10 Highest Paid Actors For a Single Film

10. Sandra Bullock – Gravity (2013) – $70,000,000+

2013’s ‘Gravity‘ was a marvelous achievement by Alfonso Cuaron, with him also bagging the Best Director award at the Oscars. The lead actress of the film, Sandra Bullock, blew everyone’s minds away with her performance, and even bagged a Best Actress nomination. But what surely blew her mind was her earnings of $70 million from the film.
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9. Tom Hanks – Forrest Gump (1995) – $70,000,000

‘Forrest Gump‘ might not be one of the greatest movies ever made, but it’s so endearing that we keep going back to it over and over again. Hanks plays a character in this film who, though dim-witted, is far superior to normal humans in some aspects. The film became a phenomenal success and even helped Hanks bag the Academy Award for Best Actor. But his paycheck of $70 million from the film is another marvel in itself.
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8. Tom Cruise – Mission Impossible (1996) – $70,000,000

The ‘Mission Impossible‘ series of films has been one of the most iconic franchises in the last 30 years. Fans still flock around the theatres to catch Tom Cruise doing what he does best – unbelievable action and stunts. All this happened because the first film proved to be a major success and skyrocketed Cruise’s popularity. Cruise surely had a nice back-end deal in place to ensure he can gain something if the film manages to hit the mark. The film’s success helped him pocket a whopping $70 million.
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7. Robert Downey Jr. – Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $75,000,000

When you’re the biggest star of the biggest franchise of all time, you are bound to frequently appear on such a list. So here we go again. RDJ managed to pocket an unbelievable $75 million with his performance in ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘. This was the franchise with which he wanted to make a comeback into Hollywood after some life choices saw the actor falling behind in his career. ‘Avengers’ picked him up and how!
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6. Robert Downey Jr. – Iron Man 3 (2013) – $75,000,000

RDJ played Tony Stark in three ‘Iron Man’ films, with all of them performing phenomenally at the box office. However, it is ‘Iron Man 3’ which is the most successful in the ‘Iron Man’ trilogy, having earned around $1.215 billion at the box office. RDJ yet again pocketed $75 million from the film.
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5. Bruce Willis – The Sixth Sense (1999) – $100,000,000

This M. Night Shyamalan film helped launch the director in a big way, and credit must be given to Bruce Willis for agreeing to do this film. It was his presence that helped ‘The Sixth Sense‘ gain more pre-release attention than it would have done otherwise. But Willis was more than compensated at the end, as he walked out of the project a $100 million richer. Interestingly, his salary was only $14 million with all the rest coming from a back-end deal.
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4. Tom Cruise – Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) – $100,000,000

The second installment of the ‘Mission: Impossible‘ franchise, which released in 2000, was a major success once again. The film yet again proved the box office powerhouse that Tom Cruise was and still is. His good looks, style, and the ability to pull off any stunt under the sun has made him one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood. And it is only people like him who can earn $100 million from a single film.
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3. Tom Cruise – War of The Worlds (2005) – $100,000,000

The second collaboration between Cruise and Steven Spielberg, ‘The War of The Worlds’ became a major success and gained close to $591.7 million at the box office. Cruise here plays the character of a dockworker who desperately tries to protect his children from an invading alien spaceship. Cruise earned $100 from this film as well.
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2. Will Smith – Men In Black 3 (2012) – $100,000,000

One of the highest-grossing movie stars of all time, it is no wonder that Will Smith finds himself on this list. The third installment of this science fiction action comedy film series continued the franchise’s popularity and became a major performer at the box office. Will’s final appearance in the series gave him a sweet parting gift in the form of his $100 million paycheck.
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1. Keanu Reeves – The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions (2003) – $156,000,000

The last two films of the ‘Matrix’ trilogy were shot together and earned the franchise’s star an unbelievable amount of $156 million. Keanu Reeves is one of the most humble Hollywood stars of all time; he is soft-spoken, sweet, and extremely philanthropic. It is surely an amazing sight to see him at the top of this list.

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10. Bruno Mars

Age: 34
Nationality: American
2018–2019 earnings: $51 million
Hawaiian-born Bruno Mars is among the world’s best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 200 million singles and 26 million albums worldwide. His last album, 2016’s 24k Magic, was a huge success, earning him six Grammy Awards in 2018 as well as Artist of the Year at the 2017 American Music Awards.
Mars has worked with numerous prominent artists, including the likes of Ed Sheeran and Gucci Mane. Most notably, his collaboration with Cardi B landed Mars with another hit single, peaking at No 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2019.

