Affluent Stars in the World: Top 15 Richest Actors around the World 2025

Actors are not born rich, but with hard work, talent, and acting skills, they are led towards the richest lifestyle in the film industry. As they become settled in their acting careers, they also start exploring different sources of income, such as being a director, owning a film production company, involving themselves in politics and social activities, and various other ventures. Hence, the list of the Top 15 Richest Actors Around the World in 2025 is led by Jamie Gertz with her outstanding net worth of $8 billion, followed by Tyler Perry at $1.4 billion and Dwayne Johnson with a net worth of $1.19 billion.

Top 15 Richest Actors in the World 2025 and their Net Worth

Top 15 Richest Actors around the World 2025

1. Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry is a director, actor, producer and writer, best known for his ‘Madea’ franchise, which has grossed more than $660 million. His films and shows have cumulatively grossed over $660 million, making him one of the richest people in the entertainment industry. In 2019, he opened Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta and received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy Awards in 2021. Recently, he directed films like ‘Divorce in the Black,’ ‘The Six Triple Eight,’ and ‘Duplicity.’

2. Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson is an American actor and professional wrestler, known by his ring name The Rock. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Johnson was integral to the development and success of the World Wrestling Federation during the Attitude Era. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $12.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the richest actors in the world. One of the notable franchises is ‘Jumanji’, with the films ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ and ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’.

3. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Born in 1947, Arnold is an actor, businessman, former politician and professional bodybuilder, known for his roles in high-profile action films. The Arnold Sports Festival, the second-most prestigious bodybuilding event after Mr. Olympia, is named after him. In ‘Stay Hungry’, one of his early roles, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Debut in a motion picture. In 2023, his book ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’ was published and was recognised as a ‘New York Times Bestseller’.

4. Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer, known for performing a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the American sitcom ‘Seinfeld,’ which he co-created and wrote with Larry David. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Other than ‘Seinfeld,’ his Netflix comedy specials include ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,’ ‘Bee Movie,’ and ‘Unfrosted.’

5. Tom Cruise

Renowned as a Hollywood Icon, Tom Cruise is an American actor and film producer born in 1962. Tom won the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive $100 million-grossing movies, from 2012 to 2018. His films have crossed over the $12 million worldwide, placing him among the highest-grossing actors of all time. Tom Cruise’s biggest franchise, ‘Mission: Impossible’ has earned a total of $3 billion worldwide. Considered one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, Tom has won the Honorary Palme d’Or and 3 Golden Globe Awards. 

6. Shah Rukh Khan

Known as ‘King Khan’ in Hindi cinema, Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor and film producer. SRK films depict and portray Indian patriotism and connections with diaspora communities. Appearing in more than 100 films, SRK has won 14 Filmfare Awards, Padma Shri Award as well as the Order of Arts and Letters by the government of France. SRK is also co-chairman of the motion picture production company, ‘Red Chillies Entertainment’. In 2023, SRK’s action thrillers ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’ were ranked among the highest-grossing Indian films.

7. George Clooney

Born in 1961, George Clonney is an American actor, filmmaker and philanthropist. George has received numerous accolades including 2 Academy Awards and 4 Golden Globe Awards. Beginning his career as a film star, back in 1996, George was renowned for his roles in ‘Michael Clayton’, ‘The Descendants’, ‘Syriana’ and many more. However, George is also known for his political and economic activism, as serving as one of the United Nations Messengers of Peace and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. 

8. Robert De Niro

Known for his television and film roles, Robert De Niro is one of the greatest American actors, directors and film producers. Robert and Jane Rosenthal together founded the production company TriBeCa Productions in 1989 and the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002. Six of Robert’s films have been inducted into the United States National Film Registry as ‘Culturally’, ‘Historically’ or ‘Aesthetically Significant’. Robert has won two Golden Globe Awards for his outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. 

9. Brad Pitt

Born in 1963, Brad Pitt is one of the most influential American actors and film producers. Beginning his acting career in 1987, Brad found great commercial success starring in Steven Soderbergh’s heist film ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ released in 2001. In 2001, Brad co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment and won an Academy Award for Best Picture as a producer. Across his career, Brad has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

10. Jack Nicholson

One of the greatest actors of the 20th century, Jack Nicholson is an American actor and Filmmaker. Over his five-decade-long career, Jack has often been seen playing rebels fighting against the social structure. Jack has won numerous awards, including three Academic Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, and six Golden Globe Awards. Grammy Award winner Jack Nicholson, alongside Michael Caine, is one of only two actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting in films made in every decade from the 1960s to the 2000s.  

11. Tom Hanks

Known for his comedy and dramatic roles, Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Tom Hanks is recognised as an American cultural icon, and has won numerous awards, including seven Emmy awards, two Oscar awards and four Golden Globe awards. Tom is ranked as the fifth-highest all-time box office star in North America, with a total gross of over $4.9 billion at the North American box office. Apart from being an actor, Tom is also a member of the National Space Society, serving on the Board of Governors. 

12. Jackie Chan

Known for his slapstick, acrobatic fighting style, comic timing and innovative stunts, Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor and Filmmaker. With a film career spanning more than 60 years, Jackie is regarded as one of the most iconic Martial artists in the history of cinema. Jackie Chan has earned two Guinness World Records for Most Stunts Performed by a Living Actor and Most Credits in One Movie. In addition, he owns a film production and distribution company called JCE Movies Limited. 

13. Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler is an American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. Sandler has a distinctive style of humor in his films, which include Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and 50 First Dates. Adam Sandler has managed to amass an impressive personal fortune in his creative, comedic endeavors, especially after signing a one-of-a-kind deal with Netflix to have his production company, Happy Madison Productions, deliver Netflix-exclusive comedy films and comedy specials. He also makes tens of millions performing and touring the globe in comedy whenever he can. In 2025, with a reported $500 million in net worth, Sandler is still one of the most bankable comedy stars in Hollywood.

14. Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg is an American actor, producer, businessman, and former rapper who broke into the acting scene in the 1990s and went on to become a Hollywood superstar, starring in numerous blockbuster films such as The Departed, Transformers, and Ted. He co-owns the global fitness franchise F45 Training, which went public in 2021, further increasing his wealth. Wahlberg’s production company, Closest to the Hole Productions, has produced several hits, including the television series Entourage and Boardwalk Empire. With his diverse portfolio in acting, business, and fitness, Wahlberg’s projected net worth for 2025 is estimated to surpass $470 million.

15. Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson is an American actor and filmmaker, known for his action hero roles and directing historical films. After his success in Hollywood with the ‘Lethal Weapon’ series, he began to move into producing and directing. By partnering with Bruce Davey, he formed Icon Productions in 1989. As a producer, he is credited as an executive producer of the 2023 film ‘Sound of Freedom.’ Throughout his acting career, Gibson has won many awards, including seven academic awards, four Golden Globe awards, and a Golden Globe award.  

Conclusion

The Top 15 Richest Actors in the World reflect the incredible achievements of actors not only in blockbuster films but also in the business world through their strategic investments. They have built their vast fortunes through perseverance, navigating both successes and failures, which ultimately led them to become the richest actors globally.

An actor’s net worth can fluctuate due to various factors such as personal investments, new movie releases, or changing market trends. Therefore, the current rankings of these top 15 actors depend on ongoing shifts within the film and entertainment industry.