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Top 10 highest paid actresses in the world

Explore the dynamic profiles of the world’s wealthiest women who have carved their names across industries like cosmetics, retail, technology, and finance. From inheritors of vast family fortunes to self-made entrepreneurs, these women exemplify leadership, innovation, and philanthropy on a global scale. Their influence extends beyond business, shaping economies and societal norms with their remarkable achievements and contributions.

1. Sofia Vergara

Topping the list is Sofia Vergara with $43 million (about VND990 billion). Forbes has honored her as the world's highest-earning TV star many times since 2012 thanks to her hard work and role in the series 'Modern Family'. Sofia has been successful in the television industry, constantly appearing on the list of the world's highest-paid female stars.

Sofia Vergara began her career in the 1990s in her native Colombia. She attracted attention with her role in Tyler Perry's film and received an ALMA Award nomination. In 2009, her life changed when she participated in ABC's Modern Family. The film helped her win 5 Golden Globe nominations, 4 Emmy Awards and 7 Screen Actors Guild Awards. She was also honored by The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard as one of the most influential Latina women in Hollywood.
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2. Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy is like the 'Queen of Comedy', wearing the 'Lady Spy' hat and maintaining the top position with a huge salary of 25 million USD.

Melissa McCarthy, the actress has a plump figure but exudes humor and charm. Being different is an advantage, and she proves it through a series of comedies such as Bridemaids, The Heat, or recently Spy - works that have achieved success and continue to make her famous.
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3. Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie holds the second position with a huge amount of 35.5 million USD (about 816 billion VND). Angelina is one of the few actresses who earn all her money from movies, with the biggest salary coming from her leading role in Marvel's blockbuster 'Eternals', with a budget of 200 million USD.

In her film career, Angelina Jolie has marked many successes and left a strong impression. The rose with the sexiest lips in the world is not only famous for her acting talent but also a symbol of making a lot of money. Despite facing health challenges and spending a lot of time on charity activities, Angelina Jolie is still a big source of income. The actress won an Oscar for her role in 'Girl, Interrupted' before cementing her reputation as a top star with films like Gone In 60 Seconds, Tomb Raider, Mr and Mrs Smith, The Wanted and Salt. It's safe to say that audiences flock to the cinema to see any film Jolie stars in.
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4. Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep has won 20 Oscar nominations - a record that no other actress has surpassed. The career of the actress 'Prestige' Meryl Streep proves that ability is the greatest language, no one can argue. Despite not possessing a 'perfume-like beauty' appearance, Meryl Streep is still loved and respected by everyone thanks to her excellent acting ability, perfectly transforming into each character. She received a huge salary of about 24 million USD thanks to her constant efforts.

Meryl Streep was born in 1949, studied opera from a young age and achieved success in films such as Silkwood, Death becomes her. In 1975, although she was 26 years old, at that time, she still had no outstanding role. Few people know that before becoming the 'golden woman of Hollywood' as she is today, Meryl Streep had to face the director's rejection because of her unattractive appearance.
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5. Gal Gadot

Third place goes to actress Gal Gadot with an income of 31.5 million USD (about 724 billion VND). Although her movie 'Wonder Woman 1984' was postponed due to the pandemic, Gal Gadot still shined on Netflix with the movie Red Notice, earning 20 million USD.

Gal Gadot was born in Israel to a Jewish family of German and Nordic descent. With her delicate and charming beauty, she won the Miss Universe Israel title in 2004 when she was only 18 years old. Gal Gadot auditioned for the role of Camille Montes in Bond 22 Quantum of Solace (2008), but the role eventually went to star Olga Kurylenko. "That role was always Olga's," Gal said, "But then I got my first role in an Israeli TV series.
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6. Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman is an Australian actress, singer, and producer. She has received an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. She was one of the highest-paid actresses in 2006, 2018, and 2019. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2004 and 2018. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her fifth on its list of the best actors of the 21st century to date. Her salary in 2020 was estimated at $22 million.

