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The Highest Paid Actors of 2013

01/07/14 | celebrity, movies

This is not the first time I have shared a Forbes list on the blog – they are amazing and they make me happy. This one is Forbes’ List of Hollywood’s Highest paid actors. When I wrote about Forbes’ list of Highest Paid TV actors back in October I was upset to see many of my favorite missing from the list.  While I was not necessarily disappointed in this list, I think each of the ten actors has stared in a better movie than the one that landed them on this list.

(1) Robert Downey Jr. – $75 million.

This year was the year of Avengers – the third highest-grossing movie of all time, but I still think RDJ was at his prime in the first Iron Man. Any charecter who describes himself as a, “Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist,” and actually pulls it off wins points in my book! 



(2) Channing Tatum – $60 million
Channing Tatum.  Swoon.  That is all.  I have to back it up though.  You know him as Magic Mike but I am proud to say I had him on the cover of my 10th Grade Spanish binder in 2005.  True Story.  To date I still think Step Up is his best movie because the boy can DANCE and plus it is so cute that the movie is where he met his wife – they have such chemistry and even a baby together!

(3) Hugh Jackman – $55 million
The very, very attractive Aussie came in at number three this year because of his Oscar nominated role as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and is probably best known as  Wolverine in the many X-Men movies.  However, neither of these are my favorite Hugh movie.  The singing, dancing, acting, and generally ripped actor was at his prime in the mind-twister The Prestige. I love it!


(4) Mark Wahlberg – $52 million

I was very surprised to see Marky-Mark on this list, in the top half, no less.  But it is true, Ted was a huge hit. If not for his Calvin Klein underwear ads, he is probably best known as the star of the The Fighter but my favorite movie of his is Shooter – I mean, he just excels as a marksman coming out of exile to save the president. Marky-Mark can come save me any day!

(5) Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson –  $46 million

Fast and Furious 6 put him on this list and he IS great in the whole series but still not my favorite movie of his.  I do not care that it has a 40% on Rotten Tomatos, the 2002 Scorpion King was great – probably because I had a little brother who was obsessed when it came out but the 6 ft 5 in 260 pound actor is pure perfection as a desert warrior rising up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland.



(6) Leonardo DiCaprio – $39 million
Leo really can do no wrong – even his “busts” like Catch Me If You Can put a smile on my face and this year The Great Gatsby helped put him on this list.  But again, niether of these are my favorite Leo movie. I am not sure anyone reading this would disagree – DiCaprio’s biggest hit and best movie is Titanic. He will go down in history as being Jack and it is the second-highest grossing film of all time. And yes, he dies in the end.



(7) Adam Sandler – $37 million

When I saw this one I really scratched my head – what was Adam in last year?  I had to read the Forbes description that he was in the animated movie Hotel Transylvania. Yup. I definitely missed that one. Let’s just assume I am not a fan (I do not generally like cartoon movies), he was still in his prime with the movie Big Daddy. Scuba Steve has forever found a place in my heart!



(8) Tom Cruise – $35 million

After the whole Tom-Kat blowout Tom has not been a favorite in the good old US of A but movies like his latest flick, Jack Reacher kill it at the International box office.  Over seas he is still one of the biggest stars in Hollywood but my favorite Cruise movie will always be 1986’s Top Gun. Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!


(9) Denzel Washington – $33 million
Denzel was nominated for his sixth Oscar this past year thanks to his performance in Flight. It was a great movie and his acting was terrific but I still think he was at best in 2007’s American Gangster opposite Russell Crowe.
 


(10) Liam Neeson – $32 million
Rousing out the top ten? Another brilliant actor. Right now he is well known for Taken and Taken 2 but the best movie of his career, hands down, was twenty years ago – Schindler’s List. If you have not seen it, you really do. Heart wrenching, dramatic, and magnificent. 


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  1. Misty {Handbags & Handguns} says

    January 8, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Adam Sandler is one of my absolute favorites. I love his ridiculous frat boy humor. I’m obviously not alone. His movies have grossed well over a billion dollars.

    And boy oh boy do I love me some Fast and Furious movies and The Rock. Yes, please!

    I love Leo too. He picks such great movies.

  2. Misty, Handbags + Handguns says

    January 8, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Adam Sandler is one of my absolute favorites. I love his ridiculous frat boy humor. I’m obviously not alone. His movies have grossed well over a billion dollars.

    And boy oh boy do I love me some Fast and Furious movies and The Rock. Yes, please!

    I love Leo too. He picks such great movies.

