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Hollywood star and wrestling legend Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is atop the Forbes list of the world’s 10 highest-paid actors, earning $89.4 million between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019.
According to the publication, Johnson’s endorsements include sportswear firm “Under Armour”. Last year, he starred in the Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, Skyscraper and has produced films like Fighting with My Family and Shazam!
This year he starred in Jumanji: The Next Level alongside Kevin Hart and Jack Black.
According to Forbes, the earning estimates are based on a number of factors, including data from Nielsen, ComScore, Box Office Mojo and IMDB. Interviews with “industry insiders” are also taken into account.
The estimated figures are pretax, and fees for agents, managers and lawyers are not deducted.
Forbes list of the world’s best-paid male actors
- Dwayne Johnson
Earnings: $89.4 million - Chris Hemsworth
Earnings: $76.4 million - Robert Downey Jr.
Earnings: $66 million - Akshay Kumar
Earnings: $65 million - Jackie Chan
Earnings: $58 million - Bradley Cooper (tie)
Earnings: $57 million - Adam Sandler (tie)
Earnings: $57 million - Chris Evans
Earnings: $43.5 million - Paul Rudd
Earnings: $41 million - Will Smith
Earnings: $35 million
Chris Hemsworth climbed to second place earning $76.4m. He was in fourth place last year.
Bradley Cooper re-entered the top 10 for the first time since 2015 after directing, co-writing, co-producing and starring in the Oscar-winning “A Star Is Born”. He is the sixth highest earner at $57m. In 2015, Cooper was ranked as the fourth highest earner.
Will Smith is down slightly this year, with his earnings of $35m placing him in 10th position. He only appeared in one major film last year which is “Aladdin“. Smith was ranked sixth in 2018.
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is one of the most significant climbers, moving up to number four with earnings of $65m this year. Kumar was ranked seventh most paid actor in 2018.