World's highest-paid comedian made $81 million, had no box office hit but out-earned Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt
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World's highest-paid comedian made $81 million, had no box office hit but out-earned Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this month, when Forbes magazine released its annual list of highest-paid actors, Dwayne Johnson topped it quite unsurprisingly. Yet, the comedy veteran lost his spot as the world's highest-paid comedian to a junior - who himself had little success at the box office, and yet earned $81 million in 2024. The world's highest-paid comedian made $81 million in 2024. The world's highest-paid comedian Kevin Hart earned $81 million net to end up as the highest-paid comedian in 2024. Kevin Hart's most successful year earned him more money than even Hollywood icons and superstars like Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt, and George Clooney.

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India's richest comedian has ₹500 crore net worth, more than even Ranbir Kapoor; it's not Kapil Sharma
1 day, 12 hours ago

India's richest comedian has ₹500 crore net worth, more than even Ranbir Kapoor; it's not Kapil Sharma

Hindustan Times  

That Kapil Sharma is the most popular comedian in India is a largely agreed-upon fact. India's richest comedian Veteran Telugu actor Brahmanandam, known in Tollywood as the 'King of comedy', is reportedly the richest comedian in India. This translates to a net worth of over ₹500 crore, making the actor richer than not just all the comedians of India, but …

Kevin Hart becomes World's highest-paid comedian in 2024, earning $81 million
6 days, 18 hours ago

Kevin Hart becomes World's highest-paid comedian in 2024, earning $81 million

India Today  

Forbes recently released its list of the highest-paid entertainers of 2024, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson topping the actors' category. Kevin Hart dethroned veteran comedian Jerry Seinfeld to become the world’s highest-paid comedian, earning an impressive $81 million. How Kevin Hart Beat Hollywood Superstars His earnings surpassed some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including: Jerry Seinfeld Tom Cruise Hugh Jackman Brad …

How Dwayne Johnson turned around flop Red One to his advantage, earned $103 million to become world's highest-paid actor
3 weeks ago

How Dwayne Johnson turned around flop Red One to his advantage, earned $103 million to become world's highest-paid actor

Hindustan Times  

Forbes released the list of the world's highest-paid actors at the end of last month. Dwayne Johnson poses for photographers at an event for the film Red One in 2024. Dwayne Johnson is the world's highest-paid actor The Forbes list put Dwayne Johnson on the top once again as the actor earned $103 million gross in 2024, the most of …

Forbes' Richest Actors 2024 list out: Dwayne Johnson tops again with 'ungodly amount of money', just 3 women in top 20
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Forbes' Richest Actors 2024 list out: Dwayne Johnson tops again with 'ungodly amount of money', just 3 women in top 20

Hindustan Times  

Dwayne Johnson is back on top of Forbes' list of richest actors in the world after four years. The actor minted a colossal amount of money last year, beating the likes of Ryan Reynolds and Jerry Seinfeld to the top spot. Highlights from the list More insights from the report reveal the actors made all this money away from the …

World's highest-paid actress made $70 million for one film, 2x as much as 'hero'; it's not Margot Robbie, Angelina Jolie
3 months ago

World's highest-paid actress made $70 million for one film, 2x as much as 'hero'; it's not Margot Robbie, Angelina Jolie

Hindustan Times  

Pay parity in cinema is an issue that has been raised by actors and filmmakers worldwide for years. In the process, she also became the highest-paid actress in the world, pocketing a neat $70 million for just one film. The world's highest-paid actress Sandra Bullock has the distinction of being the highest-paid actress in the world, courtesy of her pay …

World's highest-paid actor earned $156 million for one project, several times more than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Brad Pitt
3 months, 1 week ago

World's highest-paid actor earned $156 million for one project, several times more than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Brad Pitt

Hindustan Times  

Six decades ago, actors in Hollywood were first flirting with the million-dollar paycheck. This is the story of the actor who earned a $156 million paycheck for a single film production. All this has taken Keanu's earnings from the two to a staggering $156 million, the highest ever for any actor in a single production. Keanu Reeves as Neo in …

This stand-up comedian earns more than Shah Rukh Khan, has a net worth of over ₹9,000 crore
3 months, 3 weeks ago

This stand-up comedian earns more than Shah Rukh Khan, has a net worth of over ₹9,000 crore

