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Adam Sandler Tops Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Actors

Published March 22, 2026, 14:20
Adam Sandler Tops Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Actors

Adam Sandler has been named the highest-paid actor of 2024, earning $48 million, largely due to his deal with Netflix. Forbes' ranking reveals a 20% overall decrease in earnings for the top 20 actors, reaching $590 million, as stars increasingly turn to streaming services for guaranteed paychecks. Tom Cruise comes in second with $46 million, while Mark Wahlberg takes the third spot with $44 million, solidifying his preference for streaming platforms. Scarlett Johansson follows in fourth place with $43 million, and Brad Pitt in fifth with $41 million. Milly Bobby Brown, with an income of $26 million, is the youngest actress to enter the ranking, thanks to her streaming success. Despite the rise of streaming, traditional studios continue to invest in big names. Denzel Washington, Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Daniel Craig, and John Cena also feature in the top ten, with Reese Witherspoon sharing the tenth position with Brown and Cena. The list is completed by names like George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Aniston.