So, which actresses earned the most cash from film roles this year? Let’s take a closer look …
10. Anya Taylor-Joy – US$1.8 million
Starring in Furiosa
Taylor-Joy, 26, pretty much became an overnight sensation when she starred in Netflix’s hit series The Queen’s Gambit (2020).
Her meteoric rise to fame saw her get cast for new roles including in The Northman and Amsterdam, and her next upcoming production Furiosa, a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, paid her US$1.8 million. The film will come out in 2024 and also stars Marvel’s Thor actor, Chris Hemsworth.
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9. Jamie Lee Curtis – US$3.5 million
Starring in Halloween Ends
The veteran actress received rave reviews for her role in American indie production company A24’s Everything Everywhere All at Once alongside Michelle Yeoh earlier this year. She’ll be back on screen for Halloween Ends, the last instalment of the horror trilogy. The 64-year-old was paid a hefty US$3.5 million to reprise her character of Laurie Strode.8. Emily Blunt – US$4 million
Starring in Oppenheimer
British beauty Emily Blunt has become a permanent fixture among Hollywood royalty, though she keeps a low profile away from her work. For her latest role in war film Oppenheimer directed by Christopher Nolan, the 39-year-old actress was paid US$4 million to play Katherine Oppenheimer opposite Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh and Robert Downey Jr.
7. Gal Gadot – US$5 million
Starring in Death on the Nile
Gadot has quickly risen to the ranks via her breakout role in DC Comics’ Wonder Woman franchise and has since starred in various films of different genres. According to Showbiz Galore, it’s been a lucrative year for the 37-year-old Israeli actress, who earned US$5 million in Agatha Christie-inspired film, Death on the Nile. She was reportedly the highest-paid star in the film.
6. Jennifer Lopez – US$8.5 million
Starring in Marry Me
It’s been a busy, bridal-centric year for 53-year-old J. Lo! Besides marrying fourth hubby Ben Affleck in July, the singer-actress earned US$8.5 million for starring in romcom Marry Me, which is about a Latin pop star who weds an audience member during a performance, per Showbiz Galore.How does the Qatari royal family spend its US$335 billion fortune?
5. Lady Gaga – US$10 million
Starring in Joker 2
The 36-year-old “Poker Face” singer already had a booming music career before landing blockbuster films like A Star is Born and House of Gucci. She’ll be back on the big screens again soon to play Harley Quinn in Joker 2 aka Joker: Folie à Deux opposite Joaquin Phoenix, who will be re-enacting the character Arthur “Joker” Fleck again. Gaga signed a US$10 million deal for the film.4. Millie Bobby Brown – US$10 million
Starring in Enola Holmes 2
The British actress is only 18 and already she’s ranked among the top-paid actresses of Hollywood! Besides starring (and growing up) on Netflix’s Stranger Things, Brown has also found a gigantic pay cheque of US$10 million by starring in Enola Holmes 2 alongside Superman himself, Henry Cavill.3. Zendaya – US$10 million
Starring in Challengers
Disney alum Zendaya found success (and love, with BF Tom Holland) in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and has since starred in numerous hits including Dune and Euphoria. You’ll next see her in tennis film Challengers. The 26-year-old was paid US$10 million for her appearance, according to The Hollywood Reporter.2. Sandra Bullock – US$10 million
Starring in The Lost City
The 58-year-old’s long-time career in the industry has earned her millions of dollars in the bank. According to Showbiz Galore, The Blind Side Oscar-winning actress raked in US$10 million for starring in The Lost City.
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1. Margot Robbie – US$12.5 million
Starring in Barbie
The Aussie actress comes in as the highest-paid actress of 2022, thanks to her US$12.5 million lump sum for playing the titular character in Barbie.
At 32, the talented actress has already stacked up acting credits with Tinseltown’s biggest names, including Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood with Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, Focus opposite Will Smith and Bombshell with leading ladies Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman. Come on Barbie, let’s go party!
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