9. Billy Joel

Age: 70
Nationality: American
2018–2019 earnings: $52 million
Billy Joel has had an illustrious solo career over the past 40-plus years, blessing the world with his musical talent and 33 Top 40 hits in the US (including ‘Piano Man’). The singer-songwriter, composer and pianist, more commonly known as the Piano Man among his fans, was inducted to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and is a regular resident at Madison Square Garden where he’s been performing live since 2014.
Even though Joel hasn’t produced a new album since 1993, and while his rock and roll days are behind him, this hasn’t stopped his shows from selling out.

8. Justin Timberlake

Age: 38
Nationality: American
2018–2019 earnings: $57.5 million
Justin Timberlake has come a long way since his early days at the Mickey Mouse Club and his seven-year stint with NSYNC. Indeed, his solo career has been a successful one, with over 32 million albums and 56 million singles sold globally and 10 Grammy Awards safely tucked under his belt.
In 2018, Timberlake’s The Man of the Woods Tour became the sixth-highest grossing tour of the year, with over $225 million in earnings. The pop star is currently preparing to for his next project, the Trolls World Tour, which will take off in 2020.

 7. Travis Scott

Age: 27
Nationality: American
2018–2019 earnings: $58 million
Travis Scott’s debut studio album Rodeo, followed by his first single ‘Antidote’, was a turning point for the rapper’s career. Since then, Scott has hit many musical milestones, including a No 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018 and a collaboration with The Weeknd and SZA for HBO’s Game of Thrones.
In 2019, Netflix released Scott’s much anticipated documentary Look Mom I Can Fly. The film traces Scott’s road to stardom, giving his fans an inside look at the rapper’s journey and rise to fame.

6. Sean Combs

Age: 50
Nationality: American
2018–2019 earnings: $70 million
Rapper Sean Combs has undergone many name changes over the course of his career – including P Diddy, Puff Daddy, Puffy, B Love and Diddy.
Beyond his musical success, Combs has also dabbled in numerous entrepreneurial ventures, including a clothing line and two restaurants (which have since closed), while he co-owns the DeLeón Tequila, Cîroc vodka and Aquahydrate beverage brands. He also signed a contract to executive produce MTV’s reboot of Making the Band, scheduled to premiere in 2020.

5. Drake

Age: 33
Nationality: Canadian
2018–2019 earnings: $75 million
Drake first entered the limelight as a child actor on the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. His big musical break, however, came about in 2009 after getting signed by Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment label. His second album, 2011’s Take Care, earned Drake his first Grammy for the Best Rap Album of the Year and was certified four-times platinum as of 2016.
Drake’s lyricism and pop talent has earned him a huge fan base and led to countless of top hits over the past decade, including the chart-topper ‘God’s Plan’ which spent 11 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200, only to be dethroned by himself with his next single ‘Nice for What’.

4. Jay-Z

Age: 50
Nationality: American
2018–2019 earnings: $81 million
Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, is one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 100 million records across the globe. With the success of his record production company Roc Nation and the release of hit album after hit album, it’s not hard to see how the chart-topper made it into the list of the highest-paid male singers of 2019.
Part of Jay-Z’s fortune comes from his business ventures, which include urban clothing line Rocawear and streaming service Tidal, which he co-owns with a string of A-lister musicians.
His collaboration with his wife and R&B superstar Beyoncé (who is featured on this year’s list of the highest-paid female singers in the world) on Everything Is Love took the world by storm and earned the power couple a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

3. Elton John

Age: 72
Nationality: English
2018–2019 earnings: $84 million
Elton John’s contributions to the music world have turned him into an iconic figure within the industry. The singer, songwriter, pianist and composer has countless of achievements to account for, including 50 Top 40 hits, composing 1994’s The Lion King soundtrack, a long list of the industry’s most coveted accolades, and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
After his Vegas residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas came to an end in 2018, John embarked on a three-year farewell tour and plans to retire from music to spend time with his children.

2. Ed Sheeran

Age: 28
Nationality: English
2018–2019 earnings: $110 million
At just 28 years old, Ed Sheeran is no stranger to success. With a unique tone of voice and impeccable talent, Sheeran is a one-man band who dresses in casual clothing and hides behind a guitar. With one top hit after another, the pop singer has earned countless awards and nominations, including four Grammy Awards and six Billboard Music Awards.
The pop icon has also tried his hand in acting, with a recurring role in medieval drama The Bastard Executioner, a guest appearance on Game of Thrones and a supporting role in the film Yesterday, which was released in June 2019.

1.  Kanye West

Age: 42
Nationality: American
2018–2019 earnings: $150 million
Despite being prone to controversy, Kanye West has been dubbed as one of the most influential artists of his time. Starting his career as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, Kanye worked with several prominent artists including Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
Shortly after, his debut album The College Dropout paved the way to a lucrative career as a rapper, with every studio album he has ever produced since going platinum.
Beyond his successful musical career, Kanye’s earnings are also the result of numerous business ventures such as his production company GOOD Music, creative content company DONDA, and music streaming service Tidal

The World’s 10 Most Famous Streets

 

Whether it’s for their historic nature, inherent uniqueness, or simply because they are the heart and soul of their city, these 10 famous streets are worth the journey in and of themselves.