Live Mint  

Gone are the days when the lead actors were the only stars, both in terms of popularity and net worth. A Forbes report said the comedian's his net worth is a whopping $1.1 billion, surpassing that of any other comedian globally and exceeding the wealth of all mainstream actors from both Hollywood and Bollywood. Comparatively, Dwayne Johnson boasts a net …

World's richest comedian has $1.1 billion net worth and no hit films, yet out-earns Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Shah Rukh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

World's richest comedian has $1.1 billion net worth and no hit films, yet out-earns Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Shah Rukh

Hindustan Times  

Comedy is a serious business, at least when it comes to the money generated by it. The richest comedian in the world is a billionaire The world's richest comedian Jerry Seinfeld, the stand-up comedian and actor best known for his iconic sitcom Seinfeld, is the richest comedian in the world. According to Forbes, his net worth currently stands at a …

When a comedian was the world's highest-paid actor; earned more than Shah Rukh, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Johnny Depp
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When a comedian was the world's highest-paid actor; earned more than Shah Rukh, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Johnny Depp

Hindustan Times  

The 1990s saw a boom in movie business worldwide. Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon When a comedian was the world's highest-paid actor In 1996, Tom Cruise and Arnold Schwarzenegger were the biggest names in Hollywood. The Cable Guy made Jim Carrey the world's highest-paid actor How Jim Carrey beat superstars Jim Carrey justified his $20-million …

When a comedian was the world's highest-paid actor; earned more than Shah Rukh, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Johnny Depp
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When a comedian was the world's highest-paid actor; earned more than Shah Rukh, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Johnny Depp

Hindustan Times  

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World's highest-paid actor earned $73 million in 2023; has no hit in years, still out-earns Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh Khan
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World's highest-paid actor earned $73 million in 2023; has no hit in years, still out-earns Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh Khan

Hindustan Times  

Think of the top actors in the world today, and chances are names like Tom Cruise, Tom Holland, Dwayne Johnson, Margot Robbie, Ryan Reynolds, or even Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas will come to mind. The world's highest-paid actor earned $73 million last year World's highest-paid actor Adam Sandler is the surprise name atop the list of the highest-paid actors …

Highest paid actor in Hollywood shocks fans
1 year ago

Highest paid actor in Hollywood shocks fans

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Adam Sandler has shocked fans by topping …

Adam Sandler tops the list of highest-paid actors, raking in $73M
1 year ago

Adam Sandler tops the list of highest-paid actors, raking in $73M

Daily Mail  

Most Hollywood stars seem to command big-budget salaries these days - but who really comes out on top when their impressive earnings are compared? He also featured in Guy Ritchie's spy thriller Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre as Statham undertakes an undercover mission 'when the sale of a deadly new weapons technology threatens to disrupt the world order.' Aniston, who …

Adam Sandler is revealed as Hollywood's highest-paid actor of 2023 - having raked in a whopping $73 MILLION - as Barbie star Margot Robbie comes in second with $59 MILLION
1 year ago

Adam Sandler is revealed as Hollywood's highest-paid actor of 2023 - having raked in a whopping $73 MILLION - as Barbie star Margot Robbie comes in second with $59 MILLION

Daily Mail  

Most Hollywood stars seem to command big-budget salaries these days - but who really comes out on top when their impressive earnings are compared? Forbes has today announced the 10 highest-paid screen stars of 2023 - and acting veteran Denzel Washington secured a spot following the release of Equalizer 3 10. Margot Robbie - $59 million Australian actress Margot Robbie …

Meet America's richest comedians who turned jokes into millions!
1 year, 8 months ago

Meet America's richest comedians who turned jokes into millions!

Hindustan Times  

Want to bring a smile to a comedian's face? Stacker compiled data from Celebrity Net Worth to unveil the top 25 richest comedians, ranked by their current net worth. Larry David, securing the 11th spot, initially faced stand-up comedy failures but struck gold with the smash sitcom "Seinfeld," co-created by him. Though not a traditional comedian, animator Matt Groening holds …

Highest paid actors of 2020
4 years, 7 months ago

Highest paid actors of 2020

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last year’s winner, Dwayne “The Rock“ Johnson, topped the list once again having earned a …

Kevin Hart gets trapped in a snow globe with his family in hilarious holiday card
6 years, 3 months ago

Kevin Hart gets trapped in a snow globe with his family in hilarious holiday card

Daily Mail  

Kevin Hart shared a hilarious holiday card with his fans. Hart's holiday card: Kevin Hart shares a hilarious holiday card on Instagram with him and his family trapped inside a snow globe While Hart and his family reside in snow-less Los Angeles, he's currently getting a taste of some real snow, chronicling his holiday trip to Aspen on social media. …