  3. Joana Teixeira says

    January 8, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    of that list maybe leo dicaprio. But i also like denzel washington

    http://mind-tricks.blogspot.pt

  4. svetlana says

    January 8, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Oh, I really like Adam Sandler πŸ™‚

    Hugs

    Svetlana from Lavender Star

  5. Joana Teixeira says

    January 8, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    of that list maybe leo dicaprio. But i also like denzel washington

    http://mind-tricks.blogspot.pt

  6. svetlana says

    January 8, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Oh, I really like Adam Sandler πŸ™‚

    Hugs

    Svetlana from Lavender Star

  7. dancingwithashley says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:25 am

    I’m surprised Robert Downey Jr is top on the list! (And also surprised about Mark Walberg)….but a big YES to Leo. He’s my favorite, by far.

    dancingwithashleyblog.com

  8. Jodi says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    All hotties but Love Mark Wahlberg and Channing Tatum
    wwww.highheelsandtutus.com

  9. dancingwithashley says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:25 am

    I’m surprised Robert Downey Jr is top on the list! (And also surprised about Mark Walberg)….but a big YES to Leo. He’s my favorite, by far.

    dancingwithashleyblog.com

  10. Jodi says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    All hotties but Love Mark Wahlberg and Channing Tatum
    wwww.highheelsandtutus.com

  11. Iliyana Licheva says

    January 7, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    ughhh,some sexy list! eyecandy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! πŸ˜€
    http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/

  12. lexi says

    January 7, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Who knew Channing Tatum made so much from those movies!? And of course, he is adorable!
    xx Lexi, Glitter, Inc.

  13. Sweet Perdition says

    January 7, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Tom Cruise!!!

    http://sweet-perdition.blogspot.com.es/
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4026949

  14. Iliyana Licheva says

    January 7, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    ughhh,some sexy list! eyecandy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! πŸ˜€
    http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/

  15. Angela Keeley-White says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    I’m surprised Robert Downey Jr. is #1!

    xo
    Angela

  16. Sweet Perdition says

    January 7, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Tom Cruise!!!

    http://sweet-perdition.blogspot.com.es/
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4026949

  17. Kathy@Vodka and Soda says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    i LOVE hugh jackman. from his interviews and stuff i read about him, he seems like a legit nice guy. and did you SEE HIM in wolverine?! HELLO HOT BODY!!!!

    kathy
    Vodka and Soda

  18. PinkPanthress says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    I loved & loved to watch Robert Downey Jr. before he was sober, I always knew this guy had talent! πŸ˜‰ I am glad Mrs. Downey made him become a good boy again.
    And Denzel Washington, let me not start on this one… *mrow*

    Follow the royal Peach!

  19. Angela Keeley-White says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    I’m surprised Robert Downey Jr. is #1!

    xo
    Angela

  20. Kathy@Vodka and Soda says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    i LOVE hugh jackman. from his interviews and stuff i read about him, he seems like a legit nice guy. and did you SEE HIM in wolverine?! HELLO HOT BODY!!!!

    kathy
    Vodka and Soda

  21. PinkPanthress says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    I loved & loved to watch Robert Downey Jr. before he was sober, I always knew this guy had talent! πŸ˜‰ I am glad Mrs. Downey made him become a good boy again.
    And Denzel Washington, let me not start on this one… *mrow*

    Follow the royal Peach!

  22. Janna says

    January 7, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    The only thing that surprises me is that Leo is so far down the list! I thought he would be top three or something.

  23. Chrissie says

    January 7, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    OMG – maybe someone of them would marrie me πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€

    Greets from the DIE EDELFABRIK
    Chrissie

  24. Janna says

    January 7, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    The only thing that surprises me is that Leo is so far down the list! I thought he would be top three or something.

  25. Chrissie says

    January 7, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    OMG – maybe someone of them would marrie me πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€

    Greets from the DIE EDELFABRIK
    Chrissie

  26. Sharon says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Oh I just love RDJ as Ironman! And I’m really shocked too that Adam Sandler made this list…how weird!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    $50 PayPal Giveaway!

  27. RedTagChicLA says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I love all of them…..RDJ is really hot!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  28. Kristin Cantrell says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Loved the post about Piper the bulldog!

    http://affinityforpretty.blogspot.com/2014/01/statement-jewels-for-less.html

  29. Madi says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Clearly, I am in the WRONG PROFESSION! Haha!

    Robert Downey Jr. is a hottie mchottie. And Leo will always be Jack Dawson.

  30. Stephanie says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:42 am

    RDJ is worth every penny if you ask me!

  31. Sharon says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Oh I just love RDJ as Ironman! And I’m really shocked too that Adam Sandler made this list…how weird!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    $50 PayPal Giveaway!

  32. RedTagChicLA says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I love all of them…..RDJ is really hot!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  33. Kristin Cantrell says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Loved the post about Piper the bulldog!

    http://affinityforpretty.blogspot.com/2014/01/statement-jewels-for-less.html

  34. Alyssa says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:11 am

    I’m so with you–nothing Leo ever does will top Titanic!

  35. Madi | And So I Did says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Clearly, I am in the WRONG PROFESSION! Haha!

    Robert Downey Jr. is a hottie mchottie. And Leo will always be Jack Dawson.

  36. Alyssa says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:11 am

    I’m so with you–nothing Leo ever does will top Titanic!

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