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1. Champs-Élysées

When it comes to notable sights and attractions in Paris, the Champs-Élysées is one of the city’s most famous. Running through Paris’ 8th arrondissement, it attracts tourists the world over for its historical presence in the city, but also for the chic little cafés and shops located throughout the avenue. Its western end leads all the way to the Arc de Triomphe, one of the city’s most popular monuments, which visitors can climb for a breathtaking shot of the Champs Elysées before them.
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2. Lombard Street

This famed San Francisco street is truly one of the city’s coolest spots to visit. After all, with a one-block stretch on Russian Hill that includes eight sharp turns, the “crookedest street in San Francisco” is sure to pique even the most travelled tourist’s curiosity. With a city known for its steep hills, this design was originally meant to allow cars to go down the road safely and slowly. Slow indeed: the recommended speed limit is 8 km per hour. If you’ve got a car in tow on your California excursion, we highly recommend a drive down Lombard if you can. It won’t be a speedy thrill ride, but it certainly will be a fun time trying to navigate each turn.
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3. Abbey Road

The iconic pedestrian crossing that was featured on the Beatles album cover in 1969 has since become one of the most famous streets in the world. Since the record’s release, many fans have made the pilgrimage to central London’s Abbey Road to mimic the image of John, Paul, George and Ringo crossing the street.
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4. Fifth Avenue

A fashionista’s paradise, Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue is one of the priciest shopping streets in the world. Particularly between 49th and 60th Streets, this avenue is lined with some of the world’s most well-known and most expensive stores: Cartier, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Armani, Versace and more. Visitors looking for sartorial finds are wise to come to New York City with a loaded wallet. For a film buff, a stop at the Tiffany & Co. headquarters comes standard, with a coffee and croissant in hand to imitate Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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5. Santa Monica Boulevard

For all the California dreamers in the world, Santa Monica Boulevard is where they long to be. Lined with palm trees, the 4.5km thoroughfare runs through West Hollywood, dotted with shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants, making its way all to the Santa Monica Pier with a welcoming view of the Pacific Ocean. It’s pretty hard to believe that, as late as the 1980s, Santa Monica Boulevard was not landscaped, with practically nothing but abandoned railroad tracks.
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6. Ginza

Tokyo’s fashion district was built up from the ashes of an 1872 fire, and then rebuilt after a series of bombings during World War II left the area practically in ruins. Nowadays, it’s the booming epicentre of Tokyo, housing hip restaurants and art galleries, important names in fashion from Caroline Herrera to Chanel, as well as flagship electronic stores like Sony and Apple. It’s reminiscent of Broadway in the midst of New York City’s Times Square but with a culture and identity all its own.
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7. Beale Street

Significant when it comes to Memphis’ rich music history, Beale Street is where the likes of Louis Armstrong, B.B. King and Muddy Waters perfected their respective sounds, contributing to the city’s distinct bluesy sound. Now considered a National Historic Landmark District, tourists flock to Beale Street year-round to take in the live and lively entertainment, be it in one of the many bars and clubs or the various outdoor street performers.
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8. Bourbon Street

The heart of New Orleans‘ French Quarter, Bourbon Street comes alive at night – and we’re not only talking about Mardi Gras! Lined with strip clubs, bars, restaurants and shops, it’s practically a non-stop party on weekends, allowing visitors to get the most of NOLA’s nightlife. A bar crawl with friends is essential, and with traditional Louisiana music as the soundtrack to your night, it’s bound to be one you’ll never forget. Just beware the morning hangover.
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9. Via Monte Napoleone

Milan: it’s one of the major fashion capitals of the world. Via Monte Napoleone (the latter half of its name was due to Milan being the capital of the Napoleonic Italian Republic at the start of the 19th century) is a street steeped in history, which also happens to house a slew of popular boutiques, from world-renowned brands like Bulgari and Dior to upscale local Italian designers. It’s a fashion mecca for budding designers and everyday fashionistas alike.
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10. Hollywood Walk of Fame

Stretching block after block (after block) on Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles boasts over 2,500 pink stars on its sidewalks, honouring a myriad of celebrities for their achievements in the entertainment industry. With approximately 10 million visitors every year, many tourists pose for the requisite ground shot alongside the star of their favourite celebrities, both past and present. And, on your way from one end of the boulevard to the other, a stop at Mann’s Chinese Theater (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theater) where many celebrities have left their mark – literally – is a must.