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The Richest Actors in the World in 2023

One of the most common trending topics when we talk about celebrities from all areas – sports, music, movies, etc. – is that of money. This fact is not surprising. After all, being a star is all about talent, fame, and money. Today, we are going to talk about the richest actors in the world for 2023. The list is long so brace yourselves and let’s see who’s got the most Benjamins.

The Richest Male Actors in 2023

There has been much talk about gender equality and breaking the glass ceiling in Hollywood. Plenty of actresses have voiced their discontent about being paid less than their male counterparts. Such discourse is of incredible importance because celebrities serve as role models for many people and businesses across the globe.

The same goes for music stars , whom we discuss in more detail in another article on this blog. Thus, addressing the problem publicly will create a ripple effect in other industries and will encourage governments and organizations to take gender equality seriously and bridge the payment gap between the sexes.

With that said, we have divided our list into two categories: The Richest Male Actors in 2023 and The Richest Actresses in 2023. While this approach largely comes to serve the purpose of convenience, it is also a small gesture designed to make you, our readers, take a step back and think about gender equality in payment.

So, without further ado, let us see who the richest actors in the world for 2023 are.

Tyler Perry

U.S. movie star Tyler Perry tops the list of the Richest Actors in the World for 2023. Perry’s net worth is estimated at $1 billion. Perry is a living example of how someone can overcome a difficult childhood filled with trauma to become a total success.

The 53-year-old celebrity is an actor, playwright, and filmmaker. He is best known for his portrayal of Mabel “Madea” Simmons, an African-American lady, who is smart but tough and deals with serious topics through comic situations.

Perry is also a prolific writer and producer of stage plays and TV series. His most famous television show is “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.” Here is a little glimpse of the series:

Perry has also starred in many movies including Star Trek (2009), Alex Cross (2012), Gone Girl (2014), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016), Vice (2018), and more. He has also done voice acting, most notably for PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021), which is one of the most favorite kids’ flicks of all time.

Another one of Perry’s multiple successes includes his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and her Oprah Winfrey Network. Starting in 2012, he has produced multiple scripted projects for Winfrey’s network.

Jerry Seinfeld

American star Jerry Seinfeld follows Perry closely with a net worth of $950 million and occupies the second place in the richest actors chart for 2023. Jerome Allen Seinfeld, or simply Jerry Seinfeld, is a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and writer.

He is mostly known for the sitcom Seinfeld, where he played a semi-fictional version of himself. Seinfeld wrote the script together with Larry David. The sitcom ran for 9 years on NBC and gathered massive interest among various audiences.

Another notable success for Seinfeld is the Bee Movie (2007), which he wrote and produced. Seinfeld also acted in the film, which was nominated for the Golden Globe award.

Dwaine Johnson

Dwaine Johnson, aka The Rock, comes in third place with a net worth of $800 million. The former football player and WWE star has had a notable acting career, where he starred in movies like The Mummy Returns (2001), Scorpion King (2002), The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Tooth Fairy (2010), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and many more.

The Rock is also a film producer and operates several successful businesses. His autobiography, The Rock Says, became a New York Times bestseller when it was released in 2000.

Other High Net Worth Actors in 2023

The list of the Richest Actors in the World for 2023 continues with the names of:

  • Shah Rukh Khan
  • Tom Cruise
  • George Clooney
  • Robert De Niro
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Kevin Hart
  • Adam Sandler
  • Mel Gibson
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Jackie Chan
  • Mark Wahlberg
  • Sylvester Stallone

The Richest Actresses in 2023

Given all said above in terms of the gender gap in payment, it would be interesting to observe that the list with the richest actresses in 2023 is topped by celebrities whose affluence comes from various income sources other than movies. Let’s see!

Jami Gertz

Jami Gertz is the richest actress for 2023 with a net worth of $3.2 billion. Besides being a movie and TV show star, Gertz is also the co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks NBA team.

Chicago-born Gertz studied drama at NYU and starred in many movies, among which are the hits The Lost Boys and Less than Zero. She also acted in several TV series.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen share second place here with a combined net worth of $500 million. The Olsen Twins have been teenage idols in acting, fashion, and lifestyle for many generations of American women.

Their acting career began only at the age of six months when they were cast to play Michelle Tanner in the Full House TV sequel. They went on to build a successful career in movie and TV show production. Later on, they took up an interest in fashion and cosmetics and are now the owners of several popular beauty and design brands.

Other Rich Actresses

  • The list goes on like this:
  • Reese Witherspoon
  • Victoria Principle
  • Jessica Alba
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Julia Roberts
  • Sandra Bullock
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  • Jane Fonda