Kathy Griffin criticises list of highest earning comedians in 2018: 'No women'
6 years, 3 months ago

Kathy Griffin criticises list of highest earning comedians in 2018: 'No women'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 10 best paid comedians …

Dwayne Johnson is highest paid actor in history of Forbes. Here’s how much he made
6 years, 8 months ago

Dwayne Johnson is highest paid actor in history of Forbes. Here’s how much he made

Hindustan Times  

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has posted the highest ever earnings for acting in Forbes magazine’s 20-year history. The actor made $124 million last year, which amounts to Rs 850 crore. Forbes said that his record total came “thanks to giant upfront paychecks and a cut of profits on blockbusters including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.” The Jumanji reboot made close …

George Clooney made $322 million last year to become highest-earning actor in world
6 years, 8 months ago

George Clooney made $322 million last year to become highest-earning actor in world

ABC  

George Clooney made $US239 million last financial year, the highest annual earnings in his 35-year career. Forbes said the sale gave Clooney the best annual earnings of his 35-year career in film and television, and put him second on the list behind American boxer Floyd Mayweather. Forbes said entertainers on its 2018 Celebrity 100 list earned a combined $US6.3 billion …

Kevin Hart dethrones Jerry Seinfeld as highest-paid comedian after earning $87.5million
8 years, 5 months ago

Kevin Hart dethrones Jerry Seinfeld as highest-paid comedian after earning $87.5million

Daily Mail  

Kevin Hart certainly has a lot to laugh about. Lots to laugh about: Kevin Hart, pictured here at the Oscars in February, has topped Forbes' list of highest-paid comedians This year, Kevin has appeared in the movies Central Intelligence, Ride Along 2 and Secret Life Of Pets. tour In-demand: Kevin has recently been filming the Jumanji sequel with Dwayne "The …

Jim Parsons and The Big Bang Theory castmates top Forbes' highest-paid TV actors in the world list
8 years, 6 months ago

Jim Parsons and The Big Bang Theory castmates top Forbes' highest-paid TV actors in the world list

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy All four of the leading …

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson tops Forbes Highest Paid actors list for 2016 after earning $64.5m in one year
8 years, 6 months ago

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson tops Forbes Highest Paid actors list for 2016 after earning $64.5m in one year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is …

Adam Sandler tops Forbes' list of most-overpaid actors
11 years, 3 months ago

Adam Sandler tops Forbes' list of most-overpaid actors

China Daily  

Agencies | Updated: 2013-12-10 09:49 Adam Sandler performs during the "12-12-12" benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy at Madison Square Garden in New York December 12, 2012. American comedian Adam Sandler topped Forbes' list of Hollywood's most-overpaid actors, commanding a high up-front fee while delivering middling returns, the magazine said on Monday. Forbes estimated that Sandler's last three films …

Adam Sandler tops Forbes' list of most-overpaid actors
11 years, 3 months ago

Adam Sandler tops Forbes' list of most-overpaid actors

China Daily  

Adam Sandler performs during the "12-12-12" benefit concert for victims of Superstorm Sandy at Madison Square Garden in New York December 12, 2012. American comedian Adam Sandler topped Forbes' list of Hollywood's most-overpaid actors, commanding a high up-front fee while delivering middling returns, the magazine said on Monday. Forbes estimated that Sandler's last three films returned an average of $3.40 …

The most overpaid actor: Eddie Murphy
12 years, 3 months ago

The most overpaid actor: Eddie Murphy

China Daily  

Actor Eddie Murphy poses as he arrives for the taping of the Spike TV special tribute "Eddie Murphy: One Night Only" at the Saban theatre in Beverly Hills, California November 3, 2012. Related: Dr. Dre ranks as highest-paid musician In its annual list, determined by the misalignment between star salaries and their films' box office take, Murphy, once a one-man …

Dicaprio Is Hollywood's Highest Paid Actor
13 years, 7 months ago

Dicaprio Is Hollywood's Highest Paid Actor

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 2: Leonardo DiCaprio's turn as a dream invasion specialist in 'Inception' has made him Hollywood's highest paid actor of the year, dethroning 'Alice In Wonderland' star Johnny Depp from the top spot. His bumper 2010 payday come from the success of his films 'Inception' and 'Shutter Island' which took over more than USD 1.1 billion at the …

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