Kidman began her acting career in Australia with the films Bush Christmas and BMX Bandits in 1983. Her breakthrough came in 1989 with the thriller Dead Calm and the miniseries Bangkok Hilton. In 1990, she made her Hollywood debut in the racing film Days of Thunder, alongside Tom Cruise. She began to gain attention with leading roles in Far and Away (1992), Batman Forever (1995), To Die For (1995) and Eyes Wide Shut (1999).
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7. Emily Blunt

After more than a decade of appearing, the beautiful Emily Blunt born in 1983 has become one of the top choices of many directors for edgy, individual roles.

At the age of 33, actress Emily Blunt is having the most beautiful days of her career. After playing the leading role in the thrilling crime film Sicario last year, Blunt debuted the blockbuster The Huntsman: Winter's War as the female lead and is about to be adapted from the best-selling detective novel - The Girl on the Train. And not beyond the expectation, the salary she received was about 22.5 million USD, an extremely large number.

When she became famous, the actress born in 1983 told The Telegraph: "Transforming into another person and hiding her own flaws makes all the difficulties suddenly disappear. After doing some research, I found that many actors have stuttered - Bruce Willis, James Earl Jones, and Samuel L. Jackson. When you look at Samuel and his characters who speak like machine guns, it's hard to believe that he once stuttered." Today, Emily Blunt is a member of the board of directors of the Stuttering Institute of America.
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8. Elisabeth Moss

Among the beautiful roses in Hollywood, Elisabeth Moss suddenly stands out as a strange personality on the screen, which if you have met her, you will really find it hard to forget. Only 1m6 tall with a not-so-slim body, Elisabeth Moss surpasses all other female colleagues with outstanding beauty to win a series of roles representing the strength and power of women in modern society. The 37-year-old actress is currently considered the new "muse" of Hollywood with full talent and passion.

Elisabeth Moss is an extremely hard-working actress. In more than 30 years, she has pocketed nearly 90 large and small roles in both television and cinema. But television is the advantageous field, bringing Elisabeth prestigious awards. The role that brought her to the peak of fame was the role of secretary Peggy Olson in the TV series Mad Men. Elisabeth has won 1 Golden Globe nomination and 6 Emmy nominations for participating in nearly 100 episodes of this hit series. 2020 was a successful year when her income reached 16 million USD, entering the top 9 on this ranking.
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9. Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo is an American actress, director, and producer. She first appeared on the small screen in the NBC mainstream drama 'Law & Order'. She then appeared in many television shows and took on roles in works such as 'Strangers with Candy', 'Strong Medicine', and the sitcom 'Friends'.

In 2015, Forbes magazine ranked actress Ellen at number 4 on the list of highest-paid TV actors, with an income of US$11.5 million. The same year, Ellen's income increased to US$14.5 million. By 2020, this figure had reached US$19 million. Ellen Pompeo is also known for her roles in films such as 'Old School', 'Daredevil', 'Art Heist', and 'Life of the Party'. In October 2007, she was honored by the National Italian American Foundation for her exceptional contributions to entertainment.
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10. Viola Davis

Viola Davis is an American actress and producer. After graduating from the Juilliard School in 1993, Davis began her career on stage and won an Obie in 1999 for her role as Ruby McCollum in Everybody's Ruby. She appeared in numerous supporting roles in films and television in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Kate & Leopold (2001), Far from Heaven (2002), and the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2001, she won a Tony Award for 'Best Supporting Actress in a Drama' for her role as Tonya in the original production of King Hedley II.

With her win at the 2017 Academy Awards, Viola Davis became the first black performer in history to win all three major awards: a Tony (stage), an Emmy (television), and an Oscar (film). She is also the first black actress to win 5 SAG Awards. She is the 10th highest paid actress as of 2020, earning $15.5 million.
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