameron Diaz made a comeback among the top earners.
Check out the full Forbes list below:
| 20. Jason Bateman | €17.5 million (€23 million gross) |
| 19. Cameron Diaz | €18.5 million (€21.3 million gross) |
| 18. Jennifer Aniston | €18.5 million (€24 million gross) |
| 17. Tom Hardy | €19.4 million (€25.9 million gross) |
| 16. Chris Pratt | €20.3 million (€26.8 million gross) |
| 15. Rob Mac | €21.2 million (€27.7 million gross) |
| 14. Leonardo DiCaprio | €23 million (€26.8 million gross) |
| 13. George Clooney | €23 million (€27.7 million gross) |
| 12. Reese Witherspoon | €24 million (€31.4 million gross) |
| 11. John Cena | €24 million (€32.3 million gross) |
| 10. Millie Bobby Brown | €24 million (€32.3 million gross) |
| 9. Daniel Craig | €25 million (€29.6 million gross) |
| 8. Jason Momoa | €25.9 million (€30.5 million gross) |
| 7. Jack Black | €25.9 million (€30.5 million gross) |
| 6. Denzel Washington | €35.1 million (€38.8 million gross) |
| 5. Brad Pitt | €37.9 million (€49.9 million gross) |
| 4. Scarlett Johansson | €39.7 million (€46.2 million gross) |
| 3. Mark Wahlberg | €40.6 million (€53.6 million gross) |
| 2. Tom Cruise | €42.5 million (€49.9 million gross) |
| 1. Adam Sandler | €44.3 million (€55.4 million gross) |
